Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP)

CalHFA partners with over 300 localities (cities, counties, housing authorities, nonprofit entities, and redevelopment agencies) to offer the AHPP. This program is intended for low income first-time homebuyers who meet specified income limits and who are purchasing a new or existing home anywhere in California.

 

Program Elements

Requirements

Details and Reference Sources

First-Time Homebuyer

Borrower must be a first-time homebuyer purchasing a primary residence intended for owner-occupancy.

A borrower is considered a first-time homebuyer if they have not owned and occupied a home in the past three (3) years.

Income Limits

Refer to CalHFA’s income limits established for the county in which the borrower is purchasing.

Sales Price Limits

Refer to CalHFA’s published sales price limits for the county in which the property is located.

Citizenship

Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien or other qualified alien

Property Eligibility

Available Through Localities and Approved Lenders

Refer to the Locality or CalHFA’s approved lender list for a lender in your area.

Other Requirements

Must qualify for and meet the requirements of the CalHFA first mortgage loan, the lender, the AHPP partner and the mortgage insurer/guarantor. Other program requirements may apply; please contact the specific AHPP partner or an approved lender for more details.

For More Information

To learn more about AHPP, contact us at:

CalHFA Homeownership Division
P.O. Box 4034 , Sacramento, CA 95812
Phone: 877.9.CalHFA
Email: homeownership@calhfa.ca.gov

Homebuyers interested in applying for financing, should contact the specific AHPP partner or one of CalHFA's approved lenders.

CalHFA does not lend money directly to consumers. CalHFA works through and uses approved private lenders to qualify consumers and to make all mortgage loans. CalHFA purchases closed loans that meet CalHFA's requirements. The fees consumers pay could be different depending on the lender and the program. View the sample Truth in Lending disclosure here