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LA County Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)

LA County Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) is a federal income tax credit from LACDA. Coverage: Unincorporated LA County + participating cities (not City of LA). For first-time buyers. Income limit: Per CDLAC for LA County.

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

Coverage: Unincorporated LA County + participating cities (not City of LA).

First-time buyerRequired
Income limitPer CDLAC for LA County
Homebuyer educationRequired
Sales price capPer CDLAC
Amount notesUp to 20% of annual mortgage interest as federal tax credit
NotesFederal recapture if sold within 9 years.
Phone626-586-1853
Source LACDA·official program page·Listed
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Provider: LACDA · program details at the provider’s site.

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