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CalHFA launches disaster mortgage relief program; more than 800 applications filed in first weeks
Summary
CalHFA reported on June 23 that its disaster mortgage fund program has begun accepting applications and that more than 800 applications were submitted and roughly 800 additional applications saved after the June 12 opening.
The California Housing Finance Agency told its board on June 23 that the mortgage relief program for homeowners affected by recent disasters is open and receiving applications, with outreach underway across affected communities.
Acting Director Rebecca Franklin said the agency publicly announced the program on June 5 and opened applications on June 12. “As of Friday, we’ve had over 800 applications submitted. We also have over 800 applications saved,” Franklin said, reporting initial application volume and noting saved but unsubmitted applications that staff will follow up on.
Franklin said the program is accepting applications from homeowners whose houses were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by recent disasters, including the Eaton and Palisades fire area and other storm‑related damage occurring between Jan. 23 and Jan. 25. The agency has provided Spanish‑language outreach and partnered with Cal OES and community‑based organizations for in‑person assistance in the Los Angeles area.
Franklin read a survey comment from an early applicant: “Thank you for providing this opportunity to my son and I. It’s been very difficult financially providing after the Eaton Fire,” noting applicant feedback on the program’s importance to affected families.
Kelly Mattson, presenting later in the meeting, said the board previously approved resolutions in February and March to use existing national mortgage settlement funds — approximately $105,000,000 — to stand up the program. Staff confirmed CalHFA launched the program’s website and toolkit and is conducting media outreach and local events to help homeowners complete applications.
CalHFA staff said the program prioritizes simplicity and minimizing stress for applicants; staff will continue outreach and coordination with state partners and local nonprofit groups.
Ending: Staff said they will continue to triage saved applications, conduct in‑person assistance events and report back to the board with program intake and disbursement metrics.
