VCCDC DPA - City of Camarillo
VCCDC DPA - City of Camarillo is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Camarillo, California.
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: Purchase within City of Camarillo
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen
- Must purchase in Camarillo; income ≤120% Ventura County AMI; administered by VCCDC; forgivable/deferred loan
- A home inside Camarillo city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Purchases above the $800,000 price cap
- Households above 120% of area median income
- Homes outside Camarillo
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.
Where it applies
Camarillo’s homesCamarillo’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 56.4% single-familysingle-family
- 18.7% townhousetownhouse
- 3.3% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 18.3% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 3.4% 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.
$827,300
Camarillo median home value
45.2%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Camarillo
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through VCCDC homebuyer counseling.
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 VCCDC DPA - City of Camarillo?
VCCDC DPA - City of Camarillo is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Camarillo, California. Up to $40,000 forgivable grant for first-time buyers in Camarillo. Income at or below 80% AMI. Forgiven after 10 years of owner-occupancy. Up to $40,000 in assistance. loan forgiven after required occupancy. Funding comes from City of Camarillo / Federal HOME.
How much assistance does it provide?
VCCDC DPA - City of Camarillo offers up to $50,000 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 DPA - City of Camarillo 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 DPA - City of Camarillo 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: Purchase within City of Camarillo. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen. Must purchase in Camarillo; income ≤120% Ventura County AMI; administered by VCCDC; forgivable/deferred loan.
What are the income limits?
VCCDC DPA - City of Camarillo 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 DPA - City of Camarillo caps the purchase price at $800,000. 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?
VCCDC DPA - City of Camarillo serves homebuyers purchasing in Camarillo, California.
How do you apply?
Applications for VCCDC DPA - City of Camarillo 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 Camarillo homebuyersOther programs open to Camarillo homebuyers
- VCCDC Down Payment Assistance - Ventura CountyUp to $38,000
- Ventura County Mortgage Credit Certificate ProgramUp to $2,000
- City of Oxnard Homebuyer Program (County Expansion)Deferred
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 122 programs for CamarilloProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.