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Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Up to $75,000 for households at or below 80% AMI; up to $50,000 for households between 81% and 140% AMI
Zero-interest deferred second mortgage with no monthly payments. Converts to a grant (fully forgiven) after 10 years of owner-occupancy. Due upon sale, transfer, or failure to maintain as primary residence within the affordability period.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Household income at or below 140% of Area Median Income (AMI). Up to 80% AMI qualifies for $75,000; 81%-140% AMI qualifies for up to $50,000. As of April 2025, Broward County median family income is $96,200.
- Purchase price limit: $679,324
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home in the past 3 years.
- Geographic restrictions: Property must be located within the City of Pembroke Pines. Pre-construction properties are excluded.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for City of Pembroke Pines First-Time Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program
Download the application from CRAFLA at crafla.com. Submit the application with executed purchase contract, pre-approval letter, and required income and asset documentation. Must attend a Pembroke Pines-approved pre-purchase homeownership counseling course within the past 12 months. Contact CRAFLA at 954-431-7866 or toll-free at 1-877-CRAFLA1.
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