Kings County First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
Kings County First-Time Homebuyer Assistance is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Kings County, California.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: Minimum 620 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
- A home in Kings County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Purchases above the $400,000 price cap
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Kings County
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 Kings 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
Kings County’s homesKings County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 71.2% single-familysingle-family
- 5.3% townhousetownhouse
- 9.2% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 10.1% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 4.2% 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.
$324,300
Kings County median home value
42%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Kings County
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 Kings County First-Time Homebuyer Assistance?
Kings County First-Time Homebuyer Assistance is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Kings County, California. DOWN payment assistance for low-income first-time homebuyers in Kings County including Hanford, Lemoore, and Corcoran. 0% deferred loan. Up to $40,000 in assistance. no monthly payments on DPA. Funding comes from HOME/CDBG.
Do you have to pay it back?
Kings County First-Time Homebuyer Assistance 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, transfer, or refinance. 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?
Kings County First-Time Homebuyer Assistance 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: Minimum 620 FICO score required for all borrowers. A homebuyer education course is required. Residency requirement: Must occupy as primary residence. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen.
What are the income limits?
Kings County First-Time Homebuyer Assistance 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?
Kings County First-Time Homebuyer Assistance caps the purchase price at $400,000. 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?
Kings County First-Time Homebuyer Assistance serves homebuyers purchasing in Kings County, California.
How do you apply?
Applications for Kings County First-Time Homebuyer Assistance 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 Kings County homebuyersOther programs open to Kings County homebuyers
- GSFA Assist-to-Own - Kings County EmployeesDeferred
- California Dream For AllUp to $150,000
- Freddie Mac BorrowSmart Access (California)Up to $3,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 107 programs for Kings CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.