Housing Resources

If you have an inquiry about plumbing plans in your home, please visit the City's public records terminal.

The max density per acre in residential zones is available in ACMC Section 19.10.050(D).

Interested in building a gazebo, patio cover or similar structure in your yard? Please see the City's Residential Accessory Structures Guide.

Loans are available to assist low-income households perform necessary repairs to owner occupied homes (including mobile homes) within the city limits. The City will help qualified homeowners with no-interest loans as well as provide construction assistance. Applicants must meet income requirements. 

Funding is available to repair or replace deficiencies including, but not limited to, plumbing and electrical systems, roofing, water damage, energy conservation, correction of health and safety issues, and ADA modifications.

The loan application documents below include information on how to apply.

Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program Application (English)(PDF, 252KB)

Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program Application (Spanish)(PDF, 300KB)

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Marcus Helmer with the Housing Authority of the City of Napa, rehab specialist, at (707) 257-9430.

The City of American Canyon's Down Payment Assistance Program is funded through grant funds received from the State of California's Department of Housing and Community Development. The Down Payment Assistance is in the form of a silent second (deferred) payment loan and can be used to purchase homes within the city limits of American Canyon.

First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program Flyer (English)(PDF, 936KB)

First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program Flyer (Spanish)(PDF, 1MB)

The CalHome Disaster Relief assistance program offers low-interest loans for qualified first-time home buyers who were affected by the 2017 Wine Country fire (or other qualifying 2017 and 2018 disasters). Buyers can get assistance of up to $100,000, 0-1% interest rates on 20-30 year loans, and no required monthly payments. Displaced homemakers or single parents may also qualify for these programs. Learn more and see if you're eligible.

Apply for Down Payment Assistance

For more information, contact Jonathen Sakamoto at (707) 257-9254 or jsakamoto@cityofnapa.org.

First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program Application (English)(PDF, 7MB)

First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program Application (Spanish)(PDF, 7MB)