Alameda County HOME Investment Partnerships Rehab

Alameda County Housing & Community Development

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Alameda County HOME program provides forgivable loans up to $50,000 for major home repairs and rehabilitation to owner-occupants at or below 80% AMI in unincorporated areas and participating cities. Loan forgiven after 15 years.

Forgivable loan, no repayment if you stay in the home 15 years

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Forgivable loan up to $50,000
  • For major repairs and rehabilitation
  • Income at or below 80% AMI required
  • Loan forgiven after 15 years
  • Available in Alameda County including city of Alameda

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(510) 670-5333

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This program is usually a forgivable loan: you owe nothing if you stay in the home for the set period, but it may place a lien on the property until then.

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Applications accepted as funds available

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