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NACA Homeownership through Public Housing Assistance (HOT-PHA)

Statewide, California

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Repayment

Grant

Not repaid

What is NACA Homeownership through Public Housing Assistance (HOT-PHA)?

NACA Homeownership through Public Housing Assistance (HOT-PHA) is a grant for homebuyers in Statewide, California.

  • PHA Voucher payment + NACA Best in America Mortgage. No down, no closing costs, no PMI, below-market fixed rate. Voucher amount fluctuates with income changes, eliminating risk.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) recipients combine voucher with NACA's no-down-payment, no-PMI, below-market-rate mortgage. Voucher payment goes directly to lender. Borrower can become debt-free in 20 years or less.
  • Funding comes from HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program + NACA.

Do you have to pay it back?

NACA Homeownership through Public Housing Assistance (HOT-PHA) is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid.

  • Repayment is triggered by per first mortgage terms.
  • Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

NACA Homeownership through Public Housing Assistance (HOT-PHA) 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
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Required - NACA homebuyer workshop
  • Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (NT20250012). Restricted to Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holders whose Public Housing Authority offers HCV homeownership. Member must complete NACA Workshop.

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?

NACA Homeownership through Public Housing Assistance (HOT-PHA) sets its income limit as follows: HCV income criteria (PHA-set, very-low-income focus).

  • The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s.
  • 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?

NACA Homeownership through Public Housing Assistance (HOT-PHA) can be used for Single-family, Condo, Townhouse, 2-4 unit owner-occupied.

Where does it apply?

NACA Homeownership through Public Housing Assistance (HOT-PHA) serves buyers purchasing in Statewide, California.

How do you apply?

Applications for NACA Homeownership through Public Housing Assistance (HOT-PHA) go through the administering agency.

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Required - NACA homebuyer workshop.

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider 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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