CITY OF LA MIRADA HOUSING PROGRAMS

 

The Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles wants you to have a voice on how they invest funds for housing and community development projects. Please assist them by filling out the enclosed survey. Go to www.lacdc.org. Then click on "Consolidated Plan Residents Survey" to complete the survey.

 

HOME IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE

 

The City of La Mirada and the La Mirada Redevelopment Agency provide home improvement assistance to eligible low- to moderate-income homeowners to correct violations and improve deteriorating conditions in their homes. 

 

Citywide Home Improvement Programs (HIP)

§         Emergency Grant:  up to $5,000 for specific emergency repairs to address immediate health and safety risks.  Repayment is required if certain conditions are triggered within one year of funding date.

§         Low-Interest Loan:  up to $30,000 at 3% simple annual interest.  Loan is secured by a deed of trust and is repaid upon the sale or transfer of the property.

§         HIP Application

 

Foster Park Home Improvement Programs

§         Emergency Grant:  up to $5,000 for specific emergency repairs to address immediate health and safety risks.  Repayment is required if certain conditions are triggered within one year of funding date.

§         Low-Interest Loan:  up to $30,000 at 3% simple annual interest.  Loan is secured by a deed of trust and is repaid upon the sale or transfer of the property.

§         Regular Grant:  up to $15,000.  Repayment is required if certain conditions are triggered within five years of funding date. 

§         Curbside Appeal Rebate:  up to $500 for curb appeal improvement and/or correction of code violations.  This program is available with no income restrictions.

§         FP HIP Application

§         FP Curbside Appeal Rebate Application

 

For more information, contact the City’s Housing Technician at (562) 943-0131

 

HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE

 

Affordable Home Ownership Program (AHOP) - Funded by the La Mirada Redevelopment Agency, AHOP provides a below market purchase price on certain 1 & 2-bedroom condominiums to moderate-income first-time homebuyers.  The program is not currently accepting applications.

 

Down Payment Assitance Program (DPAP) - Provides assistance to moderate-income, first time homebuyers with the purchase of a home in La Mirada. The maximum loan amount is 10% of the purchase price may be used for closing cost and down payment assistance. The loan and 3% interest are due upon the sale or transfer of the home, however no monthly payment is required. Currently, this program is inactive and contingent on funding availability.

 

Purchase, Rehabilitation and Resale (PRR) Program - Provides affordable home ownership opportunities by selling rehabilitated homes to moderate-income, first-time homebuyers at an affordable housing cost by securing a grant as a second trust deed. When a property is available, participants will be offered, by lottery priority, the opportunity to purchase the property. Currently, there are no properties available for purchase and applications are not being accepted.

 

The County of Los Angeles’ Mortgage Credit Certificate Program (MCC) offers first-time home buyers a federal income tax credit. The credit reduces the amount of federal taxes the certificate holder would pay. It can assist the first-time home buyer to qualify for a loan by allowing a lender to reduce the housing expense ratio by the amount of the tax.  For more information call (323) 890-7034 or visit their website: the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission Home buyer Programs.

 

The County of Los Angeles’ Home Ownership Program (HOP) provides assistance to low-income, first-time home buyers in purchasing a home. The HOP provides loans of up to 25% of the initial purchase price. In designated areas additional down payment and closing cost assistance may be provided. The loans are shared equity loans with no monthly payments. Call the information line at (323) 890-7281 or visit their website: the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission Home buyer Programs.

The Southern California Home Financing Authority Revenue Bond Program (SCHFA) is a joint powers authority providing mortgage loans for low-and moderate-income first-time home buyers. The program offers below market fixed rate mortgages at reduced fees. For more information, call (323) 890-7281 or visit the website: the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission Home buyer Programs.

 

The City does not offer rental assistance programs, such as Section 8 or rental sharing service.

 

The City provides assistance in completing forms for the State’s Homeowners and Renters Assistance Claim every year from July to August.  For more information, contact the La Mirada Activity Center at (562) 902-3160.

 

HOUSING RELATED SERVICES

 

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) (213) 894-8000

                 

Fair Housing Foundation—Discrimination Claims (800) 669-9777

               

LA County Housing Authority — Section 8 Program

   (The City of La Mirada does not  offer Rental Assistance

or Rental Sharing Programs)   (562) 347-4663

 

LA County Department of Consumer Affairs - tenant/ landlord disputes (213) 974-1452

                

LA County Department of Social Services-CalWorks temporary housing for families    

(562) 807-7860

            

Rio Hondo Temporary Home (562) 863-8805

             

Women’s and Children’s Crisis Center - for abused women and children only

(562) 945-3939

              

Salvation Army Hospitality House - food/shelter for 1 or 2-night emergencies

(562) 698-8348

                

LA County Tax Collector - parcel number is required for inquiry (213) 974-2111

                        

LA County Assessor - Homeowner’s Exemption (213) 974-3211

                                                  

LA County Recorder’s Office - 12400 E. Imperial Highway in Norwalk

(562) 462-2125/2050

                

Internal Revenue Services (IRS) (800) 829-1040

                      

Homeowners and Renters Assistance Claim provided by the State - La Mirada Activity Center offers assistance in completing the claim forms (562) 902-3160

              

Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority (SASSFA) - senior services   

(562) 946-4711

            

Southeast Center for Independent Living—services for seniors and individuals with disabilities (562) 862-6531

 

SENIOR HOUSING

 

There are several opportunities for senior living in La Mirada.  Some are reserved for low-income seniors.

 

Breezewood Village Senior Apartments

16000 Grayville Drive              

(562) 943-9555

Rental apartments for low-income seniors

 

Landmark Active Adult Community

13710 Avenida Santa Tecla              

(562) 947-4087

Individually owned condos for seniors

 

The Palms

13001 La Mirada Boulevard      

(562) 944-1800

Rental apartments for seniors

 

Somerset Glen Senior Apartments

13380 Hillsborough Drive  

(562) 947-7714

Rental apartments for low-income seniors

 

Vista Alicante

15811 Alicante Road              

(562) 943-3140

Rental apartments for low-income seniors

 

The Vistas

14129 Adoree Street             

(562) 404-9975

Federally owned rental apartments for low-income seniors