NHSIE CalHome Program - Inland Empire
NHSIE CalHome Program - Inland Empire is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in San Bernardino 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: Contact lender for current credit score requirements
- A completed homebuyer education course
- Residency: Purchase in Riverside or San Bernardino County
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen
- 30-year deferred loan; forgiven at end of term. Must purchase in San Bernardino County or Riverside County. Income and purchase price limits apply.
- A home in San Bernardino County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino 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
San Bernardino County’s homesSan Bernardino County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 70% single-familysingle-family
- 4.6% townhousetownhouse
- 6.4% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 13.4% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 5.5% 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.
$505,000
San Bernardino County median home value
43%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in San Bernardino 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 NHSIE CalHome Program - Inland Empire?
NHSIE CalHome Program - Inland Empire is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in San Bernardino County, California. Up to $55,000 as 30-year deferred loan at 3% simple interest for first-time homebuyers in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Income at or below 80% AMI. CalHome program administered by NHSIE. Up to $55,000 in assistance. no monthly payments on DPA. Funding comes from State CalHome.
How much assistance does it provide?
NHSIE CalHome Program - Inland Empire offers up to $55,000 in assistance. The program asks homebuyers 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?
NHSIE CalHome Program - Inland Empire is forgiven after 30 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Sale, transfer, or non-occupancy. 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?
NHSIE CalHome Program - Inland Empire 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: Contact lender for current credit score requirements. A homebuyer education course is required. Residency requirement: Purchase in Riverside or San Bernardino County. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen. 30-year deferred loan; forgiven at end of term. Must purchase in San Bernardino County or Riverside County. Income and purchase price limits apply.
What are the income limits?
NHSIE CalHome Program - Inland Empire 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?
NHSIE CalHome Program - Inland Empire 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 not eligible.
Where does it apply?
NHSIE CalHome Program - Inland Empire serves homebuyers purchasing in San Bernardino County, California.
How do you apply?
Applications for NHSIE CalHome Program - Inland Empire 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 San Bernardino County homebuyersOther programs open to San Bernardino County homebuyers
- Inland Empire Down Payment Assistance Program (IEDPA)Up to $40,000
- Affordable Homes Inland Empire (AHIE) DPADeferred
- GSFA Platinum Grant - San Bernardino County SpecificGrant
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 113 programs for San Bernardino CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.