Escambia County Housing Trust Fund

Escambia County Board of County Commissioners

Waitlist Home Repair

About This Program

County-funded rehabilitation program for low-income owner-occupied homes in unincorporated Escambia County. Provides forgivable loans for major repairs. Loan forgiven after 5 years of continued occupancy.

Forgivable loan, no repayment if you stay in the home 5 years

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Forgivable loan up to $20,000
  • Income at or below 80% AMI
  • Unincorporated Escambia County homes
  • Forgiven after 5 years of occupancy
  • Currently waitlisted

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Pensacola, FL can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

You will likely need a contractor to apply

Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Pensacola early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

This program is usually a forgivable loan: you owe nothing if you stay in the home for the set period, but it may place a lien on the property until then.

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Deadline: Waiting list; check quarterly for openings

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