San Diego County Low-Income First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program

Housing Program

San Diego County Low-Income First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program

Program description
A deferred-payment loan program providing down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible low-income first-time homebuyers in unincorporated San Diego County and participating cities.
Maximum assistance
Down payment: up to 22% of purchase price; closing costs: up to 4% of purchase price, capped at $10,000
Repayment
Yes

Program categories

Organization

Important considerations

3% simple interest. No payments are generally required for 30 years unless the home is sold or is no longer owner-occupied.

Eligibility & program information

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1
Status
Active
Additional Info

Participating areas include unincorporated San Diego County and eligible cities such as Carlsbad, Coronado, Del Mar, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista. Effective purchase price limits are updated periodically.

Coverage Type
County / Participating Cities
Resources
San Diego County Low-Income First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program Official Website
Eligibility Requirements
First-time homebuyer,household income at or below 80% AMI,purchase in an eligible program area,fixed-rate first mortgage,adequate income and credit,minimum 3% buyer down payment,homebuyer education and pre-purchase counseling,owner occupancy.
Official Information

Visit the official website(s) for current eligibility, program details, and information on how to apply.

Information last updated August 26, 2026.