Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) DPA - San Francisco
Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) DPA - San Francisco is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in San Francisco, California.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: Minimum 620 FICO score required for all borrowers
- A completed homebuyer education course
- Residency: Must occupy as primary residence in San Francisco
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen
- A home inside San Francisco city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above 120% of area median income
- Homes outside San Francisco
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Income limit
120% of San Francisco County’s area median income
HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.
Where it applies
San Francisco’s homesSan Francisco’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 18% single-familysingle-family
- 12.4% townhousetownhouse
- 20.1% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 49.2% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 0.2% 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.
$1.4M
San Francisco median home value
76.5%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in San Francisco
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 Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) DPA - San Francisco?
Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) DPA - San Francisco is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in San Francisco, California. MEDA provides homebuyer counseling and assists with City of SF DALP and MOHCD DPA programs for Mission District and low-income SF residents. Bilingual (English/Spanish) services. Up to $500,000 in assistance. no monthly payments on DPA. Funding comes from City of SF/CDBG.
Do you have to pay it back?
Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) DPA - San Francisco 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?
Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) DPA - San Francisco 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: Minimum 620 FICO score required for all borrowers. A homebuyer education course is required. Residency requirement: Must occupy as primary residence in San Francisco. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or other eligible non-citizen.
What are the income limits?
Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) DPA - San Francisco limits household income to 120% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Low to moderate income: household income ≤120% AMI. 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?
Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) DPA - San Francisco caps the purchase price as follows: Conforms to FHA/conventional high-balance limits for this high-cost county; contact program for current 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?
Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) DPA - San Francisco serves homebuyers purchasing in San Francisco, California.
How do you apply?
Applications for Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) DPA - San Francisco 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 Francisco homebuyersOther programs open to San Francisco homebuyers
- San Francisco DALP (Downpayment Assistance Loan Program)Up to $500,000
- San Francisco Educators DALP (Educators Downpayment Assistance Loan Program)Up to $500,000
- San Francisco FRDALP (First Responders Downpayment Assistance Loan Program)Up to $500,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 128 programs for San FranciscoProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.