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City of Menifee Homebuyer Assistance Program

City of Menifee Homebuyer Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Menifee, California.

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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 through NPHS
  • Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (CA260114). Must be first-time homebuyer. Annual household income at or below 80% of Riverside County AMI. Maximum sales prices: SFR $551,000; Townhome/condo $494,000; New manufactured-on-permanent $322,500.
  • A home inside Menifee city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Purchases above the $551,000 price cap
  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Menifee

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

80% of Riverside 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.

$106,500
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Menifee’s homes

  • 84.6% single-family
  • 3.2% townhouse
  • 1.2% 2–4 units
  • 4.1% 5+ units
  • 6.9% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$537,300

Menifee median home value

19.6%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Menifee

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Required - HUD-approved through NPHS.

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  3. 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 Menifee Homebuyer Assistance Program?

City of Menifee Homebuyer Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Menifee, California. Deferred-payment loan. PLHA-funded variant administered through NPHS. Maximum sales price varies by property type. Up to $100,000 deferred-payment loan for down payment or closing costs. Income-qualified first-time homebuyers purchasing within City of Menifee (Riverside County). Funding comes from Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA), HCD.

Do you have to pay it back?

City of Menifee 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 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?

City of Menifee 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 through NPHS. Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (CA260114). Must be first-time homebuyer. Annual household income at or below 80% of Riverside County AMI. Maximum sales prices: SFR $551,000; Townhome/condo $494,000; New manufactured-on-permanent $322,500.

What are the income limits?

City of Menifee Homebuyer Assistance Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. 80% Riverside County AMI: HH1 $57,400 to HH8 $108,250 (varies by HCD annual schedule). 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 Menifee Homebuyer Assistance Program caps the purchase price at $551,000. Eligible property types include Single-family, Condo, Townhouse, Manufactured (real property, new on permanent foundation). Manufactured homes are eligible.

Where does it apply?

City of Menifee Homebuyer Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Menifee, California.

How do you apply?

Applications for City of Menifee 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.

Program terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.