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The Monrovia Department of Community Development has traditionally offered a wide variety of possibilities for owners who want to rehabilitate their properties or for those who want to buy property.
The Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) offers services ranging from home improvement grants and public infrastructure upgrades to chain-link-fence replacement, paint and tool assistance to eligible home owners in MAP area. The Redevelopment Agency is also dedicated to providing affordable housing. If you have any questions please call (626) 303-6606.
Most Frequently Asked Questions
QUESTION: Does the City of Monrovia have any programs for First-Time Homebuyers?
ANSWER: Yes, The City has two programs to assist First-Time Homebuyers. Contact the program administrators for additional information and to apply.
- Scattered Seconds Program: The Program offers mortgage assistance to first-time home buyers. Buyers may qualify with as little as 3% down of their own funds even if they have a limited credit history. The silent second trust deed is an equity share upon resale or transfer of ownership prior to 15 years. Up to $20,000 in 2nd mortgage assistance reduces 1st mortgage to assist first time home buyers in purchasing new or existing homes.* Contact: (626) 303-6606.
* Income restrictions apply see attached information sheet on this website.
QUESTION: Does the City of Monrovia have home improvement loans?
ANSWER: Yes, The City has two programs to assist homeowners with home repairs.
QUESTION: Does the City have Section 8 or HUD housing?
ANSWER: Yes, the Section 8 Assisted Housing Program established in 1974 by the Housing and Community Development Act is the principal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program for assisting very low income families to secure, decent safe and sanitary housing. The Baldwin Park Housing Authority is responsible for the Section 8 programs in the City of Monrovia, Baldwin Park, Irwindale and Covina. You may qualify if you are a senior, (62 years old or older), disabled or handicapped, and your income is within the guideline limits established by the Federal Government.* Contact: the Baldwin Park Housing Authority directly at (626) 960-4011 Ext. 285.
QUESTION: How Do I get on Section 8 or HUD Housing?
ANSWER: Applications for Section 8 or HUD assisted Housing are accepted by the Baldwin Park Housing Authority. Due to the high demand on this program applications are available from the Housing Authority only during certain periods.
QUESTION: Does the City of Monrovia have rent control?
ANSWER: There is no rent control in the City.
Contact: The Housing Division for additional information and to apply.
CDBG/Home Deferred Single-Family Loan Program - 3% deferred interest rate loans. Maximum loan amount is $25,000 ﾷ 10-year interest accrued loan for CDBG deferred loans. No monthly payments. Due and payable at sale or transfer.* Contact: The Housing Division for more information.
Home Amortized Loan ﾷ 3% interest rate ﾷ 15-year amortized payments ﾷ Loans are payable in 180 installments.
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