Workshop Registration
Households are required to register and secure a link to participate in the free Bayshore BMR introductory workshop. Fill out the form below to receive a link to the Workshop. You must register by 7:00pm November 17 to ensure that you receive the link in time. To learn more about Program parameters and lottery application process, visit the BMR informational website by clicking here.
East Palo Alto BMR Introductory Informational Workshop
Tuesday November 18, 2025
6:00PM to 7:30PM
Virtual Zoom – Reservation Required
Additional E Bayshore BMR Info
All Bayshore BMR lottery applicants are required to read the information provided on BAAHA’s Bayshore BMR webpage (click here to view). For general questions please email BAAHA at info@myhomegatgeway.com. Make certain to reference Bayshore BMR when submitting your questions.
Fill out the Form at the bottom of this webpage to receive a link
East Palo Alto BMR Homebuyer Workshop
| Household Size | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People |
| Maximum Income Allowance | $78,360 | $89,580 | $100,770 |
East Palo Alto BMR ownership opportunity
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Workshop Presenters & Sponsors
The introductory BMR workshop is being hosted and presented by EPACANDO, Bay Area Affordable Homeownership Alliance (BAAHA), and A-1 Community Housing Services. Speakers at the workshop will include Jane Jones, BMR Program Associate; Nancy Rivera, Executive Director of A-1 Community Housing Services, and Walter Zhovreboff Administrative Director, BAAHA. The above three organizations are non-profit enterprises focused on providing resources and services to assist low to moderate income homebuyers. There will be a questions and answer session for attendants to participate in after the presentations.
Workshop Overview
The City of East Palo Alto has a two level loft style below market rate (BMR) condo available for eligible first time buyers. The 950 square foot one bedroom, one and one-half bath, condominium has a fixed maximum sales price of $252,000. The property is located at 1765 E Bayshore Road, in the Cummings Park complex. Prospective buyers must submit a lottery application to participate in a lottery to purchase the BMR home.
Interested prospective Bayshore BMR homebuyers are highly encouraged to attend the upcoming free introductory zoom workshop. Workshop attendees will learn more about:
- East Palo Alto’s below market rate homebuyer program
- The City’s live, work, and displacement lottery preferences
- Program and financial eligibility requirements to purchase the BMR property
- Lottery application submittal process to enter the BMR purchase lottery
Eligible lottery participants and homebuyers must meet City BMR Program requirements. Workshop attendees will be provided additional details regarding Program parameters, including and not limited to:
- First time homebuyer requirements
- Household size requirements. Household must consist of one to three people; the household size cannot be over three people
- Household's gross income may not exceed 60% of San Mateo County’s area median income (see income chart below)
- Household must have the financial wherewithal to purchase the property, including and not limited to:
- Adequate stable earnings to support the housing costs and the households personal debt
- FICO score of 640 or higher (for all adult household members)
- At least a 3% down payment ($7,500) to purchase the property.
- Adequate stable earnings to support the housing costs and the households personal debt
Households who attend the workshop and read all the information provided in the E Bayshore BMR webpage will have a stronger understanding and advantage to successfully submit their BMR lottery application.