CalHFA Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan

California Housing Finance Agency

Waitlist Down Payment

About This Program

California state down payment assistance program providing up to 20% of purchase price as a shared appreciation loan for first-time homebuyers in Richmond. No monthly payments; repaid when home is sold or refinanced.

Shared appreciation loan, repaid when home sold or refinanced

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

Key Details

  • Down payment assistance up to 20% of purchase price
  • For first-time homebuyers in California
  • No monthly payment required
  • Repaid when home sold or refinanced
  • Currently waitlisted due to high demand

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Richmond, CA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

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).
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

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: Currently oversubscribed, check for reopening

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