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Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program

Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program is a mcc (federal tax credit) from Alameda County Housing & Community Development Department (HCD). Serves Countywide - Alameda. Income limit: Per HUD/CDLAC limits (varies by household size and target/non-target area).

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Listed as open as of May 26, 2026

Serves Countywide - Alameda.

Income limitPer HUD/CDLAC limits (varies by household size and target/non-target area)
Homebuyer educationRequired
Sales price capPer CDLAC limits (target/non-target)
Amount notesUp to 20% of annual mortgage interest as federal tax credit (lifetime of mortgage while owner-occupied)
NotesAdministered countywide by Alameda County HCD.
Phone(510) 670-6417
Source Alameda County Housing & Community Development Department (HCD)·official program page·Listed
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Provider: Alameda County Housing & Community Development Department (HCD) · program details at the provider’s site.

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