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Santa Cruz County CalHome Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP)

Santa Cruz County CalHome Mortgage Assistance Program (MAP) is a deferred silent second loan from County of Santa Cruz Planning Department (Community Development & Infrastructure). Serves Santa Cruz. For first-time buyers. Income limit: Income-eligible (per CalHome limits).

Amount varies by program
Listed as open as of May 26, 2026

Serves Santa Cruz.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limitIncome-eligible (per CalHome limits)
Homebuyer educationRequired
Amount notesUp to $56,400
NotesFunded with state CalHome dollars.
Phone(831) 454-2580
Source County of Santa Cruz Planning Department (Community Development & Infrastructure)·official program page·Listed
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Provider: County of Santa Cruz Planning Department (Community Development & Infrastructure) · program details at the provider’s site.

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