This agency builds homes for low to moderate income individuals. They must meet certain criteria. Prospective homeowners need to help build the home, be able to assist with closing costs, and make monthly mortgage payments. These homes are sold to homeowners at no profit with a no-interest mortgage.
To be eligible for this program, you must have lived or worked in Hillsborough County for the last 12 months.
This is a pre-screening questionnaire, not a final application for homeownership. This form is to help determine if the Habitat for Humanity program might be right for your household. It is the first step in the process of applying for a home.
This organization builds homes for low to moderate income families who meet certain criteria. All work is done by volunteers. They also have the ReStore which sells household goods.
This program gives eligible homebuyers up to $65,000 for down payment assistance and closing costs. It is for homes in unincorporated areas of the county. This includes Temple Terrace and Plant City. You do not have to be a first time home buyer for this program.
This organization is called HFA for short. It was originally created to help with the shortage of affordable housing. It helps first-time home buyers. As well as low-income renters. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group offers the Tampa Vocational Institute. It is called TVI for short. The institute offers vocational and technical training. The training is to make job candidates more marketable in the workplace. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Catholic Charities serves with charity and compassion to promote the sanctity and dignity of all. Please see the website for all services.
Services include:
The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program is known as EHEAP for short. It is offered by the Department of Elder Affairs which helps low-income households with at least one person age 60 and older. The help is for emergency energy related costs during the year. The payments are made directly to the vendor. Or by a two-party check to the vendor and client. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The program helps girls of ages 10 and 18 grow from childhood to young adulthood. The program offers personal skills, community service, health classes and career guidance. Girls can also learn about problem solving and get after-school tutoring.
Please see the website for details.