Homebuyer Assistance Programs

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Birchwood Lane ProjectThe City of El Cajon offers a unique program designed to assist first-time homebuyers purchase a new or existing single-family, condominium or townhome located within the City of El Cajon city limits. 

City Boundary Map: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/676f4a22e770458eabde7105a112ae48/

The American Dream Program may utilize a combination of HOME and Cal-Home funds for homebuyer assistance (subject to the terms of conditions found in the City’s Program Manual). Funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, refer to the program manual and flyer below, or contact the San Diego Housing Commission by email at fthb@sdhc.org or by phone at 619-578-7788.

 

American Dream First-Time Homebuyer Program 

First Time Homebuyer Program Manual approved December 2025
*The First Time Homebuyer Program may be amended from time to time. 

American Dream Program Flyer
Available funding as of: 07/1/2025 - $859,150 (Program Active)