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Riverside County PLHA First-Time Homebuyer Assistance

Riverside County PLHA First-Time Homebuyer Assistance is a forgivable deferred loan from Riverside County Housing, Workforce & Community Services. Serves Riverside. Up to $100,000 toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: 80% AMI.

Up to $100,000
Opens in funding rounds as of April 10, 2026

Serves Riverside.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limit80% AMI
Minimum credit score640
Maximum DTI45%
Repayment0% int.; 30-yr; forgivable
ForgivableForgivable
StackingStacks: calhfa-myhome
NotesPLHA-funded. Converts to grant after 30 years.
Source Riverside County Housing, Workforce & Community Services·official program page·Listed
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Provider: Riverside County Housing, Workforce & Community Services · program details at the provider’s site.

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