New Down Payment Assistance Loan Programs Provide up to $175,000 to First-time Homebuyers
Two new down payment assistance loan programs are now available for first-time homebuyers who qualify in Santa Rosa. The City of Santa Rosa’s Down Payment Loan Assistance Program is funded by $2 million from the City’s 2017 wildfire settlement with PG&E. Santa Rosa residents with moderate income at 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or below are eligible to apply to the program for a deferred interest loan of up to $75,000 towards purchasing a first home within the city limits. Qualifying Santa Rosa residents may also apply for a loan through Burbank Housing’s CALHome Program, which offers first-time homebuyers with low income at 80% AMI or below up to $100,000 in down payment loan assistance. LEARN MORE
Celebrate Creek Week, Sept. 16-23, with Exciting Activities for Everyone!
Santa Rosa Water invites you to celebrate and protect the beautiful creeks that run through our city by participating in free Creek Week activities scheduled from Sept. 16 through 23. The City of Santa Rosa has more than 100 miles of creeks and 40 miles of creek trails that are vital to providing flood protection, habitat for various plants and animals, and recreation opportunities for our community. During Creek Week, the community is encouraged to join us as we celebrate, nurture, and explore our local creeks with fun activities like nature journaling, a trail bike ride, a clean-up day, and more. The complete list of Creek Week activities, including how to participate virtually and register, is available online. LEARN MORE
Happening tonight starting at 6 p.m.! Town Hall meeting with Mayor Rogers and Councilmember Alvarez. LEARN MORE
Cruise to Howarth Park this Friday night and enjoy the movie “Cars” with us for our Movies in the Park series! SEE SCHEDULE
Attend City Booters FREE Field Day on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 9 to 11 a.m., at Rincon Valley Community Park. LEARN MORE
Join the Santa Rosa Fire Department for Firefighter Story Hour at the Central Santa Rosa Library on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. LEARN MORE
Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 13, for a virtual meeting to discuss the draft General Plan Update. REGISTER
Join us on Monday, Sept. 18, for the 2023 Merit Awards ceremony celebrating Santa Rosa's outstanding volunteers. LEARN MORE
Stop by Steele Lane Community Center through Oct. 12 and check out “Art 4 Ways,” a presentation of four artists' divergent styles from oil paints to dioramas. LEARN MORE
Did You Know?
CityBus Transitioning to a New Real-Time Bus Location Information System
Santa Rosa Transit is excited to announce that CityBus has started installation on a new real-time bus tracking and automated information system. As we transition to the new system, access to real-time bus location information will be reduced for riders and transit staff. This disruption to access is expected to last through September. The new system will provide a higher-level experience for riders and staff at a lower cost while improving the speed and accuracy of real-time bus location information. Digital signs will be placed at high-use bus stops to provide real-time bus locations to further enhance the CityBus experience. READ MORE
