Key to Homeownership Grant - The Inland Gateway Association of REALTORS®

Helping Make Homeownership More Attainable for our Local Communities

Rising home prices and closing costs make it harder than ever for buyers to take the leap into homeownership. Through this grant, TIGAR is working to reduce upfront costs, support first-time and veteran buyers, and strengthen our local communities by helping more families build stability through homeownership.

By promoting this program, REALTORS® can:

Help more clients qualify and close successfully
Strengthen buyer relationships with real, tangible financial solutions
Support housing affordability and a stronger local market

Who Qualifies:

First-Time Homebuyers (as defined by C.A.R.)
Renters transitioning to homeownership (haven’t owned a home in the past 3 years)
Veterans utilizing VA loans

*Applicant must be represented by a REALTOR®.

How to Apply:

Steps to apply:
Must be in escrow (at least 15 days before close of escrow for application processing), provide a lender letter (letter pre-approved for loan, eligible to apply grant funds towards clsoing costs), Personal statement (tell us why you need help with your closing costs), Apply online (complete the form and upload supporting documents at tigar.org/grant.

Apply Now:

ACCESS THE GRANT APPLICATION

The Inland Gateway Association of REALTORS® will provide $2,000.00 to qualifying applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until our grant runs out of funds. This is a 2025 grant offered by the California Association of REALTORS® Housing Affordability Fund. Grant funds are to be applied to closing costs pre-closing.