The Mill

Affordable Housing Units

In collaboration with

Meritage Homes of California

City of Anaheim

My Way Home

Affordable Homeownership Opportunity in Anaheim

Through a partnership between the City of Anaheim, Meritage Homes, and My Way Home, six (6) affordable homes will soon be available to income-qualified homebuyers.

This homeownership opportunity is designed to make homeownership more attainable by offering income-qualified households the chance to purchase a newly constructed home at an affordable price.

My Way Home is serving as the program administrator and will guide applicants through the application eligibility and mortgage qualification process.

About the Homes

These newly constructed homes are being built by Meritage Homes, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, and are thoughtfully designed with modern layouts, energy-efficient features, and quality craftsmanship.

See below for more information regarding the community layout and home floor plans.

Layouts & Floorplans

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Renderings are for illustrative purposes only do not represent a guarantee of the final product. Actual home designs, floor plans, features, finishes, colors, landscaping, and site details may vary and are subject to change without notice.

Basic Eligibility Criteria

Before applying, review the basic eligibility requirements to determine whether you may qualify. Meeting these preliminary requirements does not guarantee eligibility or selection. Additional criteria, documentation and verification will apply.

  • Moderate-Income Buyers (80.01%-120.00% Area Median Income for Orange County) - see chart (based on gross (before taxes) income)

  • First priority to applicants who live or work within the City of Anaheim’s city limits

    • Defined as someone who currently lives or works in the City of Anaheim continuously for the past one (1) year

  • Your projected monthly mortgage payment - including principal, interest, property taxes, homeowners insurance, and HOA dues - must not exceed 35% of your gross monthly household income

  • Must meet the household occupancy standards

    • No more than two (2) persons per bedroom plus one additional person

  • Must be a first-time homebuyer

  • Must be able to qualify for a first mortgage loan

To be eligible, gross (before taxes) household income must not exceed the following income limits:

Click the chart to enlarge. Income limits are provided by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and are subject to change without notice.

The Application Process

Interest

Review The Mill Affordable Homes Guide to learn more about the eligibility requirements, income limits, resale restrictions, the application process, and details about the homes.

Review

Check Your Eligibility

Answer 2 simple questions on our Eligibility Screening Form to determine whether you meet the basic program requirements before submitting an application.

These questions are intended only to determine whether you may be eligible to apply. Additional eligibility requirements, including income verification, will be evaluated during the formal application review process.

Eligibility Screening Form

Complete Application

If you meet the basic eligibility requirements you will be prompted to start your application.

Please submit a complete application with all required documentation. Only one application per household will be accepted, and resubmissions will not be permitted.

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. Each application will be assigned a date and time stamp upon submission.

Application Review & Notification

Completed applications that meet the eligibility requirements will be reviewed according to the established selection criteria until six (6) eligible applicants have been identified.

  • "This partnership demonstrates what's possible when public, private, and nonprofit organizations come together with a shared commitment to expanding homeownership opportunities. We appreciate the City of Anaheim and Meritage Homes for their leadership and are proud to support future homeowners every step of the way through education, counseling, and program administration."

    Alex Vega, Deputy Director

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Mill development will have 6 affordable units available for purchase.

  • TBD

  • Yes. You may qualify as a first-time homebuyer if you:

    • Have not owned a principal residence within the past three years.

    • Are a displaced homemaker.

    • Are a single parent who previously owned a home only with a former spouse.

    • Previously owned a home that was not permanently affixed to a permanent foundation.

    • Previously owned a home that did not meet applicable building codes and could not reasonably be brought into compliance.

  • Yes, applicants must be moderate-Income buyers (80.01%-120.00% Area Median Income for Orange County). Please see the income chart in the “Basic Eligibility Criteria” section. The income information is based on gross (before taxes) income.

  • Yes, we encourage you to explore down payment assistance programs available through the City of Anaheim or your lender, which may help make homeownership more affordable and reduce your upfront costs.

  • No, you will not be able to make updates to your application once you submit. Therefore we ask that you carefully review it and ensure each section is complete.

    Please note you may be asked for additional documentation to support your application.

  • Yes, the online system will automatically timestamp your application once it is submitted. Applications will be reviewed in the order received.

  • Not necessarily. While we will review applications in the order they are received, being among the first six to submit does not guarantee approval. We will continue reviewing applications until we identify the first six that have a complete application and meet all program requirements, so applicants who are not among the first six submissions may still have an opportunity to qualify.

  • Please make sure to review The Mill Affordable Homes Guide for information on the eligibility requirements and application instructions. If after reviewing it you have further questions, please contact Quetzally Gonzalez at 805-273-7800 or qgonzalez@mywayhome.org. Please note that she receives a high volume of calls/emails. We appreciate your patience as she returns messages in the order they are received.