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Costa Mesa First-Time Homebuyer

Costa Mesa First-Time Homebuyer is a deferred 2nd from City of Costa Mesa Housing Auth. Serves Costa Mesa. Up to $50,000 toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: 100% AMI.

Up to $50,000
Waitlist as of May 2026

Serves Costa Mesa.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limit100% AMI
Minimum credit score620
Maximum DTI50%
Homebuyer educationRequired (HUD-approved 8-hr or eHome)
OccupationsCity-wide
Property typesSFR, condo
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsFHA/Conv/VA/USDA
Sales price cap500000
Repayment30-yr 0% silent 2nd, due on sale/refi
StackingLayers with CalHFA, GSFA
Source City of Costa Mesa Housing Auth·official program page·Listed
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Provider: City of Costa Mesa Housing Auth · program details at the provider’s site.

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