March 4, 2025 | Bulletin #25-10

Updated Fire Map Guidelines for ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program

Effective immediately, we have updated the program guidelines for fire map verifications related to applicant and property eligibility for the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (DR-HBA) Program.

Please be aware that there are two separate maps for verifications:

1. One map is used to confirm the applicant’s location during the qualifying disaster period.
2. The other map is used to determine the eligibility of a property being purchased.

Applicant Eligibility - Fire Map

To qualify for funding through the program, the applicant’s primary residence at the time of the disaster must have been located within a local, state, or federal High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in California. This can be verified through this CalFire Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer (Applicant Eligibility).

Purchase Property Eligibility - Fire Map

For a property to be eligible for purchase, it must be located outside of High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in California. This can be verified through this CalFire Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer (Purchase Property).

Please note: This map is currently being updated, and the expected completion date for these updates is March 24, 2025.

Thank you for your attention to this important update. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out to GSFA via email at info@gsfahome.org or by phone at (855) 740-8422.

Additional Resources

DR-HBA Program Overview

DR-HBA Lender Participation Guide

Customizable Marketing Literature for Lenders/Realtors

The ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program is provided by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, funded by a HUD Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery grant and managed by Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA), a public entity and agency in California.

Complete program policies, eligibility requirements, interest rates, APRs, and loan applications are available through a network of ReCoverCA HBA Lenders, published on the GSFA website www.gsfahome.org.

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This is not an offer for extension of credit nor a commitment to lend and is subject to change without notice. Complete program policies, eligibility requirements, loan applications, interest rates and annual percentage rates (APRs) are available through GSFA Participating Lenders.

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