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CalHome First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance Program

CalHome First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance Program is a silent second deferred loan from Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency (SHRA). Serves Sacramento. For first-time buyers. Income limit: At or below 80% AMI (e.g., 4-person $85,750).

Amount varies by program
Listed as open as of May 26, 2026

Serves Sacramento.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limitAt or below 80% AMI (e.g., 4-person $85,750)
Sales price capNot exceeding county median sales price
Amount notes$5,000 to $38,000 (program-stated max up to $100,000 depending on funding round)
NotesOnly for eligible (qualified census tract) areas
Phone(916) 440-1393
Source Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency (SHRA)·official program page·Listed
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Provider: Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) · program details at the provider’s site.

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