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GSFA Assist-to-Own - Los Angeles County Employees

Los Angeles County, California

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Assistance

5.5%

Of the purchase price, as the program sets it

Income limit

200% AMI

Of area median income; varies by county and household size

Price cap

$1.2M

Highest purchase price the program allows

Repayment

Grant

Not repaid

What is GSFA Assist-to-Own - Los Angeles County Employees?

GSFA Assist-to-Own - Los Angeles County Employees is a grant for homebuyers in Los Angeles County, California.

  • GSFA Assist-to-Own for Los Angeles County public employees. Up to 4% grant for down payment/closing costs. No repayment required.
  • Up to 4.0% of purchase price in assistance.
  • non-repayable grant.
  • Funding comes from GSFA.

How much assistance does it provide?

GSFA Assist-to-Own - Los Angeles County Employees provides assistance worth 5.5% of the purchase price, as set by the program.

  • The program asks buyers 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?

GSFA Assist-to-Own - Los Angeles County Employees is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid.

  • Repayment is triggered by N/A (non-repayable 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?

GSFA Assist-to-Own - Los Angeles County Employees is open to first-time homebuyers and buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

The program requires

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: Minimum 640 FICO score required for all borrowers
  • A completed homebuyer education course
  • Residency: Must occupy as primary residence
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen
  • Must be employed by participating county government; up to 5.5% of first mortgage as DPA (3.5% deferred loan + up to 2% grant); no first-time buyer requirement

The program excludes

  • Manufactured homes
  • Purchases above the $1.2M price cap
  • Households above 200% of area median income

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

What are the income limits?

GSFA Assist-to-Own - Los Angeles County Employees limits household income to 200% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size.

  • Workforce/moderate income: household income ≤200% 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?

GSFA Assist-to-Own - Los Angeles County Employees caps the purchase price at $1.2M.

  • Eligible property types include Single-family (1-4 unit), FHA-approved condominium, townhome/PUD.
  • New construction is eligible.
  • Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Is there eligibility for specific groups?

GSFA Assist-to-Own - Los Angeles County Employees is limited to employees of Employees of GSFA Member Counties.

  • Being named here means the program mentions the group, not that membership alone qualifies an applicant — the rest of the eligibility rules still apply.

Where does it apply?

GSFA Assist-to-Own - Los Angeles County Employees serves buyers purchasing in Los Angeles County, California.

How do you apply?

Applications for GSFA Assist-to-Own - Los Angeles County Employees go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program before funds are reserved.

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through GSFA lender portal, 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 buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

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