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Chase Homebuyer Grant - California ($5,000)

California

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Assistance

$5,000

The maximum the program publishes — not an offer

Income limit

80% AMI

Of area median income; varies by county and household size

Repayment

Grant

Not repaid

What is Chase Homebuyer Grant - California ($5,000)?

Chase Homebuyer Grant - California ($5,000) is a grant for homebuyers in California.

  • Grant of $2,500–$5,000 for eligible homebuyers purchasing in eligible census tracts with a Chase DreaMaker, Standard Agency, FHA, or VA loan. Applied first to reduce interest rate, then to fees/down payment. No repayment required.
  • Up to $5,000 in assistance.
  • non-repayable grant.
  • Funding comes from Bank (CRA).

How much assistance does it provide?

Chase Homebuyer Grant - California ($5,000) offers up to $5,000 in assistance.

  • The program asks buyers to contribute 1% of purchase price (borrower minimum).
  • The program can be combined with other assistance, subject to the rules of each.
  • Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

Chase Homebuyer Grant - California ($5,000) is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid.

  • Repayment is triggered by None (grant).
  • The assistance is recorded in N/A (grant - no lien) position.
  • Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Chase Homebuyer Grant - California ($5,000) is open to buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

The program requires

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: Contact lender for current credit score requirements
  • Residency: Primary residence in eligible census tract
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen
  • Must use Chase mortgage; income ≤80% AMI; non-repayable grant; applies toward down payment or closing costs; complete homebuyer education

The program excludes

  • Manufactured homes
  • Households above 80% of area median income

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

What are the income limits?

Chase Homebuyer Grant - California ($5,000) limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size.

  • Contact program provider for current income limits.
  • The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s.
  • The program lists a maximum household size of 8.
  • 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?

Chase Homebuyer Grant - California ($5,000) caps the purchase price as follows: Contact program for current purchase price limits.

  • Eligible property types include Single-family (1-4 unit), FHA-approved condominium, townhome/PUD.
  • New construction is eligible.
  • Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Where does it apply?

Chase Homebuyer Grant - California ($5,000) serves buyers purchasing anywhere in California.

How do you apply?

Applications for Chase Homebuyer Grant - California ($5,000) go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

  1. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Lender direct application, and are subject to availability.

  2. 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 buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

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