Habitat for Humanity Kern County - Homeownership Program
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Down payment assistance · Kern County
Buying a home in California City, CA
2 county programs and 54 statewide.California City has no program of its own, 2 across Kern County, and 54 statewide. Here is what each one offers, what the local market looks like, and who near you can walk you through it.
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What’s local to California City
No program of California City’s own yet
No program run for California City alone is listed. A home in California City can use Kern County’s programs below, plus the California statewide and federal ones.
The closest city that runs its own program is Lancaster, about 31 miles away. City programs usually require the home to be inside that city’s limits.
Anywhere in KernAnywhere in Kern County
2 county programs2 county programs a California City homebuyer can use
2 more programs are for homes in Bakersfield. See them 2 programs in neighboring cities — for homes inside those cities, not California City
- Bakersfield — City of Bakersfield First-Time Homebuyer Program (Direct City Program)
- Bakersfield — My Way Home Hope to Home - Bakersfield City Program
The California City marketThe California City housing market
Kinds of homes hereWhat’s for sale here, and what the programs accept
Kinds of homes in California City
- 72.5% single-familysingle-family
- 0.8% townhousetownhouse
- 15.2% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 6.8% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 4.8% mobile & othermobile home & other
Condos count. 1 of California City’s 2 local and county programs accept condos. Habitat for Humanity Kern County - Homeownership Program lists habitat-built single-family home.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25024.
When California City’s homes were built
pre-19401970s2020+
20.2%
of California City homes were built before 1980. Pre-1978 homes come with a federal lead-paint disclosure.of homes were built before 1980. A home built before 1978 comes with a federal lead-paint disclosure, and some programs require an inspection.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25034.
$81,900
County area median income, 4 people (HUD)HUD area median income, Kern County, 4-person household (2026)
$60,113
California City median household incomeMedian household income in California City (Census, 2024)
52 of the 118 programs here set their income limit as a share of Kern County’s area median income, adjusted for household size. See the published limits for Kern County
Free help nearbyFree help near California City
Free help from a HUD-approved housing counselorFree help from a HUD-approved housing counselor
2 programs here ask for a homebuyer class first. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.All 2 local programs here ask for a homebuyer class. A HUD-approved counselor teaches it and can walk you through your options. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.
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Across California and nationwide
116 statewide & federal programs54 statewide programs, plus federal options
California City questions
Does California City have its own down payment program?
No program run for California City alone is listed. A home in California City can use the 2 programs that cover Kern County and the 54 statewide programs. Each program’s own site has the current terms.
Can I use assistance on a condo in California City?
1 of California City’s 2 local and county programs accept condos. Habitat for Humanity Kern County - Homeownership Program lists habitat-built single-family home. Each program’s page lists the kinds of homes it accepts, and the agency confirms it for the home you choose.
What is the income limit in Kern County?
Each program sets its own. 52 of the programs here set theirs as a share of HUD’s area median income for Kern County, adjusted for household size. HUD publishes the median each year; the 2026 figure is shown above and on the published limits page.
Where can I take a homebuyer class near California City?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.
ZIP codes
93504 · 93505
Nearby in Kern
Sources
Sources: agency sites (June–August 2026), Census ACS 2024 5-year, HUD FY2026, HUD counseling list. Hey Prescott is not a lender.Programs: Hey Prescott catalog of 2,000+ programs, each verified with its agency (June–August 2026). Market: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Income: HUD FY2026 income limits. Counselors: HUD list of approved housing counseling agencies. Hey Prescott is not a lender.