GSFA Platinum Grant Program

What is GSFA Platinum Grant Program?

GSFA Platinum Grant Program is a grant for homebuyers in California.

• Grant (does not need to be repaid) up to 5% of first mortgage loan amount for down payment and/or closing costs. No first-time homebuyer requirement. Available statewide CA. No income limit in most areas. Minimum 640 FICO. Works with FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional.
• Up to 5.0% of purchase price in assistance.
• non-repayable grant.
• Funding comes from Bond/Authority.

How much assistance does it provide?

GSFA Platinum Grant Program 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 Platinum Grant 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?

GSFA Platinum Grant Program is open to buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

What are the income limits?

GSFA Platinum Grant Program 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 Platinum Grant 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 eligible.

Where does it apply?

GSFA Platinum Grant Program serves buyers purchasing anywhere in California.

How do you apply?

Applications for GSFA Platinum Grant Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

1. 1

   Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

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

2. 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.