NACA Purchase Program - California
NACA Purchase Program - California is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in California.
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: Contact lender for current credit score requirements
- A completed homebuyer education course
- Residency: Primary residence; income-based (low/moderate income focus)
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen
- No down payment, no closing costs, no fees, below-market rate. Must attend free NACA homebuyer workshop. Extensive counseling process (avg. 6-12 months). Credit score not the primary qualifier — payment history emphasized. Must commit to owner-occupancy.
- A home in California
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Purchases above the $822,375 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.
Where it applies
California’s homesCalifornia’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 57% single-familysingle-family
- 7.4% townhousetownhouse
- 7.8% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 24.1% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 3.6% 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.
$734,700
California median home value
56%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.
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 NACA Purchase Program - California?
NACA Purchase Program - California is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in California. No down payment, no closing costs, no PMI, no fees, below-market fixed rate mortgage. Not a traditional DPA — the entire program overcomes down-payment barrier through no-down structure. CA offices in Hawthorne (LA area). 2025 high-cost area purchase limit $822,375. Extensive counseling required. no monthly payments on DPA. Funding comes from Non-profit / CRA bank commitments.
Do you have to pay it back?
NACA Purchase Program - California 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, transfer of title, or end of owner-occupancy. The assistance is recorded in 2nd 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?
NACA Purchase Program - California is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: Contact lender for current credit score requirements. A homebuyer education course is required. Residency requirement: Primary residence; income-based (low/moderate income focus). Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen. No down payment, no closing costs, no fees, below-market rate. Must attend free NACA homebuyer workshop. Extensive counseling process (avg. 6-12 months). Credit score not the primary qualifier — payment history emphasized. Must commit to owner-occupancy.
What are the income limits?
NACA Purchase Program - California 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?
NACA Purchase Program - California caps the purchase price at $822,375. Eligible property types include Single-family (1-2 unit), conventional condominium, townhome, PUD. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
NACA Purchase Program - California serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in California.
How do you apply?
Applications for NACA Purchase Program - California 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 California homebuyersOther programs open to California homebuyers
- California Dream For AllUp to $150,000
- Bank of America Down Payment Grant - CaliforniaUp to $10,000
- Wells Fargo Homebuyer Access Grant - CaliforniaUp to $10,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 116 programs for CaliforniaProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.