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Program Updates

August 15, 2023

Issue No. 15

General Updates

Need help with delinquent housing payments? To date, the California Mortgage Relief Program has assisted more than 20,000 California households with an average of $25,000 in funding per homeowner to help save their homes.

Funded by the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act’s Homeowner Assistance Fund and operated by the CalHFA Homeowner Relief Corporation, the California Mortgage Relief Program is here to ease financial hardships resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Homeowners may be eligible for up to a maximum amount of $80,000 in total assistance per household. 

If you are a homeowner in need of help with any of the following, this program may be able to help you:



• Past-due mortgage payments
• Missed property taxes
• Partial claims and loan deferrals taken during or after January 2020
• Reverse mortgage arrearages

To learn more about the program and determine your eligibility, please click here.

Reminder: New Delinquency Date is August 1, 2023

The California Mortgage Relief Program announced earlier this month that it has adjusted its delinquency date requirement for past-due mortgage and property tax payments from March 1, 2023, to August 1, 2023. Homeowners who have missed at least 2 mortgage payments or 1 property tax payment by August 1, 2023, and are currently behind, may qualify for up to $80,000 in financial assistance.

Applicants who were previously declined because they did not meet the former delinquency date requirements may now be eligible for the program with this change.

As each homeowner’s situation is unique, we encourage homeowners to visit the website at CaMortgageRelief.org for eligibility criteria, more details on the program requirements, and additional information about how to apply. 

If you have questions or would like to speak with a team member, please call the Contact Center at (888) 840-2594 during the hours of 8 AM – 6 PM PT, Monday - Friday.

In Case You Missed It

Buckle up, California! This Summer, we've embarked on a virtual road trip via Instagram across the Golden State. As we virtually explore our stunning landscapes, we'll also journey through the key features of the California Mortgage Relief Program. 

From the towering Redwoods to the sun-kissed beaches, join us on this exciting trip where each of our virtual posts reveal a piece of California's beauty alongside vital information about our Mortgage Relief Program. 

We're here to show you you're not alone. As we navigate through each stop, you'll learn how our program can provide you with the necessary support. 

Don't miss a single stop on our virtual road trip! 

Follow along at @CAMortgageRelief on Instagram, join the conversation, and let's discover the wonders of California and our Mortgage Relief Program together. 

What Others Are Saying

CA Mortgage Relief in the Community

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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• Instagram: @CAMortgageRelief
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• Twitter: @CAMortgageHelp
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Program Toolkit Available in Several Languages!

The California Mortgage Relief Program has updated outreach materials 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 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.