Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program
Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Greeley, Colorado.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course, through Habitat homeownership workshops (money management, home maintenance, insurance, city codes)
- Residency: State Resident
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- 150 hours of Family Partnership / sweat-equity Community Hours.
- A home in Weld County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Weld 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
80% of Weld 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
Weld County’s homesWeld County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 73.3% single-familysingle-family
- 4.6% townhousetownhouse
- 4.8% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 11% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 6.3% 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.
$471,700
Weld County median home value
29.6%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Weld County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Habitat homeownership workshops (money management, home maintenance, insurance, city codes).
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 Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program?
Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Greeley, Colorado. Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity provides affordable homeownership to Weld County families through sweat equity (300 volunteer hours). Below-market mortgage; no traditional down payment required. Includes homeownership workshops covering money management, maintenance, and insurance. Affordable homeownership for Weld County low-income families. sweat equity (300 hours). below-market mortgage. community building. income 30-80% AMI. homeownership workshops included. Funding comes from Nonprofit, Federal, and Private.
Do you have to pay it back?
Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a forgivable loan, so the balance is forgiven once the program's conditions are met. Repayment is triggered by Sale and Refinance. The assistance is recorded in 1st Lien (Habitat mortgage) position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity Homeownership 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. A homebuyer education course is required, through Habitat homeownership workshops (money management, home maintenance, insurance, city codes). Residency requirement: State Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. 150 hours of Family Partnership / sweat-equity Community Hours.
What are the income limits?
Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income 30-80% AMI; Weld 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?
Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program caps the purchase price as follows: Habitat-built homes at affordable below-market prices. Eligible property types include Single Family. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Greeley, Colorado. The program targets specific areas: Weld County (Greeley, Evans, Windsor, Eaton area).
How do you apply?
Applications for Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program 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 Weld County homebuyersOther programs open to Weld County homebuyers
- CHFA SmartStepUp to $25,000
- Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado)Up to $22,000
- CHAC Statewide Program - 5 Year DeferralUp to $10,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 83 programs for Weld CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.