The following websites can be used as a resource to learn more about purchasing a home as a first-time homebuyer (FTHB) and alternative down payment assistance programs, in the event that our Self-Help Housing Program is not right for you.

National Organizations

United States Department of Agriculture (main website)

• Rural Development Office
  RD provides loans and/or grants for housing and business development in rural communities.
• Florida Office website
  • Davenport Office phone: (863) 420-4833

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Information on homebuying, rental housing assistance, Fair Housing and more.
Tampa Office (813) 228-2504

Fannie Mae Foundation
Fannie Mae provides financial products and services that make it possible for low-, moderate-, and middle-income families to buy homes of their own.

Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac makes housing finance more accessible and affordable for millions of families across America. They help families to buy their own homes and enjoy quality and affordable rental housing.

State & Local Organizations

CU Housing Partners LLC (813) 229-5905
Credit Unions, developers, community organizations, government agencies.

Florida Housing Finance Corporation
Down Payment Assistance.

Hillsborough County Housing & Community Code Enforcement (813) 744-5557
Down Payment Assistance, rehabilitation loans and grants for homes outside the city of Tampa.

Hillsborough County Affordable Housing Task Force
The mission of the Task Force is to reduce barriers and find efficient and effective ways of providing affordable housing in Hillsborough County.

City of Tampa Housing & Community Development (813) 274-7954
Down payment assistance, rehabilitation loans and grants inside the city limits of Tampa.

Housing & Education Alliance - (813) 261-5151
Administers County FTHB monies - also offers FTHB class required by many agencies in order to receive down payment assistance.

Tampa Housing Authority
Housing Assistance, Section 8 & public housing

Consumer Credit Counseling Services (813) 371-1700 Or toll free (800)972-6584
Offers credit counseling services and FTHB classes.

Emergency Housing

Metropolitan Ministries (813) 209-1000

Salvation Army - men only: (813) 221-4440 women: (813) 223-3781

Mary & Martha House (domestic violence): 645-7874

Travelers Aid: (813) 264-9949