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Housing Assistance Programs

Request Down Payment Assistance

Residents can apply for a grant to help subsidize their down payment to purchase a home in the City of Orlando.

Become a City-Registered Mortgage Lender

To apply for down payment assistance, the city requires the homebuyer's mortgage lender or broker to be registered with the City of Orlando.

Apply to the Housing Rehabilitation Program

The City of Orlando assists current homeowners with repairs to help reduce safety-related and health-related code violations.

Finance Energy Improvements for your Property

The City of Orlando's PACE program helps home and business owners remove high upfront costs and provide low-interest financing for property efficiency upgrades.

Apply for a Historic Preservation Property Tax Exemption

Do you want to get a tax break when you renovate your historic property? The City of Orlando provides a 10-year exemption for qualifying property owners who renovate historic landmarks or property in historic districts.

Rental Assistance Program

The City of Orlando was awarded $6.8 million in COVID-19 Relief Funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to provide Emergency Rental Assistance for households that were financially impacted directly or indirectly by the COVID-19 pandemic. With high demand and limited funds available, all funds for the program were exhausted in August 2022.