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City of San Marcos Down Payment Assistance Program

City of San Marcos Down Payment Assistance Program is a calhome simple-interest deferred second loan from City of San Marcos Affordable Housing. Serves San Marcos. For first-time buyers. Income limit: At or below 80% AMI (San Diego County).

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Listed as open as of May 26, 2026

Serves San Marcos.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limitAt or below 80% AMI (San Diego County)
Sales price capAppraised value max $598,000
Amount notesPer program (gap financing)
NotesCalHome funded
Phone(760) 744-1050
Source City of San Marcos Affordable Housing·official program page·Listed
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Provider: City of San Marcos Affordable Housing · program details at the provider’s site.

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