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Rebate for Marin Renters (RMR)
Below Market Rate (BMR) Home Ownership Program
The BMR Home Ownership program offers low and moderate-income , first-time homebuyers the opportunity to purchase specified condominium units in Marin County at less than market value. Marin Housing administers the sale of newly constructed units as well as previously owned units being offered for resale. There are approximately 300 homes in the program located throughout Marin County.
Eligibility Information

To be eligible to purchase a home through the BMR Program, you must meet the following guidelines:

  • You must be a “First-time Homebuyer”, defined as a borrower(s) who has not owned a home in the past three-years.
  • Your total gross household annual income must fall below the current income limits established for Marin County (effective 5/14/2010, published by HUD):

Household Size

Income

1

$83,500

2

$95,450

3

$107,350

4

$119,300

5

$128,800

6

$138,350

  • You must have cash and savings available equaling approximately 5% to 10% of the purchase price to cover down payment, closing costs and reserves.
  • You must be able to qualify for financing through a BMR lender based on your verifiable income and credit standing.
  • The total value of your assets may not exceed 75% of the purchase price.
  • You must live in the home as an owner-occupant. You may not rent or lease it to another party; to be monitored by Marin Housing.
  • To qualify for a 2-bedroom unit, you must have at least 2 members in your household and to qualify for a 3-bedroom unit, you must have at least 3 members in your household.
How do I apply?

Print the BMR application from the link below, complete it and mail it along with a check for $25.00 to: Marin Housing, BMR Dept., 4020 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. For more information, or to request a brochure or a BMR application, please call (415) 491-2550.

Updated: 7/22/2010
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