Down Payment Assistance

Tallahassee Lenders' Consortium · Nonprofit program

Amount determined based on need; no fixed cap stated.

The City offers down payment and closing cost assistance for low-income residents buying an affordable home, and the Tallahassee Lenders’ Consortium administers the program. The page says the amount is based on need.

Last verified: August 17, 2026

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Program details

How it works

The City offers down payment and closing cost assistance to help low-income residents purchase an affordable home and start building equity and wealth. The program is administered by the Tallahassee Lenders’ Consortium (TLC) on behalf of the City. TLC also provides homebuyer education, credit and finance counseling, and help selecting a mortgage lender.

What the money covers

Assistance covers down payment and closing costs. The page does not give a fixed dollar cap; it says the total amount of DPA is determined based on need.

How to apply

Interested buyers may submit a pre-application through the City’s application portal. The page also links to TLC’s program webpage for more information.

TLC provides homebuyer education and counseling alongside the assistance program.

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