Riverside County Down Payment Assistance Programs
Get up to $23,546 in down payment assistance for homes throughout Riverside County's 28 cities. From the Coachella Valley to Corona, our programs serve homebuyers across the entire Inland Empire with same-day approval and immediate funding.
Up to $23,546
Maximum assistance for Riverside County
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FHA Compatible
Works with 3.5% down FHA loans
All Cities Eligible
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2025 Riverside County Down Payment Assistance Details
Everything you need to know about getting assistance in Riverside County.
2025 FHA Loan Limits
Maximum DPA Amounts (3.5%):
Income Limits (Aurora Program)
2025 Riverside County - 160% AMI
Good News for Riverside County!
Most working families in Riverside County qualify for our Aurora Forgivable Second program with these generous income limits.
All 28 Riverside County Cities Eligible
From the Coachella Valley to the Santa Ana Mountains - every Riverside County community qualifies.
Corona
Popular family-friendly city with excellent schools and convenient 91 freeway access.
Murrieta
Master-planned communities with top-rated schools and family amenities.
Temecula
Wine country charm with shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Riverside
Historic downtown, UC Riverside, and diverse neighborhoods with character.
Hemet
Up to $23,546
Palm Desert
Up to $23,546
Cathedral City
Up to $23,546
Indio
Up to $23,546
Menifee
Up to $23,546
Perris
Up to $23,546
Complete List: All 28 Riverside County Cities Eligible
North County
- • Banning
- • Beaumont
- • Cabazon
- • Calimesa
- • Cherry Valley
- • Moreno Valley
- • San Jacinto
West County
- • Corona
- • Eastvale
- • Jurupa Valley
- • Lake Elsinore
- • Norco
- • Perris
- • Riverside
Southwest County
- • French Valley
- • Menifee
- • Murrieta
- • Temecula
- • Wildomar
- • Winchester
Desert/Coachella Valley
- • Cathedral City
- • Coachella
- • Desert Hot Springs
- • Indian Wells
- • Indio
- • La Quinta
- • Palm Desert
- • Palm Springs
- • Rancho Mirage
Plus unincorporated areas: Anza, Bermuda Dunes, Cahuilla, Garnet, Good Hope, Hemet, Homeland, Idyllwild, Mead Valley, Romoland, Thermal, and more!
Confirm Your Area Eligibility: (949) 478-7641Best Down Payment Assistance for Riverside County
Choose the program that works best for your Riverside County home purchase.
Elevate DPA Grant
Free Money - Never Repay
For Riverside County:
- Up to $23,546 grant (single-family)
- Works with FHA loans (3.5% down)
- 620+ FICO score required
- Never needs to be repaid
- Available immediately
Perfect for:
- • Corona, Murrieta, Temecula buyers
- • First-time and repeat buyers
- • Buyers who want free money
- • FHA loan borrowers
Aurora Forgivable Second
0% Interest - Forgiven After 3 Years
For Riverside County:
- Up to $23,546 (3.5% of purchase price)
- Income limit: $166,240 (4-person household)
- 600+ FICO score (lower than Elevate)
- 0% interest rate
- Forgiven after 36 payments
Perfect for:
- • Moderate-income families
- • Lower credit scores (600+)
- • FHA loan buyers
- • 3+ year homeownership plans
Ready to Buy in Riverside County?
Both programs are available immediately throughout Riverside County. Let's determine which one gives you the most benefit.
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Get up to $23,546 in down payment assistance for homes throughout Riverside County. Available immediately in Corona, Murrieta, Temecula, Riverside, and all other county cities.
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