The City of Livermore provides various programs that offer financial assistance, counseling, and education for income-qualified families who are looking to purchase a home in Livermore.

Households are invited to submit a pre-application form for both new and resale homes. Those who submit a pre-application will be ranked according to City application preferences and contacted as units become available.  

Applicants who already applied in January 2025 should not resubmit a pre-application. Contact Shannon Andrews, the program administrator for questions. 

More Information here.  Más información en Español.

Please complete the online pre-application form on our website or the link below: https://www.tfaforms.com/5192092

Watch this recording of the Affordable Homeownership Workshop presentation to learn more about the Affordable Homeownership programs: Affordable Homeownership Workshop Presentation.

First Time Homebuyer Workshop

February 21, 2026 - Register Here!

Frequently Asked Questions

Affordable Homeownership Program, also known as the Below Market Rate (BMR) Program is an important part of the City’s several affordable housing programs that help low- and moderate-income households purchase a home at a below market rate and get financial assistance with the down payment.

Below Market Rate homes become available when new developments are built or when existing homeowners decide to sell. New homes are expected to complete construction in 2025.

New developments with upcoming affordable units.

Arroyo Crossings by TruMark Homes.

More Information about Arroyo Crossings 

Cava by DeNova Homes

More Information about CAVA and Amarone

Serenity Homes by Shea

More information about Serenity available for sale BMR units here

Down Payment Assistance Program offers prospective homebuyers financial assistance with down payment for a purchase of a house. 

First-Time Homebuyer Education workshops and counseling sessions are offered for perspective homebuyers through Echo Housing. These classes are an important segue to affordable homeownership and are required prior to a purchase of a Below Market Rate home.

Link to Registration:

Future Homeowners can prepare themselves for homeownership with Habitat for Humanity financial education center.

Current BMR Homeowners, who purchased their homes through the BMR program or with the Down Payment Assistance Program, can access resources for successful homeownership here.

All future opportunities for the Affordable Homeownership/Below Market Rate Program will be announced on our website and via email to those subscribed to the City's Affordable Housing Interest List.

Sign up for Livermore's Affordable Housing Interest List to be informed of future homeownership opportunities, pre-application periods, and more!  

If you have questions about our Affordable Homeownership/Below Market Rate Programs, please email:

Housing@LivermoreCA.gov or call Housing at 925-960-4580.

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ESPAÑOL 

El Programa de Vivienda Asequible de Livermore ofrece la oportunidad de ser dueño de casa a personas con ingresos bajos a moderados.  Los precios de las casas son reducidos hasta la mitad del precio del mercado.        

¿Preguntas? - Comuniquese con la administradora del programa de la Ciudad por correo electronico al Housing@LivermoreCA.gov o (562) 202-0893.