Homeownership Assistance Program

The City of Rosemead has a Homeownership Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to qualified low-income home buyers for the purchase of homes located within the City of Rosemead. The Homeownership Assistance Program allows for the purchase of a single-family house or townhome/condominium with a purchase price/value of $902,500 or less for a single-family home and $601,350 or less for a townhome/condominium. Mobile homes or manufactured homes are not eligible for purchase. Participant must:

  • Have at least 3% of the sales price available in funds to contribute toward the purchase.
  • Must be credit worthy to qualify for a loan from a lending institution.
  • Must have an income high enough to support a mortgage payment. Due to the price level of homes, the applicant will likely need at least 15% to 20% of the purchase price for the purchase.

The current loan will become due and payable in the event of a default or death of the homebuyer, sale of the property, refinance of the property for cash-out, or when the homeowner no longer lives in the property. After the first day of year twenty-one of continued occupancy and ownership, 100% of the City loan will be forgiven (reduced to $0).

2024 Maximum Income Guidelines 

Household Size (No. of persons)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Max. Allowable Annual Income

$77,700

$88,800

$99,900

$110,950

$119,850

$128,750

$137,600

Based on HUD’s FY 2024 Income Limits for Los Angeles County.


The total household annual gross income (before taxes or deductions) cannot exceed the following. Income includes but is not limited to wages, tips, self-employment, retirement, cash aid, child support, alimony, etc.:


2024 Maximum City Assistance
City assistance for down payment, interest rate buydown and/or closing costs. The amount available is dependent on the number of bedrooms and is as follows:

Number of Bedrooms

1

2

3

4

Max. Total City Assistance

$208,049

$252,994

$327,293

$359,263

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These income figures are subject to change annually. Effective July 1, 2024.

 

The Program is currently only accepting names to be added to a program interest list. When funds become available, interested applicants will be notified by email. To obtain a copy of the Interest Form please click here.

For more detailed information please contact the Housing Division at (626) 569-2153 or [email protected].

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