AC Boost Application Process
AC Boost is made available through a lottery process.
To learn about the AC Boost application process, check out our
8-step overview of the application process or an Applicant Step-by-Step Example.
The Pre-Application for the current funding cycle closed on May 15, 2024 at 5:00 pm. If you would like to be notified of program updates, please sign up to Stay Connected, Hello Housing's email newsletter.
What to expect
Check out our 8-step overview of the application process or an Applicant Step-by-Step Example.
Are you ready?
Buyers must provide a Homebuyer Education Certificate as part of the full application process, after the lottery. Buyers may take courses from any County-approved agency or any HUD-certified agency not currently on the County’s list. Buyers must also participate in a mandatory AC Boost workshop if invited to submit a full application after the lottery. Check out the list of County-approved homebuyer education programs to find one that works for you. Please note: Your Homebuyer Education Certificate must be no more than 1 year old at the time of submission.
Have questions on qualifying for a first mortgage?
We encourage you to begin working with an experienced homebuyer counseling agency to learn about mortgage readiness. In addition to a homebuyer education course, you may qualify for one-on-one counseling. Check out the list of County-approved homebuyer education programs to find one that works for you (please note that not all agencies listed provide one-on-one counseling).
Program Guidelines
For additional information and details of program eligibility criteria, preferences and process, please review the AC Boost Program Manual.