City of Napa Down Payment Assistance Program
City of Napa Down Payment Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Napa, 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 - certified homebuyer education program
- Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (CA260115). Household income must not exceed 80% of Napa County AMI. Property must be located within City of Napa limits.
- A home inside Napa city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Purchases above the $764,750 price cap
- Homes outside Napa
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Where it applies
Napa’s homesNapa’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 62.4% single-familysingle-family
- 7.8% townhousetownhouse
- 7.4% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 18% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 4.4% 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.
$856,400
Napa median home value
61.4%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Napa
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Required - certified homebuyer education program.
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 Napa Down Payment Assistance Program?
City of Napa Down Payment Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Napa, California. Deferred-payment loan; 1% interest accrues; no monthly payments required. Loan due in 30 years OR upon sale, transfer, or non-occupancy. Up to $150,000 or 30% of purchase price (whichever less) deferred-payment loan at 1% interest. No monthly payments. Loan due in 30 years. Funding comes from City of Napa Housing Funds.
Do you have to pay it back?
City of Napa 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, change of primary residence, 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 Napa 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 - certified homebuyer education program. Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (CA260115). Household income must not exceed 80% of Napa County AMI. Property must be located within City of Napa limits.
What are the income limits?
City of Napa Down Payment Assistance Program sets its income limit as follows: 80% of Napa County AMI, adjusted for family size. Updated annually. 80% of Napa County AMI, adjusted for family size. Updated annually. 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 Napa Down Payment Assistance Program caps the purchase price at $764,750. Eligible property types include Single-family, Condo, Townhouse.
Where does it apply?
City of Napa Down Payment Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Napa, California.
How do you apply?
Applications for City of Napa Down Payment 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 Napa homebuyersOther programs open to Napa homebuyers
- Napa County Housing Authority Down Payment AssistanceDeferred
- Napa County Proximity Housing Homebuyer's Assistance ProgramDeferred
- California Dream For AllUp to $150,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 119 programs for NapaProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.