Wells Fargo Homebuyer Access Grant - California
Wells Fargo Homebuyer Access Grant - California is a grant for homebuyers in California.
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: Contact lender for current credit score requirements
- Residency: Primary residence in select CA metro areas
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen
- Must use Wells Fargo mortgage; income ≤80% AMI; non-repayable; can be used for down payment or closing costs; must purchase in eligible area
- A home in California
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above 120% of area median income
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 the area median income where the home is
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
California’s homesCalifornia’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 57% single-familysingle-family
- 7.4% townhousetownhouse
- 7.8% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 24.1% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 3.6% 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.
$734,700
California median home value
56%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.
How to apply
How to applyTwo steps, in this order
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through Lender direct application, 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 Wells Fargo Homebuyer Access Grant - California?
Wells Fargo Homebuyer Access Grant - California is a grant for homebuyers in California. $10,000 down payment assistance grant for eligible borrowers earning 120% or less of AMI in select CA metro areas. Fixed-rate conventional loan only. Grant does not require repayment. Up to $10,000 in assistance. non-repayable grant. Funding comes from Bank (CRA).
How much assistance does it provide?
Wells Fargo Homebuyer Access Grant - California offers up to $10,000 in assistance. The program asks homebuyers to contribute 3% 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?
Wells Fargo Homebuyer Access Grant - California is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Repayment is triggered by None (grant). The assistance is recorded in N/A (grant - no lien) position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Wells Fargo Homebuyer Access Grant - California is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: Contact lender for current credit score requirements. Residency requirement: Primary residence in select CA metro areas. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen. Must use Wells Fargo mortgage; income ≤80% AMI; non-repayable; can be used for down payment or closing costs; must purchase in eligible area.
What are the income limits?
Wells Fargo Homebuyer Access Grant - California limits household income to 120% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Low to moderate income: household income ≤120% 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?
Wells Fargo Homebuyer Access Grant - California caps the purchase price as follows: Contact program for current purchase price limits. Eligible property types include Single-family (1-2 unit), conventional condominium, townhome, PUD. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
Wells Fargo Homebuyer Access Grant - California serves homebuyers purchasing anywhere in California.
How do you apply?
Applications for Wells Fargo Homebuyer Access Grant - California go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Lender direct application. 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 California homebuyersOther programs open to California homebuyers
- California Dream For AllUp to $150,000
- Bank of America Down Payment Grant - CaliforniaUp to $10,000
- Bank of America America's Home Grant - CaliforniaUp to $7,500
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 116 programs for CaliforniaProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.