Home Departments Community Development Housing Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM The City's Housing Rehabilitation Program offers a zero percent deferred interest loan and a three percent amortized interest loan for homes, condominiums and mobile homes. In order to qualify for either loan provided by the City, you must first meet the required income qualifications. As a part of the qualifying review, current household income and income of the past two years will be evaluated. Household Size 2022 Income Limit for Loan (Per Year) 1 $75,900 2 $86,750 3 $97,600 4 $108,400 5 $117,100 6 $125,750 7 $134,450 8 $143,100 The zero percent (0%) interest deferred loan has no monthly payments. Total payment is due if you are no longer residing in the home, at the time of sale, refinance or transfer of title. The three percent (3%) interest loan requires monthly payments and is fully amortized over 15 years. Mobile-home owners may be eligible to receive up to $15,000 and single-family-home owners may be eligible to receive up to $30,000. There are other requirements to qualify for these loans, including but not limited to: applicants must live on the property, may not have received assistance previously, not exceed the asset limitation, and have sufficient equity in the home as well as other requirements. Most home improvement items are eligible for assistance. However, any code violations or health and safety items in the home must be corrected as a condition of funding. Any homes built prior to January 1, 1978, must meet the new federal regulations regarding lead based paint. Eligible repairs for this Program include: stucco, windows, painting, roofing, plumbing, electrical, energy and weatherization items, garage doors, fumigation, flooring and other items necessary for the health and safety of occupants. Examples of items that are not eligible are room additions, barbecue pits, ceiling fans, swimming pools, fireplace and other items determined ineligible. If you have any questions regarding the loan program please call Theresa Dobbs at (949) 461-3473 or email Theresa Dobbs. Office hours by appointment only. Loan Application Download the loan application (PDF) All applications must be submitted to: City of Lake Forest Community Development Department Housing Division 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 HOUSING Affordable Housing Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Neighborhood Pride Paint Program New Neighborhoods Community Development Block Grant