General Eligibility Requirements
- Household is a first-time homebuyer (have not owned a home in the past 3 years); or
- Lost primary home to a natural disaster and want to purchase a home (even if owned home less than 3 years ago); or
- Is fleeing from domestic violence and want to purchase a home (even if owned home less than 3 years ago); and
- Must qualify for a first mortgage through a lender
- Household must contribute at least $1,000 toward the purchase
- Home must be located in Largo City Limits (household does not have to currently live in City limits); and
- Household must be income eligible
- Purchase price cannot exceed maximum the program's maximum purchase price (depends on funding source)
- Home must pass a housing inspection
- Property cannot be in a Special Flood Hazard Area
To get started, call one of the City's program administrators:
National Foundation for Debt Management (727) 254-5353
Suncoast Housing Connections at (727) 442-7075
Additional downpayment opportunities may also be available:
Downpayment Program Income Limits & Maximum Purchase Prices
Income Limits by Household Size (based on Tamp-St. Pete Area Median Income (AMI))
Income Level |
1 Person |
2 People |
3 People |
4 People |
5 People |
6 People |
80% Med. Income |
$46,000 |
$52,600 |
$59,150 |
$65,700 |
$71,000 |
$76,250 |
81-120% Med. Income |
$69,000 |
$78,840 |
$88,680 |
$98,520 |
$106,440 |
$114,360 |
121-140% Med. Income |
$80,500 |
$91,980 |
$103,460 |
$114,940 |
$124,180 |
$133,420 |
Maximum Purchase Prices
The Maximum Purchase Price is different for the two funding sources used by the City. The majority of funding available for downpayment assistance comes from the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program, which is listed below for the Maximum Purchase Price. Your household must still be able to qualify for a first mortgage through a lender and then lender may qualify your household at a lower purchase limit than the limit listed below (what is affordable to your household).
- HOME Program Maximum Purchase Price: $278,000 for an exiting home and for new construction.
- SHIP Program Maximum Purchase Price: $349,525
Homebuyer Classes & Counseling
Not sure if you are ready to buy a home? Completing a homebuyer class and using the free housing counseling services will help you explore the homeownership process and prepare you for buying a home.
Applicants for the Sold-on-Largo program must complete an Homebuyer Education class, Financial Fitness class and a one-on-one housing counseling session for eligibility for the program. The City contracts with two agencies to provide these classes/counseling:Visit the links below for more information.
Homebuyer Classes:
Household Budgeting/Credit Counseling:
Homebuyer education certificates from other HUD-approved housing counseling agencies will be accepted. Please visit the
HUD Housing Counseling website to find other approved agencies.
Consejera de Vivienda
Clases para el Comprador de Casa:
Si usted está interesado en nuestro taller en español para el horario de clases y el registro, llame al (727)442-7075 a Suncoast Housing Connections o (727) 254-5353 por National Foundation for Debt Management.
Para Más Información: Suncoast Housing Connections o National Foundation for Debt Management
Se requieren clases para la asistencia de pago inicial.
Asesoramiento de Vivienda y Crédito:
- Mejurar su Crédito
- Hacer un Presupuesto
- Establecer Metas Financieras
Para Más Información: Suncoast Housing Connections o National Foundation for Debt Management
Servicios Legales:
Para servicios legales (desalojo, discriminación) en sue lenguaje, contacte a:
Gulf Coast Legal Services (Legal Services)
Pinellas County Office of Human Rights
Other Available Downpayment Programs
Housing Choice Voucher to Homeownership
Do you already receive a Housing Choice Voucher from Pinellas County Housing Authority? If so, the Housing Authority has a program that can help apply your voucher toward your monthly homeownership cost so that you can reach your dream of homeownership.
First-Time Homebuyer Key 1st Mortgage
Pinellas Housing Finance Authority offers up to $7,500 toward downpayment and closing costs. This can be used with the City's Sold on Largo program. When you apply for the City's program, ask about this program through the Housing Finance Authority funding as well. Pinellas County Purchase Assistance Program
Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program
This program provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time, income-qualified homebuyers to purchase a primary residence in the community in which they work and serve.
The Florida Hometown Housing Programs makes homeownership affordable for eligible frontline community workers such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, educators, healthcare professionals, childcare employees, and active military or veterans. For more information and eligibility requirements visit: Hometown Heroes (floridahousing.org)