Empower Homebuyers SCC Program
County of Santa Clara / Housing Trust Silicon Valley
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Empower Homebuyers SCC Program in its San Jose, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
The Empower Homebuyers SCC program provides first-time homebuyers in Santa Clara County with a 30-year deferred shared appreciation loan for down payment assistance, up to $250,000 or 30% of the purchase price with no monthly payments or interest. Designed for county employees, teachers, healthcare professionals, and nonprofit workers. Upon sale, buyers repay the loan plus a proportional share of appreciation.
Typical assistance for moderate-income first-time buyer in San José
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for San Jose, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of San José Home Repair Program Up to $75,000 (0% deferred loan, 20-year term)
- San José CalHome Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Loan Up to $100,000 (30-year deferred loan)
- Rebuilding Together SV, Critical Repair Program No-cost repairs (amount varies by project need)
- Rebuilding Together SV, Safe at Home Program No-cost minor repairs (varies by project)
Key Details
- Up to $250,000 or 30% of purchase price
- 30-year deferred, no monthly payments, no interest
- Income limit: 120% Area Median Income
- Targeted to teachers, healthcare, county employees, nonprofits
- Contact Housing Trust SV: 408-703-3837 ext. 301
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling, funded by 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Empower Homebuyers SCC Program in San Jose?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Empower Homebuyers SCC Program in San Jose, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with County of Santa Clara / Housing Trust Silicon Valley; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 408-703-3837. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Rolling, funded by 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond.
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