Homebuyer Assistance Program
Homebuyer Assistance Program is a grant for homebuyers in Gunnison County, Colorado.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- Residency: County Resident
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Purchase within Gunnison County; income limits may apply; partner with local lender
- A home in Gunnison County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above $124,000
- Homes outside Gunnison 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
$124,000 household income limit, as the program publishes it
The program states this limit itself. Its official site says how household size changes it.
Where it applies
Gunnison County’s homesGunnison County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 63.6% single-familysingle-family
- 6.7% townhousetownhouse
- 10.2% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 15.1% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 4.5% 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.
$621,800
Gunnison County median home value
39.2%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Gunnison County
How to apply
How to applyTwo steps, in this order
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 Homebuyer Assistance Program?
Homebuyer Assistance Program is a grant for homebuyers in Gunnison County, Colorado. The Gunnison-Crested Butte Association of Realtors (GCAOR, formerly GCBAR) provides homebuyer assistance grants to help first-time homebuyers in the Gunnison Valley, including Gunnison and Crested Butte. Assists local workforce in affording homes in this high-cost mountain community. Down payment assistance grant for Gunnison Valley buyers. assists local workforce and residents. covers Crested Butte and Gunnison areas. Funding comes from Nonprofit and Industry Association.
Do you have to pay it back?
Homebuyer Assistance Program 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?
Homebuyer Assistance 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. Residency requirement: County Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Purchase within Gunnison County; income limits may apply; partner with local lender.
What are the income limits?
Homebuyer Assistance Program limits household income to $124,000. 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?
Homebuyer Assistance Program can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
Homebuyer Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Gunnison County, Colorado. The program targets specific areas: Gunnison County (Gunnison, Crested Butte, Almont).
How do you apply?
Applications for Homebuyer Assistance 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 Gunnison County homebuyersOther programs open to Gunnison County homebuyers
- GCAR Homebuyer Assistance ProgramGrant
- CHFA SmartStepUp to $25,000
- Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado)Up to $22,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 84 programs for Gunnison CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.