Affordable Housing Programs
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Programs
The following programs may assist eligible homeowners with necessary home repairs.
- Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation
- Emergency Repair
- Wind Hazard Mitigation
Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation
Provides funds of up to $100,000 (a zero-interest, 30-year deferred/forgivable or repayment loan) to assist income eligible homeowners experiencing any of the following:
- A life threatening health or safety defects and/or deficiencies
- In need of improvements for homes to be safe, healthy, affordable, energy-efficient and habitable
Applications are currently being accepted for the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation program. A phone interview must be completed to preliminary determine eligibility. Please contact our office at (386) 736-5955 or communityassistance@volusia.org to schedule a pre-screen appointment.
Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Overview
Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Standards
Emergency Repair
Provides funds of up to $20,000 (a zero-interest, 5-year deferred/forgivable loan) to assist income eligible homeowners with the repair or replacement of one or more of the following housing components:
- Roof
- HVAC System
- Septic
- Well/Water
- Septic/Water hook-up
- Small accessibility improvements (i.e., wheelchair ramp or grab bars)
Applications are currently being accepted for the Emergency Repair program. A phone interview must be completed to preliminary determine eligibility. Please contact our office at (386) 736-5955 or communityassistance@volusia.org to schedule a pre-screen appointment.
Emergency Repair Program Overview
Wind Hazard Mitigation
Provides funds of up to $20,000 (a zero-interest, 5-year deferred/forgivable loan) to assist income eligible homeowners with the following wind hazard mitigation features:
- Window and door shutters and coverings
- Wind-rated garage doors
- Gable-end tie downs
- Impact rated windows and doors
Applications are currently being accepted for the Wind Hazard Mitigation program. A phone interview must be completed to preliminary determine eligibility. Please contact our office at (386) 736-5955 or communityassistance@volusia.org to schedule a pre-screen appointment.
Wind Hazard Mitigation Program Overview
Homebuyer Assistance (Currently Paused)
Provides funds of up to $75,000 (a zero-interest, 15-year deferred/forgivable loan) to assist income eligible first-time homebuyers with any of the following towards the purchase of a home:
- Down-payment assistance
- Closing cost assistance
Applications are only accepted with the cooperation of an Affordable Housing Partner (AHP).
Homebuyer Assistance Program Overview
August 6, 2026 Notice: Temporary Pause on the First-Time Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Applications
Effective immediately, Volusia County has temporarily paused the acceptance of new First-Time Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program applications. The pause will remain in effect through at least December 31, 2026, depending on funding availability.
During this pause, the County will continue accepting applications for certain properties donated or developed with SHIP funding. Additionally, application documents will be accepted only from applicants and households previously identified and approved by the County.
This website is the best source for the most current program information. Please check back regularly for updates.
Assisted Housing in Volusia County
View an interactive map that allows users to view rental housing that has been assisted through several different housing programs that require income or rent restrictions.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the County of Volusia (“County”) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Please contact our office at 386-736-5955 or communityassistance@volusia.org if you are in need of an accommodation or would like more information.
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