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Fresno County officials are calling attention to $1 billion in mortgage help for California homeowners behind on their payments because of hardships inflicted by the pandemic.
While rental assistance programs have been managed by the county, the mortgage relief assistance is offered through the California Mortgage Relief program.
There is no cost to apply and no funds will ever have to be paid back, county officials said.
In addition, Fresno County Auditor-Controller Oscar J. Garcia says the state mortgage relief program will soon offer property tax relief as well.
Homeowners wishing assistance must meet these criteria:
Related Story: Fresno First-Time Homebuyer Program Offers $17,500 in Help
For information on how to apply, visit the state’s website here.
You can also find a breakdown of the eligibility and application process here and the official application to apply here.
Liz Juarez joined GV Wire in July, 2021 as a Digital News Producer. She has experience working for publications around the Central Valley including the Clovis Roundup, Porterville Recorder and Hanford Sentinel. While in college, she interned for Mountain West Athletics and served as Outreach Chair for the Fresno State Radio and Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). Liz earned a bachelor's degree in Media Communications and Journalism at Fresno State and a master's degree in Communications from Arizona State University. In her down time, she enjoys reading, drawing and staying active by playing basketball, taking trips to the coast and visiting national parks. You can contact Liz at liz.juarez@gvwire.com
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