California Housing Finance Agency
California Housing Finance Agency CalHFA MyHome Assistance is available to homeowners in Merced, CA.
Down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers in Merced County. Provides deferred-payment junior loan for down payment and closing costs when used with a CalHFA first mortgage.
Assistance is 3.5% of purchase price up to $15,000, deferred payment loan
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Merced, CA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Merced, CA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Documents you will likely need
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: Ongoing, subject to funding availability
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Email us about this programCalifornia Housing Finance Agency CalHFA MyHome Assistance is open to homeowners in Merced, CA.
Apply directly with California Housing Finance Agency using the official program link on this page or call (877) 922-5432. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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