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Eligible Occupations

Hometown Heroes Occupation List

The Hometown Heroes Occupation list to be eligible for the Florida Hometown Heroes Program are listed below.  There are two list of approved occupations.  The first list is for all approved occupations and the second list is for those positions that require a license or certification for the Florida Hometown Heroes Program. Please reference and request certification or license as indicated with each eligible occupation for the Hometown Heroes Program in Florida.

 

Eligible Occupations For Florida Hometown Heroes loan Program

Qualifying Occupations
911 Public Safety Communicator
Active Duty Military Personnel
Acupuncturist
Adult Protective Services Enforcement (DCF)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Anesthesiologist
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Assistant Public Defender
Assistant State Attorney
Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Administrator
Athletic Trainer
Basic X-Ray Machine Operator (Radiologic)
Blood Gas Analyst (Laboratory)
Career Specialist (Educator)
Child Protective Services Enforcement (DCF)
Childcare Instructor
Childcare Operator
Chiropractic Physician
Chiropractic Physician’s Assistant
Classroom Teacher (K-12 ONLY)
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Clinical Social Worker
CMA
CNA
Correction Officer
Correctional Probation Officer
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Dietetic Technician
Dietician
Electrologist
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Federal Sworn Law Enforcement
Firefighter
General Radiographer (Radiologic)
Qualifying Occupations
Genetic Counselor
Hearing Aid Specialist
Hearing Aid Specialist Trainee
Home Health Aide
Juvenile Detention Officer
Juvenile Probation Officer
Laboratory Director Laboratory Supervisor
Laboratory Technologist
Laboratory Testing Physician
Librarian/Media Specialist (Educator)
Marriage & Family Therapist
Massage Therapist
Medical Assistant
Medical Physicist
Mental Health Counselor
Naturopathic Physician
Nuclear Pharmacist
Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Midwife
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Nursing Home Administrator
Nutrition Counselor
Nutritionist
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist Aide
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Optician
Optometrist
Orthotic Fitter
Orthotic Fitter Assistant
Orthotist
Osteopathic Physician
Paramedic
Pedortrist
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Qualifying Occupations
Phlebotomist
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physician
Physician Assistant
Podiatric Physician
Podiatric X-Ray Assistant
Practical Nurse (LPN)
Prosthetist
Prosthetist Orthotist
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Radiologic Specialty Technologist
Radiologic Technologist
Radiology Assistant
Registered Dietician or Nutritionist
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Respiratory Therapist
School Counselor
School Psychologist
Social Worker
Specialty Technologist (Radiologic)
Speech Language Audiologist
Speech Language Audiologist Assistant
Speech Language Pathologist
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Sworn Law Enforcement Officer
Veteran
Veteran – Surviving Spouse of Veteran
Veterinarian
Veterinarian Assistant
Veterinarian Technician
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Florida Hometown Heroes Program: The Complete Guide

FL Hometown Heroes First Mortgage Programs

FL Housing offers three government and two conventional loan programs that eligible workers can qualify for through the Hometown Heroes Housing Program. Here is an overview of the various mortgage products available in the Hometown Heroes Program:

  • The Florida First Heroes (FL First) – Under this program, prospective homebuyers can qualify for 30-year, fixed-rate, FHA, USDA-RD, or VA mortgage loans. Borrowers who qualify for this first mortgage program are automatically eligible to receive

Who Can Qualify For FL Housing Hometown Heroes First Mortgage?

As highlighted at the outset, the Hometown Heroes Housing Program is designed to help frontline workers secure home financing assistance through various first mortgage programs and down payment and closing cost assistance via second mortgages.

Here is a breakdown of some of the occupations that are eligible for this program

  • Law Enforcement Officers

  • Certified Correction Officers

  • Correctional Probation Officers

  • Juvenile Probation Officers

  • Juvenile Detention Officers

  • Firefighters

  • Certified Emergency Medical Technicians

  • Certified Paramedics

  • Classroom Teachers

  • Career Specialists

  • Librarians

  • Social Workers

  • School Psychologists

  • School Counselors

  • Registered Nurses

  • Licensed Practical Nurses

  • Massage Therapists

  • Opticians

  • Psychologists

  • Veterinarians

  • Active Military personnel

  • Veterans

  • Dieticians/ Nutritionists

  • Dentists

  • Physicians and Physician Assistants

  • Pharmacists

  • Athletic Trainers

Occupations Requiring A License or Certification

  • 911 Public Safety Communicator
  • Acupuncturist
  • Advanced Practice Registered nurse (APRN)
  • Anesthesiologist
  • Anesthesiologist Assistant
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Blood Gas Analyst
  • Career Specialist
  • Certified Basic X-Ray Machine Operator
  • Certified Chiropractic Physician’s Assistant
  • Certified Emergency Technician (EMT)
  • Certified General Radiographer
  • Certified Medical Assistant
  • Certified Nurse Midwife
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Certified Optometrist
  • Certified Paramedic
  • Certified Podiatric X-Ray assistant
  • Certified Radiologic Technologist
  • Certified Radiology Assistant
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Childcare Instructor -Provide Employer’s License
  • Chiropractic Physician
  • Classroom Teacher
  • Clinical Laboratory Director
  • Clinical Laboratory Supervisor
  • Clinical Social Worker
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Dentist
  • Electrologist
  • Firefighter
  • Florida Certified Correction Officer
  • Florida Correctional Probation Officer
  • Florida Sworn Law Enforcement Officer
  • Genetic Counselor
  • Hearing Aid Specialist
  • Home Health Aide – Provide Employer’s License
  • Laboratory Testing Technician
  • Librarian/Media Specialist
  • Licensed Dietician or Nutritioinist
  • Licensed Medical Physicist
  • Licensed Nutrition Counselor
  • Licensed or Registered Childcare Operator
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Massage Therapist
  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Naturopathic Physician
  • Nuclear Pharmacist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Optician
  • Optician Apprentice
  • Orthotic Fitter Assistant
  • Orthotist
  • Osteopathic Physician Pedorthist
  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomist – Provide proof of completed accredited course
  • Physical Therapist
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Physician
  • Physician Assistant
  • Podiatric Physician
  • Prosthetist
  • Prosthetist Orthotist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologist
  • Registered Dietician or Nutritionist
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • School Counselor
  • School Psychologist
  • Social Worker
  • Specialty Technologist
  • Speech Language Pathologist or Audiologist
  • Speech Language Pathologist or Audiologist Assistant
  • Veterinarian
  •  ..

The Hometown Heroes Housing Program, which the Florida Housing and Finance Corporation administers (FL Housing), will be available to Floridians, including firefighters, educators, law enforcement officers, childcare professionals, healthcare workers, and active servicemen and women, veterans, and other essential workers.

Florida’s median house prices have increased by more than 58 percent over the past six years. Despite this significant growth, household incomes have stagnated, making it difficult for most people to keep up with the rising property prices. As Florida’s housing crisis worsens, many critical workers such as teachers, nurses, and police officers find it difficult to purchase a house. Fortunately, the introduction of the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program is projected to offer relief to these heroes by allowing income-qualified professionals in these frontline workers to secure zero-interest loans and down payments and closing cost assistance through affordable second mortgages.

In this guide, we explore the features of the Hometown Hero Housing Program, including the home loan products available, the occupations that qualify, and other eligibility requirements. Read on to find out more about this groundbreaking program.

hometown heroes occupation list