Rebuilding Altadena with Resilience, Smart ,and Sustainable Housing

Homeowners
Protecting your investment and securing your future through comprehensive support and assistance programs.
California Mortgage Relief Program

Description: Support for COVID-19-related financial hardships
Services: Free legal assistance available through June 2025
Contact: 1-888-840-2594
Website: camortgagerelief.org
Eligibilty Requirements:
Must own and occupy one property as primary residence
Income at or below 100% of area median income
Must be single-family home, condo, or permanently affixed manufactured home
Must provide documentation of financial hardship
Property must be in California
Disaster Recovery Program

FHA 203(h) Disaster Loan ProgramDescription: Government-backed mortgage insurance for disaster-affected homes
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Eligibility:
Must be in a federally declared disaster areaPrevious residence (owned or rented) must have been destroyed or damagedMust apply within one year of disaster declarationCredit requirements more flexible than traditional FHA loansNo down payment required
Disaster Recovery Program

FHA 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance
Eligibility Requirements:Property must be at least one year old
Minimum credit score requirements apply (typically 580+)
Must be primary residenceRepairs must cost at least $5,000
Must meet FHA loan limits for area
SBA Disaster Loans

Type: Low-interest disaster recovery loans
Use: Repairs and property replacement
Contact: 1-800-659-2955 | TTY: 1-800-877-8339
FEMA Individual Assistance

Services: Temporary housing, repairs, disaster-related expenses
Contact: 1-800-621-3362 | TTY: 1-800-462-7585
Website: FEMA Assistance
Mortgage Forbearance Options

Available through: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA
Contact Numbers:Fannie Mae: 1-800-232-6643
Freddie Mac: 1-800-373-3343
FHA: 1-877-622-8525
VA: 1-877-827-3702