Grants are available to very low-income households. The specific grants can be combined, and may be awarded in conjunction with the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. The grants do not have to be repaid to the City if the homeowner resides at the property three years after the grant is awarded. However, if the homeowner sells or transfers title to the property prior to three years, a percentage of the grant amount, determined by the City, must be repaid.
The assets of families cannot exceed $20,000 and the assets of senior citizens cannot exceed $30,000 in order to qualify. Under special circumstances the asset limitations may be amended on a case by case basis.
The Forgivable Loan application form can be downloaded from the link at the very bottom of this page.
Specific Grant Programs
Exterior Paint Program
The exterior paint program offers grants up to a maximum of $5,000.
Owner-Builder Rebate Program
The Owner-Builder Rebate Program provides grants to reimburse homeowners for the correction of building code, and health and safety items. Reimbursements are provided to cover the cost of materials only, not labor. The maximum grant amount is $2,500, and all home improvements must be completed within a six month period from the date the grant is awarded.
Reroof Program
The reroof program offers grants up to a maximum of $10,000.
Mobile Home Program
The mobile home program grants can be used to address building code, and health and safety I terms only. Grants are available up to a maximum of $6,000.
Handicap Modification Program
The handicap modification program offers grants for improvements to the home that aid the handicapped such as additions of ramps and handrails. Grants up to a maximum of $4,000 are available through this program.
Seismic Retrofit Program
The Seismic Retrofit Grant Program offers a maximum grant of $5,000. This grant is to be used for foundations, bracing of foundations, chimneys and water heaters. Homes must have been constructed before 1960. This work must be performed by a contractor approved by the City of Fullerton.
If you are interested in participating, please complete the preapplication and credit authorization form and return them to our office, along with the applicable documents listed below. If you have any questions, please contact Sylvia M. Chavez at (714) 738-6874.
Eligibility Documentation
The following documents are required in order to determine your loan eligibility. Please attach copies of applicable documents to your preapplication.
Proof of Ownership
Copy of the Grant Deed to the Property
Social Security
Copy of Social Security Card
Income Verification of Title Holders
Verification Required
Employment
Most recent W-2, and state and federal tax returns Four recent consecutive pay check stubs
Aid to Families with Dependent Children
Verification statement from Social Services Agency
Social Security Benefits SSA/SSI
Copy of check or verification statement from Social Security Administration or Bank Statement
Veteran Benefits
Copy of check or verification statement from Veterans Administration
Child Support/Alimony
Copy of final divorce papers
Retirement/Pension
Copy of check or verification statement from Pension Fund
Unemployment Benefits
Copy of check or verification statement from California State Department of Employment
Disability Benefits
Copy of check or statement of verification from payer
Self-employed
Copies of year-to-date profit/loss statement and previous two years state and federal tax returns. If incorporated, previous two years Corporation Tax Returns and current Financial Statement
Rental Income
Copy of operating statement showing rents received, expenditures and net income; and copy of previous two years', state and federal tax returns including "Schedule of Real Estate Owned"
School Scholarship/Grant
Statement of grant award, school related expenditure and net income
