City of San Rafael Community Development (CDBG)
Provides major home repairs and rehabilitation for owner-occupied households in San Rafael with income at or below 80% AMI. Loan is forgiven after 10 years of compliance including maintaining residency, insurance, and property taxes.
Forgivable loan, no repayment if you stay in the home 10 years
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-17.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
A grant-savvy contractor in San Rafael, CA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in San Rafael early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorThis 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.
Documents you will likely need
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: Rolling applications, subject to funding availability
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Email us about this programGrant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
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