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CalHFA Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)

CalHFA Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) is a federal tax credit from California Housing Finance Agency + County MCC issuers. Coverage: County-administered, issuance varies by county; no confirmed active-issuer list. Up to $2,000 or Up to 20% toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: County limit.

Up to $2,000 or Up to 20%
Limited funding as of August 9, 2026

Coverage: County-administered, issuance varies by county; no confirmed active-issuer list.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limitCounty limit
Minimum credit score620
Maximum DTI50%
Property typesSFR, condo, PUD, manufactured
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Repaymentdeferred
StackingStacks: gsfa-platinum, chenoa-edge, nhf; Cannot stack: calhfa-myhome, calplus-fha, calplus-conventional
NotesTax credit only, not cash assistance. MCC issuance is county-by-county; several county programs are suspended or exhausted as of Aug 2026. Verify current availability with the county issuer before quoting. Contact: 877-922-5432.
Source California Housing Finance Agency + County MCC issuers·official program page·Listed
Cal has not re-checked this listing recently. Confirm the current terms with the program administrator before relying on them.

Provider: California Housing Finance Agency + County MCC issuers · program details at the provider’s site.

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