GSFA Platinum - Tehama County

What is GSFA Platinum - Tehama County?

GSFA Platinum - Tehama County is a grant for homebuyers in Tehama County, California.

• GSFA Platinum grant up to 5% in Tehama County. No repayment. Members 1st Credit Union also offered FHLB MDPA grants here (depleted 4/2025).
• 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 - Tehama County provides assistance worth 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 - Tehama County 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 - Tehama County is open to buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

What are the income limits?

GSFA Platinum - Tehama County 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 - Tehama County caps the purchase price at $541,287.

• 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 - Tehama County serves buyers purchasing in Tehama County, California.

How do you apply?

Applications for GSFA Platinum - Tehama County 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.