Burbank Housing Homeowner Down Payment Assistance Program
Burbank Housing Homeowner Down Payment Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Multi-County, California.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course, through Required - HUD-approved (Burbank Housing or partner)
- Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (CA260087). Funded via California HCD CalHome NOFA. Sonoma County primary; disaster-displaced moderate-income households also eligible. NOTE: Despite name 'Burbank Housing,' this is a Sonoma County (Santa Rosa) nonprofit, not the City of Burbank in Los Angeles County.
- A home inside Multi-County city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 1% of area median income
- Homes outside Multi-County
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Income limit
1% of Sonoma County’s area median income
HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Required - HUD-approved (Burbank Housing or partner).
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.
Work with a lender who handles the program
Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Questions about this program
What is Burbank Housing Homeowner Down Payment Assistance Program?
Burbank Housing Homeowner Down Payment Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Multi-County, California. CalHome-funded deferred loan. Deferred payment, low-interest. Burbank Housing administers in Sonoma County. Up to $200,000 (or 40% of purchase price) CalHome down payment assistance for low/moderate-income first-time homebuyers. Sonoma County (and select disaster-displaced households). Funding comes from California HCD CalHome Program.
Do you have to pay it back?
Burbank Housing Homeowner Down Payment Assistance Program is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by sale, refinance, or change of primary residence. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Burbank Housing Homeowner Down Payment Assistance Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time homebuyer" usually means not having owned a home in the last three years, but the program sets its own definition. A homebuyer education course is required, through Required - HUD-approved (Burbank Housing or partner). Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (CA260087). Funded via California HCD CalHome NOFA. Sonoma County primary; disaster-displaced moderate-income households also eligible. NOTE: Despite name 'Burbank Housing,' this is a Sonoma County (Santa Rosa) nonprofit, not the City of Burbank in Los Angeles County.
What are the income limits?
Burbank Housing Homeowner Down Payment Assistance Program limits household income to 1% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Low- to moderate-income per California HCD CalHome (up to 120% AMI for disaster-displaced). The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.
What kind of home can it be used for?
Burbank Housing Homeowner Down Payment Assistance Program can be used for Single-family, Condo, Townhouse.
Where does it apply?
Burbank Housing Homeowner Down Payment Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Multi-County, California.
How do you apply?
Applications for Burbank Housing Homeowner Down Payment Assistance Program go through the administering agency. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Also for Multi-County homebuyersOther programs open to Multi-County homebuyers
- Montebello Housing Development Corporation Second Mortgage Loan ProgramDeferred
- California Dream For AllUp to $150,000
- Bank of America Down Payment Grant - CaliforniaUp to $10,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 118 programs for Multi-CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.