Town of Truckee CalHome Reuse Program
Town of Truckee CalHome Reuse Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Truckee, California.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course, through Required - HUD-approved homebuyer education
- Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (CA260111). Must be first-time homebuyer (3-year lookback). Property must be within Truckee Town Limits. First-come, first-served.
- A home inside Truckee city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Homes outside Truckee
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
Truckee’s homesTruckee’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 81.4% single-familysingle-family
- 2.3% townhousetownhouse
- 6.9% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 7.1% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 2.3% 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.
$947,900
Truckee median home value
29.8%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Truckee
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Required - HUD-approved homebuyer education.
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through first-come-first-served, 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 Town of Truckee CalHome Reuse Program?
Town of Truckee CalHome Reuse Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Truckee, California. Distinct from Truckee BEGIN Reuse Program (which is 120% AMI). CalHome funds reused locally for low-income homebuyers in Truckee. Manufactured housing also eligible. Up to $80,000 deferred-payment loan at 3% interest for first-time homebuyers purchasing within Truckee Town Limits. Lower income limit (80% AMI) than the BEGIN Reuse Program (120% AMI). Funding comes from California HCD CalHome Program (reuse funds).
Do you have to pay it back?
Town of Truckee CalHome Reuse 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, refinance, or change of primary residence. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Town of Truckee CalHome Reuse 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. A homebuyer education course is required, through Required - HUD-approved homebuyer education. Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (CA260111). Must be first-time homebuyer (3-year lookback). Property must be within Truckee Town Limits. First-come, first-served.
What are the income limits?
Town of Truckee CalHome Reuse Program sets its income limit as follows: Household income (all members 18+) must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income (Nevada County). Household income (all members 18+) must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income (Nevada County). 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?
Town of Truckee CalHome Reuse Program can be used for Single-family, Condo, Townhouse, Manufactured (real property). Manufactured homes are eligible.
Where does it apply?
Town of Truckee CalHome Reuse Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Truckee, California.
How do you apply?
Applications for Town of Truckee CalHome Reuse Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through first-come-first-served. 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 Truckee homebuyersOther programs open to Truckee homebuyers
- Town of Truckee BEGIN Reuse ProgramDeferred
- Nevada County First-Time Homebuyer ProgramUp to $50,000
- California Dream For AllUp to $150,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 119 programs for TruckeeProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.