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RSVP today to attend one of our FREE first-time homebuyer presentations held at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers at 456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale. Download the flyer to see all the 2013 dates. Learn more about first-time homebuyer opportunities in Sunnyvale. Call Housing staff at (408) 730-7250 or email housing@ci.sunnyvale.ca.gov
The new Taylor Morrison housing development located at 1044 East Duane Avenue includes several new three- and four-bedroom BMR townhomes ranging in price from $350,000 to $425,000. These homes are available for sale to qualified first-time homebuyers.
These brand new homes are regularly priced from the mid 700s. If you are a low- to moderate-income household that lives or works in Sunnyvale, visit
BMR.InSunnyvale.com to learn about our program's current eligibility requirements, or call (408) 730-7250 to speak to staff.
Be among the first to know when BMR homes become available for sale. Submit the online Interest List form and to be notified when applications for available BMR homes are being accepted, and to receive program updates, and notices about affordable housing opportunities.
About Us
Our Home Buyers webpage provides information about our Below Market Rate (BMR) Home Ownership Program and First-time homebuyer loan programs to assist you with the purchase of your first home. Real estate professionals and lenders can learn more about becoming a participating BMR Realtor or lender.
Our Home Owners webpage provides information for home improvement programs and foreclosure prevention. Information is also available for our current BMR home owners.
Our Renters Assistance webpage provides information for the Below Market Rate Rental Program and other affordable rental housing providers. Fair Housing resources for victims of discrimination as well as Landlord/Tenant mediation resources can also be found here. The Housing Division also offers grants to low-income disabled tenants to pay for retrofits necessary to improve accessibility.
The City of Sunnyvale has an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that requires certain residential developments to provide a share of the affordable housing needed within the City. More information about this and other resources are available at our Developers and Landlords webpage, including fair housing requirements.
The City of Sunnyvale receives federal funding to assist with our efforts to provide affordable housing, community development programs, and public services to benefit primarily low- to very-low-income households. Visit our HUD Programs webpage to review HUD Program related reports and to learn more about the City of Sunnyvale's programs.
The City of Sunnyvale is affirmatively furthering fair housing and complying with State and federal fair housing laws. These laws prohibit discrimination against a persons race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or children. Learn more about your Fair Housing rights and responsibilities. Visist our Fair Housing webpage to access resources available to you.
Study issue to consider revisions to the City’s Zoning Code regarding conversions of mobile home parks to other uses.