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Monterey County First-Time Homebuyer Program

Monterey County First-Time Homebuyer Program is a silent second deferred loan (home) from Monterey County Housing & Community Development. Serves Monterey. For first-time buyers. Income limit: 80% AMI.

Amount varies by program
Listed as open as of April 10, 2026

Serves Monterey.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limit80% AMI
Minimum credit score640
Sales price cap396000
Repayment0% int.; deferred; due on sale/refinance/transfer
StackingStacks: calhfa-myhome
NotesUnincorporated Monterey County only. 80% AMI. Modest home requirement.
Source Monterey County Housing & Community Development·official program page·Listed
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Provider: Monterey County Housing & Community Development · program details at the provider’s site.

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