FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Please view the list of FAQs below.
What is the Grand Prize?
The 2026 Dream House
An Ocean View Estate on the Palos Verdes Peninsula or $3,000,000 is just a $150 raffle ticket away for the lucky winner of the 2026 Palos Verdes Dream House Raffle. The first and oldest house raffle licensed in California, proceeds help fund Palos Verdes Art Center and their commitment to keep art education and exhibition available, accessible, and affordable to all for the last 95 years.
Situated on the coastal hills of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this year’s Dream House offers sweeping panoramic ocean views and exceptional craftsmanship. The 4,338 sq. ft. home features four bedrooms plus a library/media room, formal living and dining rooms, a spacious family room, 4.5 baths, three fireplaces, and a private elevator. The master suite includes a walk-in closet and Jacuzzi tub, while a second-floor office enjoys breathtaking ocean vistas. Finishes include walnut and travertine floors, alderwood cabinetry, and Andersen windows and doors, complemented by a chef’s kitchen with Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, a three-car garage, and a private backyard with pool and spa.
Who can buy a raffle ticket?
Anyone 18 years of age or older may purchase a ticket. Employees and members of the Board of Trustees of PVAC and Harrington Group, their spouses and children are excluded from participating. Any offer to participate is void where prohibited by law.
Do I have to be present at the drawing(s) to win?
No. You do not need to be present to win.
What happens to the proceeds generated by the raffle?
Proceeds from the 2026 Palos Verdes Dream House Raffle benefit the Palos Verdes Art Center/Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education for children and adults. The mission of the Palos Verdes Art Center is to “inspire adults and children to create, appreciate and celebrate art.” Since 1931, its exhibitions, education, and outreach programs have made the arts available, accessible, and affordable for the economically and ethnically diverse South Bay community of Los Angeles County, California. PVAC makes art accessible through free exhibitions, affordable classes in all media, scholarships, elementary school-based art education and artist residencies, special education for low income and at-risk youth, outreach partnerships in the community, and support for our artist groups.
How does the raffle benefit Palos Verdes Art Center?
The funds generated help the Palos Verdes Art Center fund exhibition, education, and outreach programs making visual arts available, accessible, and affordable.
Has the advertised Grand Prize been awarded in previous years?
Yes! The Palos Verdes Art Center’s Dream House Raffle has given away the advertised Grand Prize seven times, and the Winner has picked the Dream House twice with over $18,000,000 in cash and prizes awarded in the previous 21 house raffles! The Palos Verdes Dream House Raffle is one of the few house raffles to actually give away a house or the Grand Prize cash prize.
How will winners be notified?
The name listed on the ticket will be notified by phone, email and U.S. mail using the contact info provided on the entry form.
Is my raffle ticket tax-deductible?
No. The IRS position is that amounts paid for chances to win in raffles, lotteries, or similar drawings for valuable prizes are wagers, and consequently do not qualify as deductible charitable contributions.
What if I don’t like, or I am unable to accept the prize I win? Is there a cash alternative?
GRAND PRIZE OPTIONS: If fewer than 50,000 tickets (excluding Add-On Tickets) are sold as of Midnight, Friday, June 19, 2026, the raffle will be held as scheduled, and all prizes other than the Grand Prize will be awarded as advertised; but the Grand Prize Winner, instead of the choices advertised, will have the right to choose between (a) a sum equal to 50% of the Net Raffle Proceeds payable as a 25-year annuity in 300 monthly installments, not to exceed $4,500,000, or (b) a one-time cash payment equal to 70% of the amount described in the foregoing option (a), in each case, less withholding for federal and/or state income taxes.
If at least 50,000 tickets (excluding Add-On Tickets) are sold by the Friday, June 19, 2026 deadline, the Grand Prize winner will be entitled to select one of the following: (a) the 2026 Dream House, or (b) a 25-year annuity of $4,500,000 payable in 300 monthly installments, or (c) a one-time cash payment of $3,000,000. The Grand Prize winner must make the selection in writing from among the three alternative prizes no later than 3:00 p.m., June 26, 2026. Such choice is in the winner’s sole discretion. If the home is not available due to circumstances outside of the control of PVAC, as determined by PVAC, such prize shall not be available to the winner, and the winner will instead only have the choice to choose between the 25-year $4,500,000 annuity of monthly installments or a one-time cash payment of $3,000,000. The Grand Prize winner is strongly urged to seek professional legal and accounting advice on the tax effects of your election as to the respective choices.
Can I be entered into all drawings?
There will be two Early Bird Drawings held prior to the Grand Prize drawing. You will be eligible for the Early Bird #1 Drawing if your ticket is purchased by Midnight, Friday, May 22, 2026, and you will be eligible for the Early Bird #2 Drawing if your ticket is purchased by Midnight, Friday, June 5, 2026. The Grand Prize drawing eligibility requires that you purchase your ticket by Midnight, Friday, June 19, 2026. Should you win any of the previous drawings, your ticket is placed back in the drum for subsequent drawings.
When are the ticket purchase deadlines and drawings?
EARLY BIRD # 1 Ticket Purchase Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026, Midnight (PT) – Drawing: Friday, May 29, 2026, 5:30pm (PT) EARLY BIRD # 2 Ticket Purchase Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026, Midnight (PT) – Drawing: Friday, June 12, 2026, 5:30pm (PT) GRAND PRIZE Ticket Purchase Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026, Midnight (PT) – Drawing: Friday, June 26, 2026, 5:30pm (PT)
How much does a raffle ticket cost?
Raffle tickets are $150 each, 3-packs for $400, or 5-packs for $600.
Add-on Tickets are separate tickets that can only be purchased in conjunction with a primary raffle ticket. Add-On Tickets are one for $20, 3-pack for $50 or 6-pack for $75.
Prize: Five Weekly $10,000 prizes for a total of $50,000 in prizes are available. Buy by Friday, May 22, 2026, to be entered in all 5 drawings. Prizes are paid from non-raffle funds.
How many raffle tickets will be sold?
No more than 52,000 raffle tickets will be issued; only 50,000 tickets must be sold to give away the Grand Prize. There is no limit on the number of Add-On Tickets for sale.
How many tickets can I buy?
You may purchase as many available tickets as you wish.
How do I purchase tickets?
To purchase tickets, call 833-604-1604 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, or download the order form from CADreamRaffle.com and fax it to 310-541-9520 or deliver it to Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275. Entries must include payment or credit card information (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express) to be eligible. Email orders will not be accepted. Cash accepted via walk-ins only.
When will I get my ticket(s)?
As soon as your payment clears, your ticket(s) will be processed. All corresponding ticket stubs will be entered into the raffle drum, and you will receive your ticket receipt in the mail. Please allow four weeks for delivery. All tickets purchased before an entry deadline are included in a drawing even if the purchaser’s ticket receipt(s) arrives in the mail after the drawing date. Your ticket receipt is not required to prove winning status.
What are the Early Bird and Bonus Drawings and how do I qualify?
To reward early participants, if your ticket is purchased on or before Midnight, Friday, May 22, 2026, it is automatically entered into the Early Bird #1 Drawing for a new 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata or $25,000 cash. Eligibility for Early Bird #2 Drawing requires a ticket be purchased on or before Midnight, Friday, June 5, 2026; this drawing includes a new 2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV or $50,000 cash prize. All tickets are automatically entered into all upcoming drawings remaining from the time of purchase to conclusion of the 2026 Palos Verdes Dream House Raffle campaign, including the Final Drawings and Grand Prize Drawing.
What are the Multiple Ticket Drawings and how do I qualify for them?
Each Multiple Ticket Drawing is an incentive drawing for ticket buyers who purchase more than one ticket. The earlier participants enter, the more Multiple Ticket Drawings they are entered into, and thus the more prizes they are eligible for. As soon as you purchase two or more tickets at the same time, ALL your tickets with identical names and addresses go into the additional Multiple Ticket Drawings (if the purchase deadline dates are met). You will be eligible for not only the Multiple Ticket drawing(s), but the two Early Bird Drawings and Grand Prize Drawings, as well. If you purchase two or more tickets by the first Multiple Ticket Deadline on May 22, 2026, your tickets will be entered in all three Multiple Ticket Drawings and all other drawings.
Can you tell me where the home is located?
The Raffle House is located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. For security and safety of the home and owners, we will not announce the address at this time.