Dublin Opens Applications for Four Below-Market-Rate Duet Homes at $575,615

Prospective first-time buyers seeking affordable homeownership in the East Bay can now apply for four brand-new below-market-rate duet homes in Dublin. City officials announced that the three-bedroom properties, developed by Trumark Homes within the Francis Ranch master planned community, are being offered at a fixed purchase price of $575,615. The municipal housing lottery opened on Thursday, October 1, and eligible moderate-income applicants must submit complete application packets by Friday, October 30, at 4:00 PM.

With Tri-Valley market-rate home values frequently eclipsing seven figures, the inclusionary housing program provides vital financial relief to local workforce members who might otherwise be priced out of the region. Schoolteachers, emergency dispatchers, municipal employees, and service workers can establish permanent roots in the community where they work rather than enduring lengthy freeway commutes. Successful purchasers will enjoy modern, energy-efficient residences situated within walking distance of neighborhood parks, recreational trails, and premier civic amenities.

The lottery program operates under the City of Dublin inclusionary zoning ordinance, which requires residential housing developers to designate a portion of newly constructed residential units for moderate-income homeownership. Francis Ranch represents one of several modern residential expansions sanctioned by the Dublin City Council to accommodate regional housing mandates while preserving neighborhood vitality. Long-term deed restrictions and equity-sharing agreements are placed on each title to ensure the homes remain affordable for subsequent generations of local buyers.

The four duet residences range in size from 1,795 to 1,839 square feet, offering three upstairs bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. Qualifying maximum household income thresholds are adjusted by family size, starting at $175,800 for a three-person household and reaching $226,600 for a household of six. Interested applicants must provide a formal mortgage loan preapproval letter from a participating lending institution, proof of local employment or residency preference points, and a completed city prequalification form before the October 30 deadline.

After the application window closes, Dublin housing staff will verify income eligibility documents and conduct a computerized public lottery drawing to determine applicant processing order. Top-ranking candidates will undergo final lender loan verification and complete homebuyer education workshops before closing escrow in early 2027. Households looking to download application materials or clarify preference point criteria should contact the Dublin Housing Division at (925) 833-6610 or review public housing notices at the Dublin Civic Center.