City of Irvine Programs Down Payment Assistance: The City of Irvine's Down Payment Assistance Program consists of low interest loans to qualifying first time low and very low income homebuyers. Applications for this program are not being accepted at this time and there is no expected timetable for reopening the application process. For information regarding the Down Payment Assistance program, contact Amy Mullay at (949) 724-7454 or amullay@ci.irvine.ca.us. Affordable Homeownership Opportunities: There are a number of affordable ownership units within the City of Irvine, with an increasing number expected in the foreseeable future. These projects are listed here. Please contact the developer and place your name on the interest list for any projects of interest. Affordable Housing Clearinghouse The Affordable Housing Clearinghouse is a network of lenders, community groups, and public agencies dedicated to the creation of quality affordable housing. The Clearinghouse provides homebuyer assistance to low- and moderate-income families. Additionally, to assist families in preparing to purchase a home, the Clearinghouse provides homebuyer education and credit counseling. For information regarding the Clearinghouse's programs please contact the Affordable Housing Clearinghouse at: 23861 El Toro Road, Suite 401 Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 859-9255 (877) 990-LOAN (5626) Toll-Free (949) 859-8534 FAX http://www.affordable-housing.org/