The city of Westlake is helping first-time homebuyers purchase newly constructed homes through a financial assistance initiative called the Housing Assistance Purchase Program Yearly (HAPPY). The program, which started in 2017, provides eligible buyers in the growing, family-friendly Palm Beach County city with up to $35,000 in assistance. The funds come as a 0% interest, forgivable loan that can be used for down payments, closing costs, or buying down interest rates.

Westlake offers first-time homebuyers financial assistance for new homes