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City of Oxnard First-Time Homebuyer Program (Separate from VCCDC)

City of Oxnard First-Time Homebuyer Program (Separate from VCCDC) is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Oxnard, 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
  • On credit: Contact lender for current credit score requirements
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through VCCDC homebuyer counseling
  • Residency: Must be Oxnard resident; purchase within Oxnard
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen
  • Must purchase in Oxnard; income ≤80% Ventura County AMI; deferred loan at 0-3% interest
  • A home inside Oxnard city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • Purchases above the $800,000 price cap
  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Oxnard

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 Ventura 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.

$135,600
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Oxnard’s homes

  • 54.2% single-family
  • 11% townhouse
  • 7.1% 2–4 units
  • 22.6% 5+ units
  • 5.2% mobile & other

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

$652,700

Oxnard median home value

57.1%

built before 1980

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

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through VCCDC homebuyer counseling.

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Contact provider directly; subject to funding availability, 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 Oxnard First-Time Homebuyer Program (Separate from VCCDC)?

City of Oxnard First-Time Homebuyer Program (Separate from VCCDC) is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Oxnard, California. City of Oxnard's own down payment assistance program for low and moderate income residents purchasing homes within city limits. Separate from county-wide VCCDC program. May cover manufactured homes and condos. no monthly payments on DPA. Funding comes from Federal HOME / City.

Do you have to pay it back?

City of Oxnard First-Time Homebuyer Program (Separate from VCCDC) 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, transfer, or non-occupancy. The assistance is recorded in Second position. 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 Oxnard First-Time Homebuyer Program (Separate from VCCDC) 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. On credit, the program states: Contact lender for current credit score requirements. A homebuyer education course is required, through VCCDC homebuyer counseling. Residency requirement: Must be Oxnard resident; purchase within Oxnard. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen. Must purchase in Oxnard; income ≤80% Ventura County AMI; deferred loan at 0-3% interest.

What are the income limits?

City of Oxnard First-Time Homebuyer Program (Separate from VCCDC) limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Low income: household income ≤80% of Area Median Income (AMI). 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?

City of Oxnard First-Time Homebuyer Program (Separate from VCCDC) caps the purchase price at $800,000. 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?

City of Oxnard First-Time Homebuyer Program (Separate from VCCDC) serves homebuyers purchasing in Oxnard, California.

How do you apply?

Applications for City of Oxnard First-Time Homebuyer Program (Separate from VCCDC) go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Contact provider directly; subject to funding availability. 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.