Habitat for Humanity St. Vrain Valley Homeownership Program
Habitat for Humanity St. Vrain Valley Homeownership Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Longmont, 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 homebuyer education program
- Residency: State Resident
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Income 30-60% AMI; sweat equity hours required; Longmont/St. Vrain Valley area
- A home in Boulder|Weld County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above 60% of area median income
- Homes outside Boulder|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
60% of Boulder|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.
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Habitat 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 St. Vrain Valley Homeownership Program?
Habitat for Humanity St. Vrain Valley Homeownership Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Longmont, Colorado. Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley builds and sells affordable homes to low-income families in Longmont and surrounding communities. Sweat equity model with below-market mortgage financing. Sweat equity homeownership in Longmont and St. Vrain Valley. affordable below-market mortgage. serves Boulder and Weld county border communities. Funding comes from Nonprofit, Federal, and Private.
Do you have to pay it back?
Habitat for Humanity St. Vrain Valley Homeownership Program 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 St. Vrain Valley 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 homebuyer education program. Residency requirement: State Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Income 30-60% AMI; sweat equity hours required; Longmont/St. Vrain Valley area.
What are the income limits?
Habitat for Humanity St. Vrain Valley Homeownership Program limits household income to 60% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income 30-60% AMI; Boulder/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?
Habitat for Humanity St. Vrain Valley Homeownership Program 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 St. Vrain Valley Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Longmont, Colorado. The program targets specific areas: Longmont and St. Vrain Valley (Boulder/Weld counties).
How do you apply?
Applications for Habitat for Humanity St. Vrain Valley 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 Boulder|Weld County homebuyersOther programs open to Boulder|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 Boulder|Weld CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.