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San Francisco DALP (Downpayment Assistance Loan Program)

Up to $500,000 toward a down payment in CA.

Location
CA
Type
Second mortgage
Max assistance
$500,000
Income limit
$299,700
Min. credit score
660
First-time buyer
Required
Property types
Single family

Silent second loan up to $500,000 for eligible low-to-middle income first-time buyers purchasing market-rate property in San Francisco. No monthly payments. Repay principal plus equitable share of appreciation on sale. Income limit: 200% AMI. Lottery-based application (2025 applications March 4 – June 2). No three-year ownership in prior three years.

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San Francisco DALP (Downpayment Assistance Loan Program), explained

A short, free course on San Francisco DALP (Downpayment Assistance Loan Program): what it is, who it is for, when it is repaid, where it applies and how to apply. Based on program data from July 2026. About ten minutes.

5 modules · About 10 minutes

Program details are sourced from public agency data and may change. Confirm eligibility with a Hey Prescott loan officer before applying.