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ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (DR-HBA)

ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (DR-HBA) is a disaster recovery forgivable loan from California HCD (federal CDBG-DR). Coverage: Butte, Lake, Shasta. Up to $350,000 toward a home purchase. First-time buyer status is not required. Income limit: ≤120% AMI (CDBG-DR).

Up to $350,000
Listed as open as of April 10, 2026

Coverage: Butte, Lake, Shasta.

First-time buyerNot required
Income limit≤120% AMI (CDBG-DR)
Sales price capPer HCD guidelines
Repayment0% int.; forgivable
ForgivableForgivable
StackingStacks: calhfa-myhome
Amount notesUp to $350,000
NotesUp to $350K, one of the largest DPAs in California for disaster-impacted residents. Federal CDBG-DR funded.
Phone855-740-8422
Source California HCD (federal CDBG-DR)·official program page·Verified

Provider: California HCD (federal CDBG-DR) · program details at the provider’s site.

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