Fresno Beyond Housing Foundation OpenHome Program
Fresno Beyond Housing Foundation OpenHome Program is a grant for homebuyers in Fresno, California.
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
- Residency: Purchase in Fresno area
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen
- A home inside Fresno city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Fresno
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 Fresno, Madera 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
Fresno’s homesFresno’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 61.2% single-familysingle-family
- 3.3% townhousetownhouse
- 11% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 21.9% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 2.5% 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.
$374,800
Fresno median home value
49.4%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Fresno
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program before funds are reserved.
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through Contact provider directly; subject to funding availability, 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 Fresno Beyond Housing Foundation OpenHome Program?
Fresno Beyond Housing Foundation OpenHome Program is a grant for homebuyers in Fresno, California. OpenHome down payment assistance program launched with $500,000 from U.S. Bank. Helps families in Fresno overcome down payment barriers. Focus on low- to moderate-income homebuyers. non-repayable grant. Funding comes from U.S. Bank / Non-profit.
How much assistance does it provide?
Fresno Beyond Housing Foundation OpenHome Program offers up to $25,000 in assistance. The program asks homebuyers to contribute 1% of purchase price (borrower minimum). The program can be combined with other assistance, subject to the rules of each. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
Fresno Beyond Housing Foundation OpenHome Program is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Repayment is triggered by None (grant). The assistance is recorded in N/A (grant - no lien) position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Fresno Beyond Housing Foundation OpenHome 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. On credit, the program states: Contact lender for current credit score requirements. A homebuyer education course is required. Residency requirement: Purchase in Fresno area. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen.
What are the income limits?
Fresno Beyond Housing Foundation OpenHome 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?
Fresno Beyond Housing Foundation OpenHome Program caps the purchase price as follows: Contact program for current purchase price limits. 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?
Fresno Beyond Housing Foundation OpenHome Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Fresno, California.
How do you apply?
Applications for Fresno Beyond Housing Foundation OpenHome Program 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.
Also for Fresno homebuyersOther programs open to Fresno homebuyers
- City of Fresno Forgivable Deferred Payment LoanForgivable
- Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) DPADeferred
- Fresno County First-Time Homebuyer Program (Unincorporated + Small Cities)Deferred
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 122 programs for FresnoProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.