City of Highland

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Special Sections:

Senior Housing
Low and moderate income housing with long-term covenants

Down Payment Assistance Program

This program helps low- and moderate-income families purchase a home by assisting with the down payment. It provides a cash subsidy up to ten percent of the purchase price of the home.

To qualify, applicants must show that they have a financial need, have not owned a home in the past 3 years, qualify for the first mortgage loan, and be able to pay three percent down. The applicant must earn less than 120 percent of the area median income. The area median income is determined annually by the U.S. Department of Housing an d Urban Development. For more information, call Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire at (909) 884-6891.

Neighborhood Pride Home Improvement Grant Program

The Neighborhood pride Home Improvement Grant Program offers homeowners the opportunity to make improvements. To their home by receiving a one-time grant of up to $25,000 without repayment required. If you continue to live in the home for a duration of 5 years and maintain the improvements, no repayment will be required.

What can be fixed?
Roofs, exterior paint, stucco, fascia, garage doors, driveways, landscaping, irrigation, windows, general maintenance, substandard living conditions and other health and safety problems can be repaired with grant funds.
What if the repair costs exceed $25,000?
The maximum funding available through this grant program is the exact amount of the repairs needed, not to exceed $25,000. If the repair costs exceed $25,000, you may qualify for additional funding through the County of San Bernardino. If you wish, the City and County staff will assist you in applying for these additional programs.
Qualification
The program is limited to Single-Family Residences only. To qualify you must own and reside full-time in the home to be repaired, meet the income eligibility requirements, and live in Program Target Areas. The Target Areas include 1) the neighborhood south of Base Line between Victoria and Palm Avenues, and 2) the Highland's Historic District.
2008 Income Eligibility Requirements
1 Person: $52,100
2 Persons: $59,500
3 Persons: $67,000
4 Persons: $74,400
5 Persons: $80,400
6 Persons: $86,300
7 Persons: $92,300
8 Persons: $98,200
How to proceed
If you would like more information, please call Leilani Garcia at (909) 864-8732 extension 259 or Judith Jaurigue at (909) 864-8732 extension 250

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO HIGHLAND RESIDENTS

Acquisition Rehabilitation Program

The county purchases vacant, deteriorating properties for rehabilitation and resale to qualified low- to moderate-income buyers. Call (909) 388-0090.

Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Housing Assistance Program

Promotes Partnership between government and nonprofit organizations and increases the ability of nonprofit organizations to develop and manage affordable housing. Call (909) 388-0900.

First-Time Home Buyer Program
Single-Family Home Mortgage Revenue Bond Program

Provides below-market interest rate loans to qualified buyers for families who have not owned a home in the preceding three years; will occupy the home as their principle residence; and meet the income criteria. Call (909) 388-0900.

Home Ownership Assistance Program (HAP) - HOME

Provides financial assistance to purchase a home. HOME funds are used for "GAP" financing, down payment or mortgage insurance, and closing costs. Assistance is in the form of a deferred loan secured by a silent second. The family's annual gross income must be between 65 and 80 percent of county median. They must live or work in San Bernardino County one year prior to applying, be able to contribute three percent of the purchase price and arrange private lender financing for the first loan. They must not currently own a home, and the new home can not exceed the sales price established by the county. Call (909) 388-0900.

Rental Property Acquisition and Rehabilitation Housing Assistance Program - HOME

Used for the acquisition of affordable rental housing and/or essential improvements to correct substandard conditions. Assistance is in the form of a loan for acquisition and/or rehabilitation of single- or multifamily rental units to be occupied by eligible households. The applicant must maintain rental levels for assisted not to exceed those established federal guidelines, and the annual gross income for tenants in HOME-funded units may not exceed 80 percent of county median income. Call (909) 388-0900.

Senior Home Repair Program
Provides senior home owners with a one-time grant in the form of labor and material to correct code violations and/or health and safety problems. Assistance is provided at no cost to the home owner. The applicant must be an owner-occupant of a single-family dwelling or mobile home and have lived in the property for one year. They must be 60 years of age or permanently disabled, and their annual gross income can not exceed 80 percent of county median.
Single-Family Home Improvement Loan Program
Provides home owners with rehabilitation loans at or below market interest rates. Repairs include room additions, septic systems, paint and stucco, acoustic ceilings, roofing, and pest control. The applicant must be an owner-occupant of a single-family residence for at least one year with an annual gross income not exceeding 80 percent of the county median income.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO HIGHLAND RESIDENTS