The Housing and Economic Development section offers a First Time Homebuyer Program to assist qualified low income families with downpayment, mortgage, and closing costs to purchase their first home within the County of San Luis Obispo. In collaboration with the City of San Luis Obispo Housing Authority, the program's goal is to promote first time homeownership among low income families. You must contact the First Time Homebuyer Program participating lenders to determine if you are qualified. For more information on the First Time Homebuyer program, enter your contact information  to receive news on the First Time Homebuyer Program. Furthermore, the informational brochure highlights the important features.

Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the First Time Homebuyer Program and the application process.

First Time Homebuyer Program Survey
We would like to learn if the First Time Homebuyer Program is meeting your needs. Please fill out this Survey that will help us to understand your needs and improve the First Time Homebuyer Program.

Latest News

September 30, 2008

Seeking More Funds - We are looking into brining in more state and federal funds into this program to continue offering second loans to those low income families who are qualified to purchase a house within the County.

First Time Home Buyer Training - All the applicants who qualify for the First Time Home Buyer loans must complete homebuyer training education and obtain certification before closing the escrow. For more information on upcoming training seminars, visit People's Self Help Housing Corporation web site

Other First Time Home Buyer Program - The County collaborates with the City of San Luis Obispo to assist those low income families that are interested in purchasing the City's affordable units. Check out the City's housing program.

September 29 Open House Pictures