Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Denver|Adams|Arapahoe|Jefferson|Douglas County, 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 for Humanity Metro Denver homebuyer education program
- Residency: State Resident
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Income 30-60% AMI; must complete sweat equity hours; purchase of Habitat-built or renovated home
- A home in Denver|Adams|Arapahoe|Jefferson|Douglas County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above 60% of area median income
- Homes outside Denver|Adams|Arapahoe|Jefferson|Douglas 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
60% of Denver|Adams|Arapahoe|Jefferson|Douglas 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.
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Habitat for Humanity Metro Denver homebuyer education program.
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 Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver?
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Denver|Adams|Arapahoe|Jefferson|Douglas County, Colorado. Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver provides affordable homeownership through sweat equity for low-income families across the Denver metro area. Below-market mortgage; no traditional down payment required. Builds and renovates homes throughout Denver metro. Sweat equity homeownership for low-income families in Denver metro. affordable below-market mortgage. no traditional down payment. builds community. Funding comes from Nonprofit, Federal, and Private.
Do you have to pay it back?
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver is a forgivable loan, so the balance is forgiven once the program's conditions are met. 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?
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver 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 for Humanity Metro Denver homebuyer education program. Residency requirement: State Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Income 30-60% AMI; must complete sweat equity hours; purchase of Habitat-built or renovated home.
What are the income limits?
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver limits household income to 60% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income 30-60% AMI; Denver metro. 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?
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver serves homebuyers purchasing in Denver|Adams|Arapahoe|Jefferson|Douglas County, Colorado. The program targets specific areas: Denver metro: Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Douglas counties.
How do you apply?
Applications for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver 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 Denver|Adams|Arapahoe|Jefferson|Douglas County homebuyersOther programs open to Denver|Adams|Arapahoe|Jefferson|Douglas County homebuyers
- Colorado Community Land Trust (CCLT) Homeownership ProgramAssistance
- Colorado Homeownership Assistance for Black ColoradansGrant
- CHFA SmartStepUp to $25,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 85 programs for Denver|Adams|Arapahoe|Jefferson|Douglas CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.