RCHDC USDA Self-Help Housing / Gap Financing
RCHDC USDA Self-Help Housing / Gap Financing is a gap financing tied to usda 502 direct (sweat equity) from Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation (RCHDC). Serves Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Siskiyou, Tehama. Income limit: USDA 502 Direct income limits.
Amount varies by program
Listed as open as of May 26, 2026
Serves Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Siskiyou, Tehama.
| Income limit | USDA 502 Direct income limits |
|---|---|
| Homebuyer education | Required |
| Amount notes | Varies; subsidies based on family size/income |
| Notes | Primary homeownership pathway for rural Northern California county residents. |
| Phone | (707) 463-1975 |
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Provider: Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation (RCHDC) · program details at the provider’s site.
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