City GRANT Programs
“Pardon our intermission as we work on improving our Senior Home Repair and ADA program. Currently, we are not accepting applications at this time as we diligently work on updating program guidelines, eligible work and procedures. We appreciate your patience and understanding.”
The City of Hemet is pleased to offer the following home improvement programs. These incentives are funded by the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), Community Development Block Grant. Funds are available on a first come first serve basis until funds are spent. In order to qualify for assistance, the residence must be located within the boundaries of the city limits of Hemet (3 or 4 digits addresses only).
Senior and/or ADA Home Rehabilitation Program
This grant program can provide financial assistance for critical home repairs to senior citizens (62 years or older) or disabled persons who own and occupy their residence. Applicants may not own any property (residential and/or commercial) other than their principal place of residence and cannot exceed the Very-Low to Extremely-Low Income limits (table shown below).
Senior Citizen and/or ADA Home Rehabilitation Program Flyer (pdf)
Programa de Rehabilitacion de Viviendas Para Personas Mayores o Descapacitadas (pdf)
Program criteria is as follows:
- Program funds may only be used for health and safety repairs and code violations. Eligible repairs for homeowners 62 years of age and older include plumbing, electrical, heating system, water heaters, door & window locks, hand rail & steps broken windows and smoke & carbon monoxide detectors.
- Program funds may also be used to provide accessibility improvements such as ADA ramps and grab bars for residents who are permanently disabled.
- Cosmetic and general property improvements are not eligible.
- The property must be within the city limits of Hemet (3 or 4 digits addresses only).
- The primary applicant must own and occupy the home as their primary residence for at least one year.
- The total annual income of the household cannot exceed the following limits:
| *Household Size (Number of persons) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Allowable Annual Income | $35,900 | $41,000 | $46,100 | $51,250 | $55,350 | $59,450 | $63,550 | $67,650 |
2024 Income Limits, Source: https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/5334/cdbg-income-limits/
First Time Home Buyer Program
The City of Hemet has partnered with the County of Riverside to provide assistance to lower income persons in the purchase of their first home through their 2021 PLHA First Time Home Buyer Program. Assistance may be provided for the down payment in the purchase of a home.
Riverside County 2021 PLHA First Time Home Buyer Program Brochure - English (pdf)