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Santa Barbara Co Housing Trust DPA

Santa Barbara Co Housing Trust DPA is a deferred 2nd from SB County HTF. Serves Santa Barbara. Up to $75,000 toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: 80-100% AMI.

Up to $75,000
Limited funding as of May 2026

Serves Santa Barbara.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limit80-100% AMI
Minimum credit score620
Maximum DTI50%
Homebuyer educationRequired (HUD-approved 8-hr or eHome)
OccupationsAgricultural worker priority
Property typesSFR, condo, townhome
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsFHA/Conv/VA/USDA
Sales price cap450000
Repayment30-yr 0% silent 2nd; 50%/yr5, 100%/yr10
StackingLayers with CalHFA, GSFA
Source SB County HTF·official program page·Listed
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Provider: SB County HTF · program details at the provider’s site.

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