City hosts free workshop for first-time homebuyers

Press release from the City of Menifee:

MENIFEE – The City of Menifee’s Community Development Department will host a free workshop on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 9-11 a.m. at Menifee City Hall (29844 Haun Road) to discuss the City’s First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program.

The program offers up to $100,000 in down payment assistance and closing costs for qualifying applicants. Attendees of the workshop will learn about the home-buying process and details of applying for the program.

The First Time Homebuyer Program is designed to assist lower-income individuals with the purchase of their first home. Assistance may be provided for the down payment or closing cost for the purchase of the home. This program was made possible by the Building and Jobs Act (SB2), which was passed in 2017 and provides annual funds to the City of Menifee from the State of California’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA). This law established a $75 recording fee on all real estate documents to fund the PLHA program, which provides funds to increase affordable housing stock across the state.

“The First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program is a great way for those who have dreamed of home ownership to realize that dream right here in Menifee,” said Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow. “The workshop on Feb. 24 will help attendees navigate the nuances of the program and offer support on the application process.”

To RSVP for the upcoming workshop on February 24, please follow the link here. The City of Menifee's First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program is administered by the Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS). Application details can be found on the NPHS website.