Income limits vary by county. For example, applicants in Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties cannot earn more than $277,000. Santa Clara County has the highest income limit – $287,000. Applicants must also pass a background check, must be pre-approved and complete an online homebuyers course.
Eligibility. One borrower must be a first-generation homebuyer. All borrowers must be first-time homebuyers. Income must meet CalHFA Income Limits for the county you are purchasing in.
Happy homebuyers. Getty Images. Some first-time homebuyers in California are about to get some much needed help from the state. This year's version of a state-funded program called Dream for All is offering up to $150,000 per buyer to help with expenses associated with buying a home.
Depending on your income level the minimum credit score requirement is between 660 and 680.
Due to extremely high demand, the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) used a random selection process to ensure all 18,000 applicants had an equal chance at receiving funding from the $255 million available from the second round of Dream For All.
Eligibility. One borrower must be a first-generation homebuyer. All borrowers must be first-time homebuyers. Income must meet CalHFA Income Limits for the county you are purchasing in.
The home must have been the principal place of residence of the owner on the lien date, January 1st. To claim the exemption, the homeowner must make a one-time filing with the county assessor where the property is located.
You must occupy the dwelling as your principal residence as of January 1 of each year to qualify for the Homeowners' Exemption for that year.
Complete form BOE-266, Claim for Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption. Obtain the claim form from the County Assessor's office where the property is located. Submit the completed form to the same office.
You can file a declared homestead by taking these steps: Buy a declared homestead form from an office-supply store, or download a form from the Registrar-Recorder's website. Fill out the form. Sign the form and have it notarized.