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California Homeowner Programs & Financial Resources

Author: Housing Editors

California homeowners have many resources at their fingertips for home improvements, including renovation loans, repair programs, and energy efficiency upgrades.

First-time buyers have down payment assistance programs available across the state.

Homeowners needing refinancing their mortgage have options helping lower your mortgage rates or access home equity.

For homes needing major repairs, there are programs for roof replacements, window and door upgrades, and other critical home projects.

Home Renovations & Repairs

Homeowners have a multitude of options to to pay for home renovations and improvements. Even if your financial resources are limited, there are programs to help pay home repairs.

Need a Roofer?

Find our community recommendations for the best roofers in California.

California Home Repair Programs

Find official California home improvement programs by city, county and projects.

Best Home Insurances in California

When you need a little help figuring your home insurance; like if its cost is too high compare to other local homeowners, you can use these community recommendations to compare California home insurers and find costs provided by other californian homeowners.

Most Recommended Refinance Lenders in California

Compare and see the most recommended refinance lenders in the California' 10 biggest metros' area. Find out which banks, credit unions, community banks and online lenders are the Best California Refinance Lenders for a home mortgage.

California Home Equity Loans & HELOCs

Compare California home Equity and Heloc rates, compare options and find advice to use home equity and HELOC for your home project.

California Home Buyers

Many California counties and major cities offer California down payment assistance programs for first-time home buyers. This year survey of 162 local lenders highlighted the best California home loan lenders by our members.

California : state of home-ownership

About 55% of residents are homeowners for over 14.3 Millions homes and condos. The median house value was $860,000 in 2024.

County Number of Homes & Condos % Owner-Occupied
California total 14.3 million 55%
Los Angeles 3.5 million 48%
San Diego 1.2 million 56%
Orange 1.1 million 60%
Riverside 800,000 65%
San Bernardino 700,000 63%
Santa Clara 650,000 58%
Alameda 600,000 55%
Sacramento 550,000 59%
Contra Costa 450,000 68%
Fresno 350,000 57%
Ventura 300,000 66%
San Francisco 400,000 38%