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Eagle Ranch Housing Corporation Assistance Program

Eagle Ranch Housing Corporation Assistance Program is a repayable second loan for homebuyers in Eagle, Colorado.

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The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: Per first-mortgage underwriting; ERHC does not publish a separate minimum
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through The Valley Home Store; Eagle County Housing & Development Authority
  • Residency: Property must be in the Eagle Ranch deed-restricted subdivision (Town of Eagle, CO); buyer must be a local-employee per ERLHP rules
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (per first-mortgage requirements)
  • Property MUST be located within the Eagle Ranch deed-restricted subdivision in the Town of Eagle, CO. Buyer must qualify under Eagle Ranch Locals Housing Program (ERLHP) eligibility — must work in Eagle County and meet local-employee requirements. Buyer must meet with Eagle County Housing & Development Authority staff and The Valley Home Store before applying. Recording of an ERHC deed restriction (3.0% annual appreciation cap on resale) is required. Maximum purchase price $600,000. Payments on the ERHC loan can be deferred for the first 60 months with ECHDA approval. Pre-purchase homebuyer education required.
  • A home inside Eagle city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Purchases above the $600,000 price cap
  • Homes outside Eagle

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

Where it applies

Eagle’s homes

  • 57.9% single-family
  • 14.5% townhouse
  • 9.8% 2–4 units
  • 13.5% 5+ units
  • 4.3% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$695,100

Eagle median home value

13%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Eagle

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through The Valley Home Store; Eagle County Housing & Development Authority.

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Application via The Valley Home Store and Eagle County Housing & Development Authority, and are subject to availability.

  3. 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 Eagle Ranch Housing Corporation Assistance Program?

Eagle Ranch Housing Corporation Assistance Program is a repayable second loan for homebuyers in Eagle, Colorado. Subdivision-specific shared-equity DPA program for buyers purchasing inside the Eagle Ranch deed-restricted neighborhood within the Town of Eagle. Eagle Ranch Housing Corporation contributes 10% of purchase price (up to $60,000 against the $600,000 maximum) in exchange for the buyer recording an ERHC deed restriction that caps future appreciation at 3.0% annually. Administered for ERHC by The Valley Home Store and the Eagle County Housing & Development Authority alongside the Eagle Ranch Locals Housing Program (ERLHP). Payments on the ERHC loan can be deferred for up to 60 months with ECHDA approval. Eagle Ranch Housing Corporation (ERHC) contributes 10% of an eligible buyer's purchase price (up to $60,000 against the program's $600,000 maximum) toward down payment, closing costs, and prepaid items. The contribution takes the form of a deferred-payment 2nd lien recorded alongside an ERHC deed restriction limiting future appreciation/resale price. Payments may be deferred for the first 60 months upon ECHDA approval. Funding comes from Eagle Ranch Housing Corporation (private 501(c)(3)).

How much assistance does it provide?

Eagle Ranch Housing Corporation Assistance Program offers up to $10,000 in assistance. The program can be combined with other assistance, subject to the rules of each. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — the administering agency determines any individual award.

Do you have to pay it back?

Eagle Ranch Housing Corporation Assistance Program is a repayable second loan and is repaid under the terms set by the administering agency. Repayment is triggered by Sale, transfer, refinance with cash-out, end of term, or loss of owner-occupancy and resale price capped by 3.0% annual appreciation deed restriction. The assistance is recorded in 2 position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Eagle Ranch Housing Corporation Assistance Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: Per first-mortgage underwriting; ERHC does not publish a separate minimum. A homebuyer education course is required, through The Valley Home Store; Eagle County Housing & Development Authority. Residency requirement: Property must be in the Eagle Ranch deed-restricted subdivision (Town of Eagle, CO); buyer must be a local-employee per ERLHP rules. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (per first-mortgage requirements). Property MUST be located within the Eagle Ranch deed-restricted subdivision in the Town of Eagle, CO. Buyer must qualify under Eagle Ranch Locals Housing Program (ERLHP) eligibility — must work in Eagle County and meet local-employee requirements. Buyer must meet with Eagle County Housing & Development Authority staff and The Valley Home Store before applying. Recording of an ERHC deed restriction (3.0% annual appreciation cap on resale) is required. Maximum purchase price $600,000. Payments on the ERHC loan can be deferred for the first 60 months with ECHDA approval. Pre-purchase homebuyer education required.

What are the income limits?

Eagle Ranch Housing Corporation Assistance Program sets its income limit as follows: No published household income cap; eligibility driven by Eagle Ranch Locals Housing Program (local-employee) requirements and the $600,000 max purchase price. 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?

Eagle Ranch Housing Corporation Assistance Program caps the purchase price at $600,000. Eligible property types include Single-family detached, Townhome, and Condominium. New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

Eagle Ranch Housing Corporation Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Eagle, Colorado. The program targets specific areas: Eagle Ranch deed-restricted subdivision in the Town of Eagle, Colorado — an approximately 800-home master-planned community on the west side of Eagle that is the only eligible property location for this program.

How do you apply?

Applications for Eagle Ranch Housing Corporation Assistance Program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Application via The Valley Home Store and Eagle County Housing & Development Authority. 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.

Program terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.