Charlotte County Housing Services (SHIP)
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program providing down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers purchasing in Charlotte County. Funds provided as a deferred, zero-interest loan.
Deferred loan; forgiven after 15 years of owner occupancy
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Deadline: Applications accepted year-round, subject to funding
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