Chaffee County Homebuyer Assistance Program
Chaffee County Homebuyer Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Chaffee County, Colorado, administered by Chaffee Housing Authority.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A minimum 620 credit score
- A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved homebuyer education required
- Residency: State Resident
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Purchase in Chaffee County; income at or below 80% AMI; first-time buyer
- A home in Chaffee County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above 100% of area median income
- Homes outside Chaffee County
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Income limit
100% of Chaffee County’s area median income
HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.
Where it applies
Chaffee County’s homesChaffee County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 80.8% single-familysingle-family
- 4.7% townhousetownhouse
- 5% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 3.9% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 5.6% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$665,700
Chaffee County median home value
37%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Chaffee County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through HUD-approved homebuyer education required.
Contact Chaffee Housing Authority to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through First-Come-First-Served, and are subject to availability.
Work with a lender who handles the program
Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Questions about this program
What is Chaffee County Homebuyer Assistance Program?
Chaffee County Homebuyer Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Chaffee County, Colorado, administered by Chaffee Housing Authority. Chaffee County Housing Authority provides deferred-payment DPA to first-time homebuyers in Chaffee County (Salida, Buena Vista area), a fast-growing mountain community in south-central Colorado. DPA for Chaffee County first-time buyers. Salida and Buena Vista area. deferred repayment. mountain community. Funding comes from Local Government.
Do you have to pay it back?
Chaffee County Homebuyer Assistance Program is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Sale, Refinance, and Maturity Date. The assistance is recorded in 2nd Lien position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Chaffee County Homebuyer Assistance Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time homebuyer" usually means not having owned a home in the last three years, but the program sets its own definition. The program lists a minimum credit score of 620. A homebuyer education course is required, through HUD-approved homebuyer education required. Residency requirement: State Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Purchase in Chaffee County; income at or below 80% AMI; first-time buyer.
What are the income limits?
Chaffee County Homebuyer Assistance Program limits household income to 100% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income at or below 80% AMI; Chaffee County. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.
What kind of home can it be used for?
Chaffee County Homebuyer Assistance Program can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
Chaffee County Homebuyer Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Chaffee County, Colorado. The program targets specific areas: Chaffee County (Salida, Buena Vista, Poncha Springs).
How do you apply?
Applications for Chaffee County Homebuyer Assistance Program go through Chaffee Housing Authority, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through First-Come-First-Served. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Also for Chaffee County homebuyersOther programs open to Chaffee County homebuyers
- Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership ProgramForgivable
- CHFA SmartStepUp to $25,000
- Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado)Up to $22,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 84 programs for Chaffee CountyProgram terms are set by Chaffee Housing Authority and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.