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Purchasing
How do I get information about the First Time Homebuyer (FTHB) program?
The Florida Housing site has that information.
How do I learn what the property taxes are on a new home?
The Florida Department of Revenue has property tax information.
How do I get a property appraised?
The Florida Department of Revenue has a contact list of property appraisers by county.
Insurance (Return to Top)
How do I find out about home insurance?
The State of Florida has a shop and compare site designed to help you find home insurance.
Foreclosure (Return to Top)
How do I find a foreclosure workshop near me?
Freddie Mac has information.
How do I find a list of mortgage companies?
Hope Now has a mortgage company directory.
How do I find federally-funded housing loans?
GovLoans.gov has a list of housing loans available.
How do I find homebuyer counseling services near me?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a list of approved counseling agencies.
How do I find credit counselors?
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
How do I get bankruptcy forms?
USCourts.Gov has the forms.
How do I get public housing information?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Homes and Communities.
Weather (Return to Top)
How do I see hurricane updates?
At the National Hurricane Center site.
How do I prepare my mobile home for a hurricane?
Visit the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles site.
How do I plan for a hurricane?
Visit the MyFlorida.com site.
How do I find a hurricane shelter near me?
The Florida Division of Emergency Management site has locations listed by county.
How do I get help if I am a victim of a hurricane?
You can get help at the FEMA site or call (1-800-621-3362).
How do I get prescriptions during and after a hurricane?
The Florida Disability Rights flyer provides that answer.
How do I find out about driving during and after a hurricane?
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has safety tips.
How do I find emergency funding if I lost my home?
The Florida Department of Children and Families offers help.
How do I find financial assistance after a weather disaster?
You can find a loan information from the GovLoans.Gov site.
How do I get discounts for windproofing my home?
The My Safe Florida Home website has information on discounts.
How do I get emergency food?
The Florida Agriculture site has a list sorted by county.
How do I find a food bank near me?
The Florida Association of Food Banks has a list.
How do I get food stamps?
The Florida Department of Children and Families has an online application and general information about food stamps.
*All questions and answers above are a representative sample. While it is not possible to include all potential homebuying questions, we will continue to add more questions, answers, and topics as our E-Government policies evolve.
