California Mortgage Relief Program

California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA)

Available Emergency Repair

About This Program

California Mortgage Relief Program is available to homeowners in Daly City, CA.

Provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners who experienced pandemic-related financial hardship. Covers past-due mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and utilities. Does not require repayment.

Grant to cover past-due housing expenses; does not require repayment

Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In Daly City, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Up to $80,000 to cover past-due housing costs
  • Income at or below 150% AMI
  • Must have pandemic-related financial hardship
  • Covers mortgage, taxes, insurance, HOA, utilities
  • No repayment required

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

(888) 840-2594

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Your application paperwork

The California Mortgage Relief Program was a one-time federal Homeowner Assistance Fund grant run by the California Housing Finance Agency that covered past-due mortgage and property tax payments for homeowners hit by pandemic hardship. The program has ended and is no longer accepting applications or offering grants, so there is no current homeowner application form.

Steps to apply

  1. The program is closed. You can confirm this on the official site camortgagerelief.org, which states it is no longer accepting applications and no longer offering grants.
  2. If you are behind on your mortgage now, contact a free HUD-certified housing counselor through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at consumerfinance.gov/find-a-housing-counselor or call 1-855-411-2372.
  3. If your California home was destroyed or made uninhabitable by a qualified disaster, check the separate CalAssist Mortgage Fund, which is currently open. Apply online at calassistmortgagefund.org or see calhfa.ca.gov/CalAssist.
  4. Contact your loan servicer directly to ask about forbearance, a repayment plan, or a loan modification.
Get the official form

Documents you will likely need

  • Not applicable. This program is closed and no longer accepts applications.
  • If working with a HUD housing counselor: a recent mortgage statement
  • Recent income documentation such as pay stubs or tax returns
  • Recent bank statements
Download this checklist (PDF)

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Applications accepted through March 2026 or until funds exhausted

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Frequently asked questions

How much can California Mortgage Relief Program provide in Daly City, CA?

Up to $80,000 in assistance.

Who qualifies for California Mortgage Relief Program in Daly City?

California Mortgage Relief Program is open to homeowners in Daly City, CA.

How do I apply for California Mortgage Relief Program in Daly City, CA?

Apply directly with California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) using the official program link on this page or call (888) 840-2594. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Applications accepted through March 2026 or until funds exhausted.

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