Dana Reserve Down Payment Assistance - San Luis Obispo
Dana Reserve Down Payment Assistance - San Luis Obispo is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in San Luis Obispo County, California.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: Contact lender for current credit score requirements
- A completed homebuyer education course
- Residency: Purchase at Dana Reserve in San Luis Obispo County
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen
- A home in San Luis Obispo County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Homes outside San Luis Obispo County
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Where it applies
San Luis Obispo County’s homesSan Luis Obispo County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 67.8% single-familysingle-family
- 6.1% townhousetownhouse
- 8.2% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 10% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 7.9% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$824,700
San Luis Obispo County median home value
43.8%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in San Luis Obispo County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program before funds are reserved.
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through Contact provider directly; subject to funding availability, and are subject to availability.
Work with a lender who handles the program
Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Questions about this program
What is Dana Reserve Down Payment Assistance - San Luis Obispo?
Dana Reserve Down Payment Assistance - San Luis Obispo is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in San Luis Obispo County, California. $3.2 million in total down payment assistance for qualified first-time buyers in the Dana Reserve community in San Luis Obispo County. Overseen by People's Self Help Housing and Community Foundation SLO. no monthly payments on DPA. Funding comes from Developer / Non-profit.
Do you have to pay it back?
Dana Reserve Down Payment Assistance - San Luis Obispo is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Sale or transfer. The assistance is recorded in Second position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Dana Reserve Down Payment Assistance - San Luis Obispo is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time homebuyer" usually means not having owned a home in the last three years, but the program sets its own definition. On credit, the program states: Contact lender for current credit score requirements. A homebuyer education course is required. Residency requirement: Purchase at Dana Reserve in San Luis Obispo County. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen.
What are the income limits?
Dana Reserve Down Payment Assistance - San Luis Obispo sets its income limit as follows: Contact program provider for current income limits. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. The program lists a maximum household size of 8. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.
What kind of home can it be used for?
Dana Reserve Down Payment Assistance - San Luis Obispo caps the purchase price as follows: Contact program for current purchase price limits. Eligible property types include Single-family (1-4 unit), FHA-approved condominium, townhome/PUD. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
Dana Reserve Down Payment Assistance - San Luis Obispo serves homebuyers purchasing in San Luis Obispo County, California.
How do you apply?
Applications for Dana Reserve Down Payment Assistance - San Luis Obispo go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Contact provider directly; subject to funding availability. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Also for San Luis Obispo County homebuyersOther programs open to San Luis Obispo County homebuyers
- San Luis Obispo County Down Payment Assistance ProgramDeferred
- California Dream For AllUp to $150,000
- Freddie Mac BorrowSmart Access (California)Up to $3,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 107 programs for San Luis Obispo CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.