NHSIE CalHome Program - Inland Empire

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 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?

NHSIE CalHome Program - Inland Empire is forgiven after 30 years, so a buyer 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 buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

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 buyers 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.

1. 1

   Take a homebuyer education course

   Required by the program before funds are reserved.

2. 2

   Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

   Funds are reserved through Contact provider directly; subject to funding availability, and are subject to availability.

3. 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.