San Luis Valley Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program
San Luis Valley Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Alamosa, 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 homeownership education required; SLVHC partners
- Residency: State Resident
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Income 30-60% AMI; San Luis Valley counties; sweat equity required; Habitat-built home
- A home in Alamosa|Conejos|Costilla|Rio Grande|Mineral|Saguache County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above 60% of area median income
- Homes outside Alamosa|Conejos|Costilla|Rio Grande|Mineral|Saguache 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 Alamosa|Conejos|Costilla|Rio Grande|Mineral|Saguache 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 homeownership education required; SLVHC partners.
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 San Luis Valley Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program?
San Luis Valley Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in Alamosa, Colorado. San Luis Valley Habitat for Humanity provides affordable homeownership through sweat equity in rural San Luis Valley (Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, Mineral, Saguache counties). Coordinates with SLVHC. Below-market mortgage financing. Affordable homeownership for San Luis Valley families. rural Colorado. sweat equity model. below-market mortgage. partners with SLV Housing Coalition. Funding comes from Nonprofit, Federal, and Private.
Do you have to pay it back?
San Luis Valley Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a forgivable loan, so the balance is forgiven once the program's conditions are met. Repayment is triggered by Sale and Refinance. The assistance is recorded in 1st Lien (Habitat mortgage) position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
San Luis Valley Habitat for Humanity 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 homeownership education required; SLVHC partners. Residency requirement: State Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Income 30-60% AMI; San Luis Valley counties; sweat equity required; Habitat-built home.
What are the income limits?
San Luis Valley Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program limits household income to 60% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income 30-60% AMI; San Luis Valley AMI (rural, lower income thresholds). 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?
San Luis Valley Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program caps the purchase price as follows: Habitat-built homes at affordable below-market prices. Eligible property types include Single Family. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
San Luis Valley Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Alamosa, Colorado. The program targets specific areas: San Luis Valley: Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, Mineral, Saguache.
How do you apply?
Applications for San Luis Valley Habitat for Humanity 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 Alamosa|Conejos|Costilla|Rio Grande|Mineral|Saguache County homebuyersOther programs open to Alamosa|Conejos|Costilla|Rio Grande|Mineral|Saguache County homebuyers
- County of San Luis Valley FTHBDeferred
- 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 Alamosa|Conejos|Costilla|Rio Grande|Mineral|Saguache CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.