City of Riverside
Housing Rehabilitation Program


The City of Riverside Housing Rehabilitation Program helps low-income households rehabilitate their homes. Low interest loans and a limited number of grants are available to help finance housing repairs for income-eligible homeowners living in the city of Riverside.

  • Qualified homeowners may be eligible for a loan of up to $60,000
  • Interest-free loan
  • Payments deferred for 30 years
  • Deed of Trust used to secure the loan (as a lien on the property)
  • Deferred loans become due and payable upon the resale, transfer of title, refinancing of the property with cash out, or death of borrower, whichever comes first
  • Home must be located within Riverside city limits
  • Homeowner must have owned and lived in property for at least 1 year
  • Income limits apply (see guidelines below)

Program eligibility is based on household size and level of income. Households with incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income may be eligible.

If you have questions or would like to apply for this program, please contact us at (909) 988-5979 or complete the form below.

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