For First-Time Homebuyers Unlock the path to homeownership with expert-led workshops, helpful resources, and special programs designed for first-time buyers.
Oakland Below Market Rate Homes for Sale City-assisted below market rate [BMR] homes have deed restrictions that allow resale only to purchasers that meet the unit’s Affordable Housing Program eligibility criteria.
Housing Expansion Programs Oakland offers programs to support the creation of new affordable housing and the conversion of existing properties into affordable rental units.
Participating Lenders Contact a community loan officer at one of our Participating Lenders to determine if you qualify for the MAP or CalHome program, the purchase price of the home, and to pre-approve you for mortgage financing.
Homebuyer Counseling and Education Providers Several local organizations and other government agencies provide counseling to individuals and families looking to purchase a home in Oakland and the Bay Area, or for individuals and families who may have received a notice of default or a foreclosure notice.
CalHome Program The CalHome Program partners with lenders to assist low-income, first-time homebuyers with buying a home in the City of Oakland.