The Community Development Department can assist you with information on the  Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program or the Homebuyers Assistance Program, both coordinated through Self-Help Enterprises.

You may qualify if you are buying or own a house that is located in the target area (City limits); if your household income from all sources does not exceed local/state guidelines; or if you own rental property and your tenants are income-eligible. This program can assist you with roof, foundation, and structural repairs; plumbing, electrical, and heating/cooling system repairs; and handicap modifications. The program will not assist with fencing, landscaping, work on detached structures, or luxury items, such as swimming pools.

There are different types of financing available such as zero or low interest loans with monthly payments to fit your budget or deferred payment loans with no interest or monthly payment, due and payable when the house is sold or transferred.

For more information on this Program, contact Lupe Cortez at (559) 802-1583, extension 583 or (800) 722-4822, extension 583. Se habla espanol. (For the hearing impaired, press 711.)

Self-Help Home Repair Assistance brochure

If you are a first-time homebuyer looking to purchase a home within the City limits of Chowchilla, the City can assist you with a zero interest, deferred payment loan (no payments). All you need is a small percent of the purchase price of the property you wish to buy, the ability to qualify for a home loan with a bank or mortgage company, and an income that does not exceed household size guidelines.

For more information on this Program, contact Maria Gonzalez at (559) 651-1000, extension 643 or (800) 722-4822. Se habla espanol. (For the hearing impaired, press 711.)

Homebuyer Assistance Program brochure    (en espanol)

These programs will be implemented in ways consistent with the City's commitment to Fair Housing. No person shall be excluded from participation, denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds on the basis of his/her religion or religious affiliation, age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status (children), physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or other arbitrary cause.

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