About this Event
HUD-Approved First-Time Homebuyer Workshop (In-Person)
Saturday, October 10, 2026
SFHDC Bayview Commons
4445 Third Street, San Francisco
Could $15,000 Bring You Closer to Homeownership?
SFHDC's new Down Payment Assistance Program provides up to $15,000 (3% of purchase price) for qualifying homebuyers in San Francisco, San Mateo & Contra Costa counties. Come learn how it works at our FREE Homebuyer Education Workshop.
From “Just Looking” to “Just Closed!”
Whether you're ready to buy now or still a year or more away, understanding the process is one of the most important first steps toward homeownership.
Join the San Francisco Housing Development Corporation (SFHDC) and our good friends at Tri Counties Bank for an engaging, in-person Homebuyer Education Workshop designed to make the homebuying process clear, practical, and easier to navigate.
During this HUD-approved workshop, our housing professionals will break down the homebuying journey in plain language, including:
• Understanding your homebuyer readiness
• Budgeting, credit, savings, and debt
• How lenders evaluate mortgage applications
• Mortgage options and the loan process
• Shopping for and working with lenders and real estate professionals
• Down payment assistance and affordable homeownership programs
• The steps from pre-approval through closing
• Protecting and maintaining your investment after purchase
NEW: SFHDC Down Payment Assistance
Participants will also learn about multiple down payment assistance programs including SFHDC's & Tri Counties Bank new Down Payment Assistance Program, offering up to $15,000 (3% of purchase price) for qualifying homebuyers purchasing in San Francisco, San Mateo, or Contra Costa County.
Homeownership isn't one-size-fits-all. We'll help you understand the options, resources, and steps that may work for your goals, whether you're ready now, preparing for the next 3–6 months, or building a longer-term plan.
Participants who successfully complete the full workshop will receive a Homebuyer Education Certificate of Completion.
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.
Cost: FREE*
Presented by:
SFHDC & Tri Counties Bank
*A $25 refundable commitment fee is required to register. Attend the workshop and you’ll get the full amount back—easy!
Event venue & nearby stays
Bayview Commons Community Room, 4445 3rd Street, San Francisco, United States
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