What is the Down Payment Assistance Program?
Shasta County Housing and Community Action Programs provides 3% interest
loans to qualified low-income, first-time home buyers to help with
their down payment and closing costs. The program is available in the
unincorporated area of Shasta County. 1.5% available to qualified disaster victims.
How much can you borrow?
The loan amount can be up to 40% of the purchase price. At the maximum
purchase price of $246,000, the DAP loan could be as much as
$80,000. The borrower must contribute at least 3% of the purchase
price to the sale transaction. This may be a gift.
Who is eligible?
The program is available to first-time home buyers, who qualify under
the following income guidelines. Gross household income must be below
these limits.
A first-time home buyer is someone who has not owned a home in the last 3 years, or who qualifies as a "displaced home-maker".
| Household Size |
Annual Income |
Monthly Income |
| 1 |
$39,150 |
$3,263 |
| 2 |
$44,750 |
$3,729 |
| 3 |
$50,350 |
$4,196 |
| 4 |
$55,900 |
$4,658 |
| 5 |
$60,400 |
$5,033 |
| 6 |
$64,850 |
$5,404 |
| 7 |
$69,350 |
$5,779 |
| 8 |
$73,800 |
$6,150 |
How do you apply?
- Contact a mortgage lender to obtain a pre-qualification letter.
- Visit the Department of Housing and Community Action Programs to place your name on the waiting list and pick up an application.
- Return the completed application along with the requested documentation to our office.
For more information please contact:
Cathleen Fives
Housing & Community Program Specialist
1450 Court Street, Suite 108
Redding, CA 96001
Phone: 530-229-8308
Fax: 530-225-5178
E-mail: cfives@co.shasta.ca.us
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Download DAP Brochure |