Current Housing Opportunities
Celadon House Unit 20: Now Accepting Applications!
Applications Open: October 1— November 22
Celadon House is AST’s first permanently affordable homeownership opportunity for Bay Area artists. Visit the Celadon House application webpage to learn more about the home, see if you qualify, and find everything you need to get started.
About AST Housing Opportunities
Artist Space Trust offers housing opportunities to Bay Area artists as they become available. Because housing availability is shaped by funding cycles, property timelines, and stewardship capacity, opportunities open at different times and are limited in number.
This page is updated as new opportunities become available. We encourage artists to check back regularly and sign up for AST’s newsletter for updates.
Photo: Artist Johanna Poethig
CalHome Down Payment Assistance for Artists
AST currently offers down payment assistance through the CalHome program, supporting income-qualified artists purchasing their first home in the San Francisco Bay Area.
This program provides financial assistance to help reduce barriers to homeownership for artists who are ready to buy but face challenges accessing upfront capital.
Program highlights include:
Down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers
Income eligibility based on Area Median Income
Homes must be owner-occupied and meet program requirements
“Having the opportunity to own a home as a writer and artist in the Bay Area has been undoubtedly life-changing.”
“The stability of homeownership has allowed me to have a safe, comfortable place to create work and hold space for my community. I highly recommend Bay Area artists pursue this opportunity through Artist Space Trust and take advantage of this truly transformative program.”
— Jaelynn Walls
Curator, Writer, Arts Administrator
Photo credit: Shaun Roberts
What If Nothing Is Available Right Now?
Even when no applications are active, there are ways to prepare:
Review eligibility criteria for AST housing opportunities
Participate in free financial education workshops
Complete required homebuyer education if you’re interested in ownership