California is on the brink of becoming the first state to provide illegal immigrants with access to state-supported home loans of up to $150,000.
The state legislature is expected to pass a measure this week that would extend eligibility for the “California Dream for All” loan program to illegal immigrants.
The program offers first-time homebuyers, with at least one being a first-generation buyer, up to 20% in down payment assistance, subject to income limits based on the county of residence.
The move comes at a time when immigration is a hot-button issue in the national election, with Republicans criticizing the Biden administration’s border policies.
While Democratic lawmakers argue that the bill is designed to ensure equal access to benefits for all state residents, the Trump campaign has called it “fundamentally unfair.” Governor Gavin Newsom has not yet indicated whether he will sign the bill into law.
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Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, the bill’s author, emphasizes that applicants would still need to meet federal requirements, including having a taxpayer identification or Social Security number.
The bill aims to clarify eligibility for illegal immigrants, ensuring that those who pay taxes in California have the opportunity to achieve homeownership.
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