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Home Access Program

Home Access Program is a 30-year deferred loan (no equity share) from Housing Trust Silicon Valley. Serves Alameda, Contra Costa. Up to $200,000 or Up to 40% toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: 80% AMI.

Up to $200,000 or Up to 40%
Listed as open as of April 10, 2026

Serves Alameda, Contra Costa.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limit80% AMI
Minimum credit score640
Maximum DTI48%
Homebuyer educationRequired (8-hour HUD-certified course)
Property typesSFR, condo, townhome
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Repayment0% int.; 30-yr; deferred; due on sale/refinance/term_end
StackingStacks: calhfa-myhome, calhfa-zip
Amount notesUp to $200,000 (up to 40% of purchase price)
NotesStandout Bay Area program, NO equity share (unlike Dream For All / SF DALP). 80% AMI cap. Borrower contributes 3% min. HIGH priority for lender approval.
Phone(408) 703-3837 ext. 301
Source Housing Trust Silicon Valley·official program page·Listed
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Provider: Housing Trust Silicon Valley · program details at the provider’s site.

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