City of Lompoc Homebuyer Assistance Program
City of Lompoc Homebuyer Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Lompoc, 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
- Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (CA260113). Must be first-time, low- to moderate-income homebuyer (up to 120% area moderate income). Property must be owner-occupied SFR within Lompoc city limits, on permanent foundation, with individual deed.
- A home inside Lompoc city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 120% of area median income
- Homes outside Lompoc
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
120% of Santa Barbara 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.
Where it applies
Lompoc’s homesLompoc’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 52.2% single-familysingle-family
- 7.7% townhousetownhouse
- 13% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 20.5% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 6.6% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$472,900
Lompoc median home value
58%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Lompoc
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Required - HUD-approved.
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 City of Lompoc Homebuyer Assistance Program?
City of Lompoc Homebuyer Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Lompoc, California. Lompoc Housing Trust Fund program. Loan repayment in 30 years or upon resale/refinance. No prepayment penalties. Up to $65,000 deferred down-payment loan PLUS up to $7,500 closing-cost grant for first-time homebuyers within Lompoc city limits. Funding comes from City of Lompoc Housing Trust Fund.
Do you have to pay it back?
City of Lompoc Homebuyer 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 end of 30-year term. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
City of Lompoc Homebuyer 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. Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (CA260113). Must be first-time, low- to moderate-income homebuyer (up to 120% area moderate income). Property must be owner-occupied SFR within Lompoc city limits, on permanent foundation, with individual deed.
What are the income limits?
City of Lompoc Homebuyer Assistance Program limits household income to 120% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Up to 120% of area moderate income (Santa Barbara County). 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?
City of Lompoc Homebuyer Assistance Program can be used for Single-family.
Where does it apply?
City of Lompoc Homebuyer Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Lompoc, California.
How do you apply?
Applications for City of Lompoc Homebuyer Assistance Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. 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 Lompoc homebuyersOther programs open to Lompoc homebuyers
- Habitat for Humanity Cabrillo (Santa Barbara)Grant
- Housing Trust Fund Santa Barbara North County Workforce Homebuyer ProgramDeferred
- Housing Trust Fund Santa Barbara Workforce Homebuyer Program (South County)Assistance
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 120 programs for LompocProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.