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VCCDC DPA - City of Camarillo

VCCDC DPA - City of Camarillo is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Camarillo, 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: 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.

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

Where it applies

Camarillo’s homes

  • 56.4% single-family
  • 18.7% townhouse
  • 3.3% 2–4 units
  • 18.3% 5+ units
  • 3.4% mobile & 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

  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 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.

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