Deferred second loan
City of Simi Valley Affordable Homeownership Program
First-time homebuyers · New construction · Income limits · Single-family (1-4 unit), FHA-approved condominium, townhome/PUD
Down payment assistance · Ventura County
Buying a home in Simi Valley, CA
1 Simi Valley program, 5 county programs and 54 statewide.Simi Valley has 1 program of its own, 5 more across Ventura County, and 54 statewide. Here is what each one offers, what the local market looks like, and who near you can walk you through it.
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Simi Valley’s own program
Anywhere in VenturaAnywhere in Ventura County
5 county programs5 county programs a Simi Valley homebuyer can also use
5 more programs are for homes in Camarillo, Oxnard and Thousand Oaks. See them 5 programs in neighboring cities — for homes inside those cities, not Simi Valley
- Camarillo — VCCDC DPA - City of Camarillo
- Oxnard — City of Oxnard Down Payment Assistance Program (PLHA)
- Oxnard — City of Oxnard First-Time Homebuyer Program (Separate from VCCDC)
- Oxnard — City of Oxnard Homebuyer Assistance Program
- Thousand Oaks — City of Thousand Oaks First-Time Homebuyer Assistance
The Simi Valley marketThe Simi Valley housing market
Kinds of homes hereWhat’s for sale here, and what the programs accept
Kinds of homes in Simi Valley
- 71.3% single-familysingle-family
- 8.4% townhousetownhouse
- 5.8% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 12.9% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 1.6% mobile & othermobile home & other
Condos count. 5 of Simi Valley’s 6 local and county programs accept condos. Habitat for Humanity Ventura County lists habitat-built single-family home.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25024.
When Simi Valley’s homes were built
pre-19401970s2020+
49.7%
of Simi Valley homes were built before 1980. Pre-1978 homes come with a federal lead-paint disclosure.of homes were built before 1980. A home built before 1978 comes with a federal lead-paint disclosure, and some programs require an inspection.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25034.
$135,600
County area median income, 4 people (HUD)HUD area median income, Ventura County, 4-person household (2026)
$122,081
Simi Valley median household incomeMedian household income in Simi Valley (Census, 2024)
56 of the 122 programs here set their income limit as a share of Ventura County’s area median income, adjusted for household size. See the published limits for Ventura County
Free help nearbyFree help near Simi Valley
2 HUD-approved counseling agencies within 15 miles2 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies within 15 miles
5 programs here ask for a homebuyer class first. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.5 of the 6 local programs here ask for a homebuyer class. A HUD-approved counselor teaches it and can walk you through your options. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.
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Across California and nationwide
116 statewide & federal programs54 statewide programs, plus federal options
Simi Valley questions
Does Simi Valley have its own down payment program?
Yes, one: City of Simi Valley Affordable Homeownership Program, a deferred second loan for first-time homebuyers (new construction, income limits). It is for homes inside Simi Valley.
Can I use assistance on a condo in Simi Valley?
5 of Simi Valley’s 6 local and county programs accept condos. Habitat for Humanity Ventura County lists habitat-built single-family home. Each program’s page lists the kinds of homes it accepts, and the agency confirms it for the home you choose.
What is the income limit in Ventura County?
Each program sets its own. 56 of the programs here set theirs as a share of HUD’s area median income for Ventura County, adjusted for household size. HUD publishes the median each year; the 2026 figure is shown above and on the published limits page.
Where can I take a homebuyer class near Simi Valley?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes, and 2 agencies are within 15 miles of Simi Valley. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.
ZIP codes
93062 · 93063 · 93065 · 93093 · 93094 · 93099
Nearby in Ventura
Sources
Sources: agency sites (June–August 2026), Census ACS 2024 5-year, HUD FY2026, HUD counseling list. Hey Prescott is not a lender.Programs: Hey Prescott catalog of 2,000+ programs, each verified with its agency (June–August 2026). Market: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Income: HUD FY2026 income limits. Counselors: HUD list of approved housing counseling agencies. Hey Prescott is not a lender.