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Program Updates

April 19, 2023

Issue No. 11

Commemorating Fair Housing Month

April is Fair Housing Month, and this year commemorates the 55th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination when they are renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.

Homeownership is vital to building generational wealth and creating a sustainable future for families. This month, we reaffirm our commitment to helping alleviate socioeconomic barriers in housing assistance and building an equitable future for homeowners in CA, especially those who have been hit hardest by the pandemic.

General Updates

Up to $80,000 in Grants to Cover Late Property Taxes Now Available to Eligible Homeowners

California Mortgage Relief Program Raises Cap on Property Tax Assistance 

The California Mortgage Relief Program has raised the limit for assistance with delinquent property taxes from $20,000 to a maximum of $80,000 per household.

This update comes as many Californians continue to feel the financial hardships onset by the pandemic. By increasing the cap on property tax assistance, the program is continuing to act as a safety net for homeowners across the state. Even homeowners who missed the recent April 10 deadline for paying property taxes could be eligible for grants.

To receive additional assistance for property tax payments, homeowners must meet all other program requirements at the time of re-application.

For more information about all assistance types offered by the Program, visit CaMortgageRelief.org.

In Case You Missed It

Sonoma County Treasurer-Tax Collector, Erick Roeser, notified homeowners that the California Mortgage Relief Program has increased the limit for property tax assistance from $20,000 to a maximum of $80,000 per household.

Roeser states, "Many Californians are still feeling the impact of the financial hardships they endured throughout the pandemic. By increasing the cap on property tax assistance, the program is continuing to act as a safety net for homeowners. Those who believe they may now be eligible should re-apply."

Univision 34 Los Angeles recently interviewed Lorena Dominguez from the California Mortgage Relief Program on how the program has raised the cap on property tax assistance and how homeowners can continue to receive help through the Program.

Community Partner Updates

Community groups throughout California are helping to spread the word about the California Mortgage Relief Program and offering application assistance to homeowners. Check out a few of the events from the past month!

Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County participated in Santa Rose Junior College's Love and Wellness Resource Fair. Their California Mortgage Relief Program team spoke with local college students about the assistance offered through the program and provided them with flyers to share with parents and/or family members that are homeowners.

Ring of Democracy shared important program resources at the Natomas Spring Festival Resources and Health Fair. Their California Mortgage Relief Program team spoke with Sacramento homeowners about the many ways they can receive assistance through the Program.

Thank you to all our community partners for your hard work!

Resources Available

For more information on the free resources available such as legal assistance and help through our Community Based Organizations, please visit CaMortgageRelief.org/help.

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Updated Program Toolkit Available!

The California Mortgage Relief Program has updated outreach materials now available on our website, including the toolkit, flyers and social media posts with sample copy. All of our materials are available in several languages and can be downloaded at our Partner Resources page below. Help us spread the word!

About the California Mortgage Relief Program

While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of Americans and created turmoil for homeowners, California received $1 billion in mortgage relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act’s Homeowner Assistance Fund. Homeowners who have fallen behind on their housing payments due to pandemic-related financial hardship can use these funds to get caught up. 

The California Mortgage Relief Program is being provided to homeowners through CalHFA Homeowner Relief Corporation in collaboration with the state’s Housing is Key initiative.