About this Event
HUD-Approved First-Time Homebuyer Workshop (In-Person)
Saturday, August 29, 2026
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Linda Brooks Burton Bayview Library — 5075 3rd St, San Francisco, CA
Buying your first home is a major step — but you don’t have to take it alone. Join SFHDC and the Tri-Counties Bank for a free, in-person, HUD-approved homebuyer education workshop designed for renters, Section 8 voucher holders, and families ready to build long-term stability and generational wealth.
This full-day workshop gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to navigate today’s housing market and move closer to becoming a homeowner.
What You’ll Learn
✔️ How to qualify for homeownership
✔️ Down payment assistance programs: DALP, CalHFA, First-Gen, MCC & more
✔️ Understanding credit, debt, and mortgage readiness
✔️ How to shop lenders and strengthen your application
✔️ Affordable homeownership pathways in San Francisco & the Bay Area
✔️ Your next steps + how to access 1:1 housing counseling
Who Should Attend
- Renters
- Section 8 voucher holders
- Families seeking stability and long-term wealth
- First-time homebuyers of all ages
- New parents, multigenerational families, and anyone building a strong financial foundation
Why Attend?
This workshop is HUD-approved and meets the education requirement for many down payment assistance and affordable mortgage programs. Graduates receive a certificate of completion and access to ongoing counseling to support the full homebuying journey — from planning to closing.
A $50 registration fee is required to attend and includes a comprehensive SFHDC Homebuyer Resource Bundle designed to support you throughout your homeownership journey.
Participants will receive:
• SFHDC-branded Homebuyer Welcome Bag
• Exclusive SFHDC Keys to Closing Homebuyer Guide
• Spiral-bound Realizing the American Dream of Homeownership workbook
• Budgeting and financial planning tools
• Step-by-step homebuying process roadmap
• Trusted homebuyer resources and program links
• Information on down payment assistance programs, lenders, and housing resources
• Educational materials and giveaways from Tri Counties Bank and community partners
• Lunch, beverages, and light refreshments
This workshop is designed to give first-time buyers practical tools, trusted guidance, and a clearer path toward homeownership.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bayview Linda Brooks-Burton Branch Library, 5075 3rd Street, San Francisco, United States
USD 55.20
