Self-Help Enterprises Down Payment Assistance
Self-Help Enterprises Down Payment Assistance is a deferred silent second loans (home/calhome/tri counties bank-funded) from Self-Help Enterprises (nonprofit, multi-county administrator). Serves Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare. For first-time buyers. Income limit: <=80% AMI typical.
Amount varies by program
Listed as open as of May 26, 2026
Serves Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare.
| First-time buyer | Required |
|---|---|
| Income limit | <=80% AMI typical |
| Homebuyer education | Required |
| Amount notes | Varies by jurisdiction - typically up to $50,000-$100,000 (recently received $3.5M for Tulare County mortgage assistance) |
| Notes | Administers DPA for Tulare County, Kings County, and many cities. Also partners with Tri Counties Bank on a Central Valley program. |
| Phone | (559) 651-1000 |
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Provider: Self-Help Enterprises (nonprofit, multi-county administrator) · program details at the provider’s site.
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