Shasta County Down Payment Assistance Program
Shasta County Down Payment Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Shasta 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 Shasta County (outside Redding; Anderson and Shasta Lake served)
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen
- Must purchase in unincorporated Shasta County; income ≤80% AMI; HOME-funded deferred loan
- A home in Shasta County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Purchases above the $450,000 price cap
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Shasta 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 Shasta 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
Shasta County’s homesShasta County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 70.8% single-familysingle-family
- 2.3% townhousetownhouse
- 8.7% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 7.9% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 10.4% 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.
$366,400
Shasta County median home value
46.3%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Shasta 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 Shasta County Down Payment Assistance Program?
Shasta County Down Payment Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Shasta County, California. Up to 3% interest loans up to 40% of purchase price for low-income first-time buyers outside Redding city limits (serves Anderson and Shasta Lake cities). Max purchase price $352,450. Contact: Cathleen Fives. Up to 40.0% of purchase price in assistance. no monthly payments on DPA. Funding comes from Federal HOME / CDBG.
How much assistance does it provide?
Shasta County Down Payment Assistance Program provides assistance worth 40% of the purchase price, as set by the program. 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?
Shasta County Down Payment Assistance Program 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 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?
Shasta County Down Payment Assistance Program 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 Shasta County (outside Redding; Anderson and Shasta Lake served). Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen. Must purchase in unincorporated Shasta County; income ≤80% AMI; HOME-funded deferred loan.
What are the income limits?
Shasta County Down Payment Assistance Program 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?
Shasta County Down Payment Assistance Program caps the purchase price at $450,000. 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?
Shasta County Down Payment Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Shasta County, California.
How do you apply?
Applications for Shasta County Down Payment Assistance Program 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 Shasta County homebuyersOther programs open to Shasta County homebuyers
- California Dream For AllUp to $150,000
- Freddie Mac BorrowSmart Access (California)Up to $3,000
- Bay Equity Home Loans CalHFA DPA PartnerDeferred
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 106 programs for Shasta CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.