Riverside & Corona
Great for commuters needing close proximity to Orange and LA counties.
County Portal
Riverside County First-Time Homebuyer Portal
Your complete portal for buying your first home in Riverside County. Access CalHFA grants, Riverside FTHB programs, and starter homes under $650k.
Median Home Price
~$635,000
Top Buyer Cities
Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula
Best Suited For
Buyers seeking larger single-family homes with yards and access to down payment grants.
Buy Your First Home in Riverside County Without the Stress
Riverside County continues to be one of SoCal's top destinations for first-time buyers looking for spacious single-family homes, growing master-planned communities, and accessible prices compared to coastal areas. Whether you are looking near UC Riverside, moving to Corona for a better commute, or settling down in Menifee, FirstHome.us combines local real estate expertise with localized financing solutions.
Down Payment Assistance Programs in Riverside County
Riverside County FTHB Program
Offers eligible lower-income buyers assistance with down payments for primary residences.
CalHFA MyHome Assistance
Get up to 3.5% toward your down payment or closing costs combined with an FHA primary mortgage.
GSFA Platinum Grant
Down payment grants designed to lower your total out-of-pocket cash requirements at closing.
Compare these against every FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional 3% down option.
Key Cities & Submarkets
Moreno Valley & Perris
Offers some of the lowest barrier-to-entry pricing for single-family residences.
South County (Murrieta, Menifee, Temecula)
Master-planned developments with top-rated public schools.