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First-Time Homebuyer Program (My Anaheim Home)

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First-Time Homebuyer Program (My Anaheim Home) is a California down payment assistance program from City of Anaheim. It provides $50,000 as a deferred-payment loan. It is aimed at first-time buyers. Eligibility, income limits and funding are set by the agency, so confirm current terms on its official page.

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Eligibility notes

30-year deferred loan, 1% simple interest, no monthly payments; must not have owned a home in last 3 years. $5M allocated by City Council May 2025 (https://www.anaheim.gov/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=3097).

Where does First-Time Homebuyer Program (My Anaheim Home) apply?

This city-level program is available to buyers in Anaheim. Cities on our site where it applies:

DetailProgram terms
Assistance$50,000
TypeDeferred-payment loan
Minimum creditNot published on the program page
First-time buyerRequired
Income limitsEarning $200,000 or less (per City news release May 2025); program page says income limits apply

How does First-Time Homebuyer Program (My Anaheim Home) work with an FHA loan?

California's 2026 FHA one-unit limits start at $541,287, which supports a price of about $560,000 with 3.5% down.

Where do I confirm current terms?

On the official page: https://www.anaheim.gov/6695/First-Time-Homebuyer-Program. Programs can pause when funds run out, so confirm availability with a participating lender.

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Frequently asked questions

$50,000, according to City of Anaheim.

It's a deferred loan — no monthly payments, repaid when you sell, refinance or pay off the first mortgage.

Earning $200,000 or less (per City news release May 2025); program page says income limits apply

Sources

Data last updated October 25, 2026.

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Figures on this page are estimates for educational purposes only and are not a loan offer or commitment to lend. Rates, loan limits, fees and assistance programs change frequently and vary by lender, location and borrower profile. Confirm current terms with a licensed loan officer.