Unless you’re a qualifying entity – I think you have to be a 501(c) non-profit organization, then you can’t have a raffle – that may be considered an illegal lottery.
Charity house raffles are tough undertake and state regulations make holding a private raffle for a house or land illegal unless the homeowner works with an eligible non-profit organization. Plus, the homeowner cannot get more than the appraised value of the house. For more information, see California Penal Code Section 320.5. Also visit our site at http://www.raffleahouse.com for additional resources and let us match you with a non-profit.
I sold my house in a raffle and most states allow nonprofits to hold raffles. The biggest challenge for the homeowner is to partner with the right charity. One thing to know about California raffle laws is that you cannot sell raffle tickets on-line due to a California statutory regulation. Most house raffles in California advertise their raffles on-line but require ticket buyers to purchase by phone, mail, or fax.
For additional informaiton visit: http://www.isoldmyhouseinaraffle.com
Good Luck! Author of, I SOLD MY HOUSE IN A RAFFLE, A Proven Step-by-step Method to Get Your Asking Price, Save Money, Save Time, & Help a Charity Too!
3 Responses to “Does Anybody Know About Putting A Home In A Raffle In California?”
February 19th, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Unless you’re a qualifying entity – I think you have to be a 501(c) non-profit organization, then you can’t have a raffle – that may be considered an illegal lottery.
March 27th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Charity house raffles are tough undertake and state regulations make holding a private raffle for a house or land illegal unless the homeowner works with an eligible non-profit organization. Plus, the homeowner cannot get more than the appraised value of the house. For more information, see California Penal Code Section 320.5. Also visit our site at http://www.raffleahouse.com for additional resources and let us match you with a non-profit.
July 31st, 2010 at 1:45 pm
I sold my house in a raffle and most states allow nonprofits to hold raffles. The biggest challenge for the homeowner is to partner with the right charity. One thing to know about California raffle laws is that you cannot sell raffle tickets on-line due to a California statutory regulation. Most house raffles in California advertise their raffles on-line but require ticket buyers to purchase by phone, mail, or fax.
For additional informaiton visit: http://www.isoldmyhouseinaraffle.com
Good Luck! Author of, I SOLD MY HOUSE IN A RAFFLE, A Proven Step-by-step Method to Get Your Asking Price, Save Money, Save Time, & Help a Charity Too!
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