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San Pablo Economic Development Corporation San Pablo Loan Assistance for Sustainable Housing

San Pablo Economic Development Corporation San Pablo Loan Assistance for Sustainable Housing is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in San Pablo, California.

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The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Required - HUD-approved homebuyer education
  • Residency: Must continuously occupy as principal residence
  • Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (CA260151). Total household assets capped at $250,000. Priority for first responders, teachers, seniors, and veterans. Property must be in incorporated City of San Pablo limits.
  • A home inside San Pablo city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside San Pablo

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

80% of Contra Costa 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.

$162,800
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

San Pablo’s homes

  • 45.1% single-family
  • 13.1% townhouse
  • 11.7% 2–4 units
  • 25.2% 5+ units
  • 5% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$551,700

San Pablo median home value

64.1%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in San Pablo

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Required - HUD-approved homebuyer education.

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  3. 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 San Pablo Economic Development Corporation San Pablo Loan Assistance for Sustainable Housing?

San Pablo Economic Development Corporation San Pablo Loan Assistance for Sustainable Housing is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in San Pablo, California. Deferred-payment second-position loan; no payments until sale, transfer, or end of term. Interest = greater of shared appreciation or 3% simple. Funds restricted to down payment + non-recurring closing costs. Deferred-payment ('silent second') loan up to 20% of purchase price, capped at $100,000, for income-qualified first-time homebuyers purchasing in incorporated City of San Pablo. Interest at greater of shared appreciation or 3% simple interest. Funding comes from City of San Pablo Affordable Housing Funds.

Do you have to pay it back?

San Pablo Economic Development Corporation San Pablo Loan Assistance for Sustainable Housing 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, transfer, or end of term. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

San Pablo Economic Development Corporation San Pablo Loan Assistance for Sustainable Housing 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. A homebuyer education course is required, through Required - HUD-approved homebuyer education. Residency requirement: Must continuously occupy as principal residence. Sourced via Homebuyer Wallet (CA260151). Total household assets capped at $250,000. Priority for first responders, teachers, seniors, and veterans. Property must be in incorporated City of San Pablo limits.

What are the income limits?

San Pablo Economic Development Corporation San Pablo Loan Assistance for Sustainable Housing limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Household income (all members 18+) must not exceed 80% of Area Median Income (Contra Costa County). The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. 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?

San Pablo Economic Development Corporation San Pablo Loan Assistance for Sustainable Housing can be used for Single-family, Condo, Townhouse.

Is there eligibility for specific groups?

San Pablo Economic Development Corporation San Pablo Loan Assistance for Sustainable Housing names veterans, active-duty service members, reservists and National Guard members, educators, law enforcement officers, and firefighters among the groups it serves. Being named here means the program mentions the group, not that membership alone qualifies an applicant — the rest of the eligibility rules still apply.

Where does it apply?

San Pablo Economic Development Corporation San Pablo Loan Assistance for Sustainable Housing serves homebuyers purchasing in San Pablo, California.

How do you apply?

Applications for San Pablo Economic Development Corporation San Pablo Loan Assistance for Sustainable Housing go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. 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.

Program terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.