California Housing Finance Agency
Provides down payment assistance equal to 20% of the purchase price as a silent second loan for first-time homebuyers. Loan is repaid upon sale or refinance with a share of home appreciation. Currently suspended pending new funding.
20% of purchase price provided as shared appreciation loan
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Deadline: Program suspended, check for future funding
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