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South Carolina Palmetto Heroes Program

Official Providers of the South Carolina Palmetto Heroes Program

A homebuyer program administered by the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority that offers down payment assistance and special interest rates for buyers working in a palmetto hero role!

Who Is A Palmetto Hero?

Palmetto Heroes are Correctional Officers, EMTs, Firefighters, Paramedics, Law Enforcement Officers, Nurses, Teachers, Veterans, and more. If you are unsure if you qualify, submit your email below for more info on other SC Down Payment Assistance Programs.

Limited Availability!

If you serve the state of South Carolina day-in & day-out, you deserve the benefits of this program! The Palmetto Heroes Program is temporary, so get Conditionally Approved today to reserve your funds before they run out! Borrowers must have a fully executed sales contract for the purchase of a home prior to locking the interest rate. NOTE: Forgivable down payment assistance may be available. Restrictions will apply.

Sell Your Home to a Hero

You have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Palmetto Heroes! Show your support and make your home available to them with this program.


Borrowers must be employed in and meet South Carolina Housing’s First-Time Homebuyer requirements and underwriting guidelines.

Law Enforcement Officers – The borrower must be employed full-time as a state or local law enforcement officer (as defined by the SC Law Enforcement Training Act) and must be certified by the Law Enforcement Training Council as of the date of the loan application.

Fire Fighters, EMTs and Paramedics – The borrower must be employed full-time as a firefighter, emergency medical technician (EMT) or paramedic (or be a volunteer firefighter) with a state or local government agency. EMTs and paramedics may be employed by a company contracted by a state or local government agency to provide emergency medical services.

Teachers – The borrower must be employed as a full-time classroom teacher (or have a contract to begin teaching) and must have a South Carolina Teacher Certification. Teachers with new contracts must be scheduled to receive their first paycheck within 60 days of loan closing.

Nurses – The borrower must be a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and be licensed with the SC Board of Nursing. The borrower must be employed full-time in a hospital, doctor’s office, school, or other medical facilities.

Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) – The borrower must have a Nurse Aide Certification and be listed on the SC Nurse Aide Registry. The borrower must be employed full-time in a hospital, doctor’s office, school, or other medical facilities. Search the SC Nurse Aide Registry at asisvcs.com

Veterans – The borrower must have served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (other than active duty for training) and received a discharge other than dishonorable within the past 25 years. NOTE: Eligible veterans must not have an ownership interest in a principal residence at the time of loan closing.

FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THIS EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM


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South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority - (803) 896-9001

The Palmetto Hero program is administered by the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority