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HUD Good Neighbor Next Door

HUD Good Neighbor Next Door is a 50% discount on hud reo homes (revitalization areas) from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Available statewide in California. Up to 50% toward a home purchase. First-time buyer status is not required.

Up to 50%
Listed as open as of April 10, 2026

Available statewide in California.

First-time buyerNot required
Minimum credit score640
OccupationsFull-time pre-K-12 teacher, Law enforcement officer, Firefighter, EMT/paramedic
Property typesHUD REO in revitalization area
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Repaymentforgivable
ForgivableForgivable
StackingStacks: calhfa-myhome
Notes50% discount, massive savings. But CA inventory is sparse. Check HUD Homestore weekly.
Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development·official program page·Verified

Provider: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · program details at the provider’s site.

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