$MOHCD Program Orientation with MEDA 2\/13\/2025$

Free 2-hour orientation to learn about San Francisco homebuyer programs offered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development
About this Event

Attend a free 2-hour orientation to learn if you are eligible for the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) homebuyer programs and decide if you want to move forward with the remaining homebuyer education. The orientation provides an overview of affordable city programs, including eligibility requirements and the application process.

Here's what you'll learn:

• What homebuyer programs are available in San Francisco, including Below Market Rate (BMR) units, Down Payment Assistance Loan Program, and more!

• Program Requirements and Eligibility

• Income Calculation

• Loan requirements

• Lottery Preferences

• How to apply

10 hours of First Time Homebuyer Education requirement to be completed in sequential order (https://sfmohcd.org/affordable-homebuyer-programs). To apply for San Francisco First Time Homebuyer programs:

Step 1: 2-Hour MOHCD Homebuyer Program Orientation

Step 2: 6-hour First Time Homebuyer Workshop/s which may be taken as series or online.

Step 3: 2-hour individual counseling session (to be scheduled with the organization that provided your First Time Homebuyer Workshop/s)

The 10 hours of First Time Homebuyer Education requirement does not apply to:

• Buyers who have already received a current and valid Verification of Homebuyer Education Completion

• Buyers who have completed the 6-hour First Time Homebuyer workshop/s prior to August 1, 2019. If you fall into this category, you will have 12 months to obtain a Verification of Homebuyer Education Completion