Three Paths to Ownership
For our many community members with lower income, homeownership feels out of reach. That’s why Burbank Housing and local partners are working together to help people achieve their dream of homeownership. With three pathways: new construction, resales and down payment assistance, Burbank Housing works to help subsidize the cost of your home purchase by providing down payment assistance to make your home purchase affordable. We’ve helped over a thousand households achieve their dream of owning a home and we continue to work to make sure that these valuable members of the community will be able to call the North Bay home.
New, Affordable Homeownership Opportunity Coming to Sea Ranch for income eligible buyers!
Experience affordable coastal living in one of Northern California's most picturesque communities. Nestled along the Sonoma County coastline, this welcoming Sea Ranch affordable housing community offers the perfect blend of tranquility, natural beauty, and modern convenience. Residents enjoy easy access to pristine beaches, scenic regional and state parks, hiking trails, and breathtaking ocean views right outside their door.
The community features spacious two- and three-bedroom homes and is connected to Point Arena, Gualala, and Santa Rosa through Mendocino Transit Authority services, providing convenient transportation options for work, shopping, healthcare, and recreation.
How to Get Started
Steps to Apply
The affordable homeownership process includes a few important steps, but Burbank Housing will help guide qualified applicants through each stage.
Area Median Income Limits
HCD 2026 Income Limits - Sonoma County
| 80% | Low Income | $92,300 | $105,500 | $118,700 | $131,850 | $142,400 | $152,950 | $163,500 |
Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) 2026
Renderings are conceptual and subject to change without notice. Pricing, floor plans, specifications, availability, and features may be modified by the developer at any time. Sea Ranch homes are offered through the Sonoma County Affordable Homeownership Program. Income limits, program requirements, owner-occupancy requirements, and resale restrictions apply. Burbank Housing Development Corporation administers the program on behalf of the Sonoma County Community Development Commission. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Down Payment Assistance Program (CURRENTLY CANNOT BE USED IN CONJUNTION WITH AVA LANE)
A program designed for first-time homebuyers, the Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program can get eligible buyers up to $200K in assistance!
Homeownership Resources
Getting Qualfied
Helpful videos from our Homeownership Team walking you through the qualification process. Available in English and Spanish.
New Construction
At Burbank Housing our new homeownership developments are designed exclusively for buyers, who need affordable house payments. We’re constantly pursuing the smartest approaches to developing high-quality, beautifully designed homes, and our ownership programs create a viable path forward for those who thought owning a home was out of reach
Resales
Burbank Housing administers resale programs for a number of closed developments across our service area; including resales for the County of Sonoma's First-time home buyer resale program. Downpayment assistance may be available for these opportunities. To be informed of future, affordable resale homeownership opportunities, please get added to our interest list.