SFHDC x TriCounties Bank First Time Homebuyer Workshop (HUD APPROVED)

Saturday, August 29, 2026
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Linda Brooks Burton Bayview Library — 5075 3rd St, San Francisco, CA

Buying your first home is a major step — but you don’t have to take it alone. Join SFHDC and the Tri-Counties Bank for a free, in-person, HUD-approved homebuyer education workshop designed for renters, Section 8 voucher holders, and families ready to build long-term stability and generational wealth.

This full-day workshop gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to navigate today’s housing market and move closer to becoming a homeowner.

✔️ How to qualify for homeownership
✔️ Down payment assistance programs: DALP, CalHFA, First-Gen, MCC & more
✔️ Understanding credit, debt, and mortgage readiness
✔️ How to shop lenders and strengthen your application
✔️ Affordable homeownership pathways in San Francisco & the Bay Area
✔️ Your next steps + how to access 1:1 housing counseling

• Renters
• Section 8 voucher holders
• Families seeking stability and long-term wealth
• First-time homebuyers of all ages
• New parents, multigenerational families, and anyone building a strong financial foundation

This workshop is HUD-approved and meets the education requirement for many down payment assistance and affordable mortgage programs. Graduates receive a certificate of completion and access to ongoing counseling to support the full homebuying journey — from planning to closing.

A $50 registration fee is required to attend and includes a comprehensive SFHDC Homebuyer Resource Bundle designed to support you throughout your homeownership journey.

Participants will receive:
• SFHDC-branded Homebuyer Welcome Bag
• Exclusive SFHDC Keys to Closing Homebuyer Guide
• Spiral-bound Realizing the American Dream of Homeownership workbook
• Budgeting and financial planning tools
• Step-by-step homebuying process roadmap
• Trusted homebuyer resources and program links
• Information on down payment assistance programs, lenders, and housing resources
• Educational materials and giveaways from Tri Counties Bank and community partners
• Lunch, beverages, and light refreshments

This workshop is designed to give first-time buyers practical tools, trusted guidance, and a clearer path toward homeownership.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher San Francisco Housing Development Corporation