Housing Rehabilitation -

Neighborhood Conservation and Improvement Program (NCIP)

Under the direction of the City of Santa Clara Housing & Community Services Division, Neighborhood Conservation and Improvement Program (NCIP) is a multi-purposed program offering technical and financial assistance to qualified residents. The program is designed for citywide households with gross incomes at or below 80% of County median income.

The NCIP program has recently changed and now offers the following options: minor repair grants and major repair loans. For more information on NCIP, visit the Home Repair Programs page.

Below Market Purchase (BMP) Program

The City of Santa Clara has operated a Below Market Purchase (BMP) Program since 1995, assisting low- and moderate-income families achieve the goal of home ownership.

Hello Housing is the City’s current BMP administrator.   If you are interested in receiving notifications of upcoming affordable homeownership opportunities, subscribe to the BMP Interest list at www.hellohousing.info/below-market-rate/santa-clara-interest-list

Hello Housing’s contact information is:
Hello Housing, BMP Program Administrator
Email: Santaclara@hellohousing.org
Phone: 415-504-3665

NEW Affordable Homeownership Opportunities in Santa Clara!  Accepting Pre-applications from July 31 through August 31

Nine new homes are now available for purchase at 3131 El Camino Real in Santa Clara. The community offers four townhomes and five villa-style condominiums, with two- and three- bedroom floor plans. Prices range from $417,000 to $705,500. Buyers must meet program eligibility requirements to qualify.

Hello Housing is accepting pre-applications for these units from July 31 through August 31.  For property details, application instructions, and additional information about the City’s Below Market Purchase (BMP) Program, visit the Hello Housing website. 

Read the guidelines for more information: Below Market Purchase (BMP) Ownership Program Application Guide (PDF) 

Form for refinancing/subordinations for existing BMP owners: Subordination Request Form (PDF)

BMP Payoff Request Form: BMP Payoff Request Form - Muni fee and appraisal request (PDF).  The BMP Payoff Request Form is to be used when the City has authorized the owner to sell the home at a market rate sales price, during years 6 to year 20 of ownership for owners who purchased their home from 2007 to current date.  It is to be completed by the title company and returned to the City at communityservice@santaclaraca.gov.

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