Not open / waitlist
What you can get
Possible down-payment help when funding becomes available
Who it's for
Income-qualified first-time buyers in participating locations, including Desert Hot Springs
What you need to know
- The latest funding notice shows no money left for Desert Hot Springs buyers.
- Household income, home price and mortgage rules apply.
- Homebuyer education and second-loan conditions apply.
More details and sources
Full program information
Official program name: Riverside County PLHA first-time homebuyer assistance
Benefits and limits
Conditional down-payment assistance through a second mortgage; DHS funding pool currently shown depleted in the latest posted bulletin.
Full requirements
PLHA first-time buyers must meet the program income limit, currently based on 120% of area median income, and qualify through a participating lender. Desert Hot Springs is a participating location, subject to the property purchase-price and first-mortgage requirements. Homebuyer education and long-term second-mortgage conditions apply; ask the county or lender whether new funding is available before arranging a reservation.
Read the program's requirements Checked Oct 30, 2026
Key requirements, not the complete provider checklist. Final eligibility, address and funding decisions belong to the provider.
Availability and area
Funding currently depleted
The latest posted funding bulletin, dated August 24, 2026, lists $0 in the PLHA pool covering Desert Hot Springs. Confirm whether subsequent allocations have reopened reservations.
Read the status update Checked Oct 30, 2026
Riverside County program with coverage that includes eligible Desert Hot Springs households; all other household, property and funding rules still apply.
Areas listed in the source
Desert Hot Springs
Where this information comes from
Riverside County Housing & Workforce Solutions - official program information
Information collected Oct 30, 2026.
Direct official-source review on October 30, 2026. This listing summarizes the program; the provider decides eligibility and approval.
DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.