Housing
The City of Hanford's Housing programs are targeted to Hanford's very low to moderate-income families and are subject to the availability of program funds. For additional program information, brochures, or applications contact the City's Housing Staff Sheila Martinez at (559) 585-2587 or Sandra Lerma at (559) 585-4766, or feel free to stop by the city offices located at 317 N. Douty Street. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Fridays. For TDD/TYY Dial 711. The City offers Spanish-speaking personnel for the needs of the community.
The City of Hanford's First-Time Homebuyer Program and Emergency Repair Program are available to City of Hanford residents.
Use the City Council Districts Map to see if you live within Hanford City limits.
The HOME Sweet Home First-time Homebuyers Program offers qualified first-time homebuyers the opportunity to borrow up to $75,000 for down payment and/or closing costs to purchase a newly constructed (limit $392,000) or existing (limit $371,000) home within the Hanford city limits. This program offers a 45-year loan with deferred payments (meaning no payment due) for the entirety of the loan term. The loan carries a 0% simple interest rate and is secured by a second Deed of Trust. With a $1000.00 flat fee down-payment requirement. Staff currently maintains an interest list for this program.
Resources
Home Sweet Home Interest Form - English (PDF)
Home Sweet Home Interest Form - Spanish (PDF)
Emergency Repair Program
The City of Hanford Emergency Repair Program is designed to assist low- to moderate-income persons make emergency/minor repairs, disability-accessibility modifications to their home. Emergency repairs are those repairs that are necessary to safeguard against imminent danger to human life, health and safety, or to protect property from further structural damage. Grants up to $24,999 are available to qualifying homeowners. Staff currently maintains an interest list for this program.
To be considered a contractor for the Emergency Repair Program, a contractor must complete both the vendor setup form and the W-9. Additionally, the following information must be provided and kept up-to-date annually:
- Contractor's Business Name
- Lead Contact Person
- Address
- Phone Number
- Valid License Number
- Email Contact
Please note homeowners are free to select any qualified contractor of their choice. Job approval is NOT guaranteed until both clients are deemed eligible and the loan committee grants final approval.
Resources
Emergency Repair Program Pre-Application - English (PDF)
Emergency Repair Program Pre-Application - Spanish (PDF)
Homeowners seeking emergency repair assistance, as well as individuals interested in joining the interest list for the first-time homebuyer program, must complete the Housing Division's pre-screening form below in detail. For all other inquiries, please provide your name, phone number, email address, any comments, and the name of the person who referred you in the designated section. Additionally, make sure to include any necessary uploads, such as the vendor setup form and W-9.