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GSFA Assist-to-Own - Placer County Employees

Placer County, California

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Assistance

5.5%

Of the purchase price, as the program sets it

Price cap

$764,750

Highest purchase price the program allows

Repayment

Deferred

No payments until the home is sold or refinanced

What is GSFA Assist-to-Own - Placer County Employees?

GSFA Assist-to-Own - Placer County Employees is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Placer County, California.

  • Enhanced GSFA Platinum (5.5% total) for Placer County employees. Purchase anywhere in CA. Zero interest, no monthly payments.
  • Up to 5.5% of purchase price in assistance.
  • no monthly payments on DPA.
  • Funding comes from Bond/Authority.

How much assistance does it provide?

GSFA Assist-to-Own - Placer 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 - Placer County Employees 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, or payoff of first mortgage.
  • 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?

GSFA Assist-to-Own - Placer County Employees is open to buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

The program requires

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: Minimum 640 FICO score required for all borrowers
  • Residency: Primary residence; must be Placer County employee
  • 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 $764,750 price cap

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 - Placer County Employees sets its income limit as follows: Contact program provider for current income limits.

  • 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 - Placer County Employees caps the purchase price at $764,750.

  • 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 - Placer 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 - Placer County Employees serves buyers purchasing in Placer County, California.

How do you apply?

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

  1. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through GSFA lender portal, and are subject to availability.

  2. 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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