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House to Homeownership Down Payment Assistance

House to Homeownership Down Payment Assistance is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Boulder, Colorado.

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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 HUD-approved homebuyer education required
  • Residency: City Resident
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Must purchase within City of Boulder limits; first-time homebuyer required; income limits apply
  • A home inside Boulder city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • Households above $111,600
  • Homes outside Boulder

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

$111,600 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

Boulder’s homes

  • 38.7% single-family
  • 7.7% townhouse
  • 8.5% 2–4 units
  • 43% 5+ units
  • 2% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$1.0M

Boulder median home value

55.4%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Boulder

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through HUD-approved homebuyer education required.

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through First-Come-First-Served, and are subject to availability.

  3. 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 House to Homeownership Down Payment Assistance?

House to Homeownership Down Payment Assistance is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Boulder, Colorado. City of Boulder program providing deferred-payment loans for down payment and closing costs to first-time homebuyers purchasing within Boulder city limits. 0% interest with no monthly payments; repayment deferred until sale, refinance, or payoff. Deferred-payment loan for down payment and closing costs. 0% interest. no monthly payments. assists low-to-moderate income buyers in City of Boulder. Funding comes from Local Government.

Do you have to pay it back?

House to Homeownership Down Payment Assistance is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. 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?

House to Homeownership Down Payment Assistance 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 HUD-approved homebuyer education required. Residency requirement: City Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Must purchase within City of Boulder limits; first-time homebuyer required; income limits apply.

What are the income limits?

House to Homeownership Down Payment Assistance limits household income to $111,600. 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?

House to Homeownership Down Payment Assistance caps the purchase price as follows: Varies; must meet program guidelines. Eligible property types include Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Where does it apply?

House to Homeownership Down Payment Assistance serves homebuyers purchasing in Boulder, Colorado. The program targets specific areas: City of Boulder only.

How do you apply?

Applications for House to Homeownership Down Payment Assistance 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.

Program terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.