Pathway to Home Closing Cost Assistance Grant Program
Temporarily ClosedCalifornia Association of REALTORSCAFirst-Time Homeowner
Funding: Provides a grant of up to 10000 dollars that can be applied toward eligible closing costs with no repayment required if program conditions are met.Statewide closing cost assistance provided as a non repayable grant funded through the California Association of Realtors Housing Affordability Fund in partnership with a nonprofit administrator.First-comeDeadline: Jan 1, 2024Scope: Statewide (California)private
Updated: Dec 6, 2025
Summary
A grant program to assist first-time homebuyers in underserved communities with closing costs, up to $10,000, in partnership with REALTORS.
Benefits
closing cost assistancegrantnonprofit partnershipunderserved borrowersCalifornia homebuyer supportfirst time buyer incentive
Who Can Apply
homebuyerfirst-time homebuyerunderserved community homebuyerlow-income homebuyermoderate-income homebuyerCalifornia homebuyer
Eligible Locations
Eligible first time homebuyers purchasing an owner occupied primary residence anywhere in California who are from underserved communities, have household income at or below about 120 percent of area median income, work with a California Association of Realtors member agent and will have no more than about 20000 dollars in liquid assets after closing.
Eligibility
First-time homebuyers from underserved communities, ≤ 120% AMI, must use California REALTOR®, no more than $20k savings post-purchase
Full Description
The Pathway to Home Closing Cost Assistance Grant Program (via C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund and non-profit partner NPHS) provides non-repayable grants up to $10,000 for eligible first-time homebuyers in California who are members of underserved groups (people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+), income ≤ 120% AMI, represented by a C.A.R. REALTOR®, purchasing a principal residence with no cash-back and ≤ $20k savings post-closing. (California Association of Realtors)
Verification & Details
Status: Temporarily Closed
Source: car.org
Apply on official siteUpdated Dec 6, 2025