Sometimes the biggest hurdle is the down payment!

Many potential tiny home buyers are well qualified and ready for homeownership; however, the down payment is often a hurdle too high to jump!

We’ve joined together with Sutter Home Family Vineyards to assist individuals struggling with hardships such as wildfire, hurricane, or other natural disasters, to provide affordable high-quality custom housing solutions through a down payment assistance grant. This grant will provide qualified applicants with the financial boost they need to secure a stable home and create the foundation needed to overcome adversity.

The first step in applying for a down payment assistance grant is to contact Far Out Tiny Homes and schedule a consultation. Far Out will work with you to discuss your specific tiny home living needs and obtain pre-approval for a bank loan. Once you have been pre-approved for your loan and your builder has determined that you are eligible for down payment assistance, you will receive an invitation to apply from Operation Tiny Home.

 

Welcome Home Down Payment
Assistance Grant Process

Applicant Pre-Approval

Build Partner determines Applicant’s tiny home needs and helps secure bank loan pre-approval.

Invitation Request

Build Partner requests grant application invitation from OTH for pre-approved Applicant.

Invitation to Applicant

OTH emails invitation directly to Applicant to apply for grant online.

Application Approval

OTH processes and approves application.

Grant Approval

Loan is finalized and your Welcome Home Grant is awarded.

Tiny Home Built!

Custom Tiny Home is built!

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you qualify for Down Payment Assistance?

The application process consists of completion of the application form, background check, and a phone interview. Operation Tiny Home considers applicants without regard to race, religious preference, gender, handicap, familial status or national origin.There are two components - both you and the home you are buying must meet certain criteria. Below please find a few simple questions to determine if you (and the tiny home you want to buy) may meet the basic qualifications for down payment assistant through our Welcome Home Grant.

What are the requirements?

  • You must be pre-qualified for financing and working with a professional tiny home builder;
  • The purchased tiny home must be your primary residence;
  • You must be a US citizen or permanent resident;
  • You must have a verifiable long-term legal location secured to build or place your tiny home.

Who can apply?

The applicant must demonstrate that they are in need of housing and fit the following criteria:

Community Heroes:

  • Military and Veterans
  • Law Enforcement
  • Fire Fighters
  • Emergency Medical Personnel
  • Pre-K - 12th Grade Teachers

And/Or

People Struggling with Hardship

  • You live in an area that was affected by a hurricane, wildfire, or any other natural disaster;
  • Illness;
  • Aging out of Foster Care;
  • Disability;
  • Surviving Spouse Of A Military Member Or Public Protector.

How's the application process?

Once we receive your application we will review your information and contact you within 14 business days. You may be asked to provide additional information (including, but not limited to the following):

  • Proof of Identity
  • Proof of Service
  • Proof of Disability
  • Signed Authorization to Release Information
  • Proof of Completion of the Tiny Homeownership Education Course