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housing loans & grants > repair / rehab > home maintenance and improvement program
 

 

Home Maintenance and Improvement Program (HMIP)

 

Purpose

Provides loans to owner-occupied low-income and moderate-income households to correct health and safety violations, abate code deficiencies and repair major systems in danger of failure. Some other home repair needs may be financed, including modifications for accessibility.

 Status

Taking applications now.

Maximum Amount

Deferred Loan:
$75,000 or the cost of rehabilitation, whichever is less

Amortized Loan:
$75,000 for single family unit and $5,000 for each additional unit, up to four units

Minimum
Amount

$2,500

 REQUIREMENTS

Eligible Applicants Oakland property owners living in the unit to be rehabilitated or repaired.

Location

Property must be located in one of the seven Community Development Districts. See district maps in the CDBG section of this website.

Eligible Properties Owner-occupied single-family dwelling or up to four units.

 Income

  • One-unit structures must be occupied by low- to moderate-income households
  • Two-unit structures must have at least one unit occupied by a low-moderate income household
  • Three-to-Four unit structures must have at least 51% of the units occupied by low-moderate income households

0% Deferred Loan: Annual Household Income cannot exceed 50% of the established HUD median income limits* for Alameda County

3% Deferred Loan: Annual Household Income cannot exceed 80% of the established HUD median income limits* for Alameda County

Income of all household members who are 18 years or older must be considered to determine income eligibility.

 Occupancy

Applicant must occupy the property
All owners on record must apply
Eligible Uses See eligible repairs.
Other Requirements

N/A

LOAN / GRANT DETAILS

  Low Income Moderate Income

 Interest Rate:

0% interest

3%  interest

Payments/ Term

  • No periodic payments.
  • Loan will be paid upon the sale or transfer of title of property or if property ceases to be owner-occupied.
  • No periodic payments.
  • Loan will be paid upon the sale or transfer of title of property or if property ceases to be owner-occupied

 Prepayment Penalty

None

None
Closing
Costs

$350-$500

$350-$500

 Security

Deed of Trust

Deed of Trust

HOW TO APPLY

Status Available Now
Deadline None
Process Complete and submit the application.
Application Call (510) 238-3909 to request an application

MORE INFORMATION

Details See eligible repairs document.
Projects

N/A

Contact

Residential Lending and Rehabilitation
City of Oakland
Community and Economic Development Agency

 

*Area Median Income limits are revised annually.  Click here for current limits.

 
   
 
     


City of Oakland
Community and Economic Development Agency
Housing and Community Development Division
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza  Suite 5313  |   Oakland, CA 94612
Tel:
510.238.3015 | Fax: 510-238-3691 | TDD: 238-3254
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Last updated April 11, 2007
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sexual orientation, or disability in employment or any of its programs, activities, or services. 

City of Oakland is an equal opportunity housing provider