Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado)
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado) is a grant for homebuyers in Statewide County, Colorado.
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
- Must apply through an FHLB Topeka member financial institution; income at or below 80% AMI; funding limited and allocated to member banks annually
- A home in Colorado
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above 80% of area median income
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
80% of the area median income where the home is
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
Colorado’s homesColorado’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 61.4% single-familysingle-family
- 7.7% townhousetownhouse
- 4.7% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 22.6% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 3.6% 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.
$539,400
Colorado median home value
39.7%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year.
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 the administering agency 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 Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado)?
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado) is a grant for homebuyers in Statewide County, Colorado. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka's Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP) provides grants up to $15,000 for down payment, closing costs, and repair for homebuyers at or below 80% AMI in Colorado (and KS, NE, OK). Available through FHLB Topeka member banks. Up to $15,000 grant for down payment, closing costs, and repair. no repayment required. for buyers at or below 80% AMI. available through FHLB Topeka member banks in Colorado. Funding comes from Federal.
How much assistance does it provide?
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado) offers up to $22,000 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?
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado) is structured as a grant, so it is not repaid. Repayment is triggered by None — grant. The assistance is recorded in None — grant position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado) 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. Must apply through an FHLB Topeka member financial institution; income at or below 80% AMI; funding limited and allocated to member banks annually.
What are the income limits?
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado) limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income at or below 80% AMI statewide; varies by 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?
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado) can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado) serves homebuyers purchasing in Statewide County, Colorado.
How do you apply?
Applications for Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado) go through the administering agency, 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 Colorado homebuyersOther programs open to Colorado homebuyers
- CHFA SmartStepUp to $25,000
- CHAC Statewide Program - 5 Year DeferralUp to $10,000
- Bank of Colorado Destination Home - Homeownership Set-aside Program (HSP)Grant
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 82 programs for ColoradoProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.