Affordable Housing Programs

1. Contact Us

   If you would like to speak to someone in person, please call to schedule an appointment or visit the front counter during Walk-In Hours on Mondays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

2. Homebuyer Program

   Per the City’s Affordable Housing Ordinance, most new residential developments will provide at least 10% of their units for sale at below-market prices (inclusionary units) to qualified buyers.

3. Low & Moderate Income Rental Programs

   Several apartment complexes in Brea offer rents that are lower than market rate. Please register for an online account if you wish to apply for Brea’s affordable rental program.

4. Mortgage Credit Certificate Program

   This program is administered by the County of Orange and enables first-time home buyers to receive a federal income tax credit of up to 15% of the annual mortgage interest paid.

5. Senior Rental Programs

   Seniors may apply to live in an apartment complex, which offers rent that is lower than market rate.

6. AB 987 Report

   The city is actively working on developing affordable housing units and insuring that these units remain reserved for income-qualified families. View the compiled list of affordable housing units.