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VCCDC Down Payment Assistance - Ventura County

VCCDC Down Payment Assistance - Ventura County is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Ventura County, California.

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The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: Minimum 620 FICO score required for all borrowers
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through VCCDC homebuyer counseling
  • Residency: Property within Ventura County
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen
  • My Way Home program. Available throughout Ventura County. Deferred 0% loan. Must complete homebuyer education. Income tier determines assistance amount.
  • A home in Ventura County

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • Households above 120% of area median income
  • Homes outside Ventura 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

120% of Ventura 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.

$135,600
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Ventura County’s homes

  • 62.7% single-family
  • 11.1% townhouse
  • 6% 2–4 units
  • 16% 5+ units
  • 4.2% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$822,700

Ventura County median home value

55.4%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Ventura County

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through VCCDC homebuyer counseling.

  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. 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 VCCDC Down Payment Assistance - Ventura County?

VCCDC Down Payment Assistance - Ventura County is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Ventura County, California. Up to $40,000 forgivable grant for qualified low-income homebuyers earning up to 80% AMI in Ventura County. Forgiven after 10 years. Min 620 FICO. Max DTI 45%. Requires homebuyer education. Located at 2231 Sturgis Road Suite A, Oxnard. Up to $40,000 in assistance. loan forgiven after required occupancy. Funding comes from Federal HOME / CalHome / County.

How much assistance does it provide?

VCCDC Down Payment Assistance - Ventura County offers up to $38,000 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?

VCCDC Down Payment Assistance - Ventura County is forgiven after 10 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Sale, transfer, or non-occupancy before 10 years. 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?

VCCDC Down Payment Assistance - Ventura County 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: Minimum 620 FICO score required for all borrowers. A homebuyer education course is required, through VCCDC homebuyer counseling. Residency requirement: Property within Ventura County. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen. My Way Home program. Available throughout Ventura County. Deferred 0% loan. Must complete homebuyer education. Income tier determines assistance amount.

What are the income limits?

VCCDC Down Payment Assistance - Ventura County limits household income to 120% 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?

VCCDC Down Payment Assistance - Ventura County 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?

VCCDC Down Payment Assistance - Ventura County serves homebuyers purchasing in Ventura County, California.

How do you apply?

Applications for VCCDC Down Payment Assistance - Ventura County 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.

Program terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.