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Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) invites residents who were renting or previously owned a home in San Benito County during the 2023 floods to attend a free Homebuyer Workshop on Monday, October 27, 2025 in Hollister.
The workshop will introduce the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (HBA) Program, which provides up to $300,000 in forgivable home loan assistance to help eligible households purchase homes in lower-risk areas, specifically outside designated special flood hazard zones and high fire-risk areas.
Attendees will learn about:
- How the ReCoverCA HBA Program works
- Eligibility requirements
- Qualifying property types
- Steps to get started
Interpreter services are available in Spanish and American Sign Language upon request during registration. Please indicate your needs when registering so GSFA can make accommodations.
Who Should Attend:
- Residents who were renting or previously owned a home in San Benito County during the 2023 floods
- Flood disaster recovery agencies and organizations
- Real estate professionals
- Residential service providers
- Members of the media
Event Details
- Date & Time: Monday, October 27, 2025 | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. PDT
- Location: Pauline Valdivia Memorial Community Center (San Benito Room), 300 West Street Hollister, CA 95023
- Cost: Free
- Register at: https://qrco.de/bgMfbt
“This funding is a lifeline for many residents who faced evacuation, job loss, or housing instability due to the floods. It gives them a chance to move forward with confidence and security.” — Supervisor Mindy Sotelo, San Benito County
To qualify for financial assistance through the ReCoverCA HBA Program, applicants must have had their primary residence in a designated Qualifying Disaster Area (for example, San Benito County) at the time of the flood. During the first 60 days of the application period (November 10, 2025 – January 12, 2026), priority will be given to households that can demonstrate they were directly impacted by a flood event. Applicants must be considered first-time homebuyers (with limited exceptions) and meet the program’s income limits, capped at 80% of the Area Median Income, to be eligible for assistance.
The ReCoverCA HBA Program is administered by GSFA and funded by HUD through the California Department of Housing and Community Development. For a list of all qualifying disaster areas, complete program policies, updates, and information on other upcoming homebuyer workshops, visit www.gsfahome.org/recoverca-hba.