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Pueblo County Homebuyer Assistance Program

Pueblo County Homebuyer Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Pueblo County, 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 minimum 620 credit score
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved homebuyer education required
  • Residency: State Resident
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Purchase in Pueblo County; income at or below 80% AMI; first-time buyer
  • A home in Pueblo County

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Pueblo 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 Pueblo 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.

$87,700
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Pueblo County’s homes

  • 76.1% single-family
  • 4.3% townhouse
  • 4.8% 2–4 units
  • 9.9% 5+ units
  • 4.9% mobile & other

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

$291,300

Pueblo County median home value

59.3%

built before 1980

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

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 Pueblo County Homebuyer Assistance Program?

Pueblo County Homebuyer Assistance Program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Pueblo County, Colorado. Pueblo County Housing & Community Development provides deferred-payment DPA to first-time homebuyers in Pueblo County. 0% interest; no monthly DPA payments. Low-cost market area. DPA for Pueblo County first-time buyers. deferred repayment. 0% interest. assists low-moderate income buyers. Funding comes from Local Government.

Do you have to pay it back?

Pueblo County Homebuyer Assistance Program 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?

Pueblo County 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. The program lists a minimum credit score of 620. A homebuyer education course is required, through HUD-approved homebuyer education required. Residency requirement: State Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Purchase in Pueblo County; income at or below 80% AMI; first-time buyer.

What are the income limits?

Pueblo County Homebuyer Assistance Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income at or below 80% AMI; Pueblo 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?

Pueblo County 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?

Pueblo County Homebuyer Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Pueblo County, Colorado. The program targets specific areas: Pueblo County (Pueblo, Pueblo West, Rye, Beulah).

How do you apply?

Applications for Pueblo County 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.

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