Rise Housing Solutions is pleased to manage the application and buyer-selection process for the Below Market Rate (BMR) homes at Townsway at The Dublin Centre on behalf of Risewell Homes and the City of Dublin.
Two (2) brand-new BMR townhomes are available for purchase during the 2026 application period. The homes are priced to be affordable to eligible moderate-income households earning up to 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Household income limits and preference-point criteria apply.
Townsway at Dublin Centre
Two homes. One bright opportunity.
Plan 1A offers three thoughtfully designed levels, an attached garage, an open living floor, and a private primary suite.
Maximum BMR sales price
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Could this home be for you?
These one-bedroom BMR homes are limited to households of no more than two people that meet the City of Dublin's ownership requirements.
2026 maximum income
Household size
A maximum of two (2) people may apply and live in the home. Households of three or more are not eligible for these homes.
First-time homebuyer
All household members must be first-time homebuyers, meaning no one in the household has owned an interest in real property during the three years before applying.
Owner occupancy
The selected household must use the home as its principal residence and move in within 60 days of closing.
Financing readiness
Applicants need a qualifying fixed-rate loan preapproval, a minimum 620 FICO score, and a proposed debt-to-income ratio no higher than 45%.
Down payment
The required down payment is at least 3% and no more than 20% of the sales price. All-cash purchases are not permitted. BMR applicants are encouraged to apply for the City of Dublin's First-Time Homebuyer Loan Program for down payment assistance. Learn more →
Homebuyer education
All titleholders must complete a HUD- or City-approved eight-hour homebuyer education course before closing.
How to apply
Four steps to apply.
Start now. You'll need a completed City application and a lender preapproval by November 16, 2026.
Check the requirements
Review the Dublin Centre FAQs to confirm your household meets the size, income, first-time buyer, credit, and financing requirements.
Dublin Centre FAQs →Get a lender preapproval
Speak with a lender from the City's BMR lender list to ensure you meet financing requirements and to obtain a fixed-rate loan pre-approval.
City BMR lender list →Complete the application
Fill out the City of Dublin BMR Buyer Prequalification Application, including any preference points you're claiming.
See below to download application ↓Submit by Nov 16
Submit your application and lender preapproval by email, by mail, or in person by 4:00 PM on November 16, 2026.
See below for submittal options ↓Before closing, all titleholders must complete an eight-hour homebuyer education course. Find a class →
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How will applicants be selected?
The City ranks applicants using Dublin preference points. The highest-ranked applicant is invited to complete the full BMR eligibility review. If applicants are tied, or if no applicants have preference points, the City may use a random drawing. See how preference points work →
Do I need preference points to apply?
No. Preference points affect ranking, but households without preference points may still apply. Documentation is required for any preference points claimed. View the City of Dublin preference point criteria →
How many people can be in my household?
A maximum of two (2) people. These are one-bedroom homes, so households of three or more are not eligible.
Are these market-rate homes?
No. These are City of Dublin Below Market Rate homes subject to income eligibility, owner-occupancy, resale controls, monitoring, and other program restrictions. They may not be purchased as investments.
Will more Dublin Centre BMR homes become available?
Yes. Four additional BMR homes are expected in a later marketing phase. Their timing, plans, prices, and application dates will be announced separately.
Apply now
Apply for a Dublin Centre BMR Home
Submit (1) the completed City of Dublin BMR Buyer Prequalification Application and (2) a lender preapproval letter from the City of Dublin's Lender List.
Download the application
Complete the City of Dublin BMR Buyer Prequalification Application, including any preference points you're claiming.
Submit by November 16, 2026
Send your completed application and lender preapproval letter together, using one of these three options.
Rise Housing Solutions
Attn: Townsway BMR Applications
1990 N. California Blvd, 8th Floor #1074
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Must be received by November 16, 2026.
Townsway sales office
3899 Finnian Way, Dublin, CA 94568
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