City of Vacaville First-Time Homebuyer Program

What is City of Vacaville First-Time Homebuyer Program?

City of Vacaville First-Time Homebuyer Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Vacaville, California.

• Deferred 0% silent second mortgage for first-time homebuyers in Vacaville. Repaid at sale or transfer.
• Up to $50,000 in assistance.
• no monthly payments on DPA.
• Funding comes from HOME.

Do you have to pay it back?

City of Vacaville First-Time Homebuyer 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, transfer, or refinance.
• 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 Vacaville First-Time Homebuyer Program is open to first-time homebuyers and buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

What are the income limits?

City of Vacaville First-Time Homebuyer Program 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 Vacaville First-Time Homebuyer Program caps the purchase price at $650,000.

• 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 Vacaville First-Time Homebuyer Program serves buyers purchasing in Vacaville, California.

How do you apply?

Applications for City of Vacaville First-Time Homebuyer Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

1. 1

   Take a homebuyer education course

   Required by the program before funds are reserved.

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