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Southern Ute Indian Tribe Housing Department DPA

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Housing Department DPA is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Ignacio, 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; tribal housing counseling
  • Residency: State Resident
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Tribal membership or eligibility required; purchase on or near Southern Ute lands; Section 184 loan compatibility
  • A home in La Plata|Archuleta County

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside La Plata|Archuleta 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 La Plata|Archuleta 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

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through HUD-approved homebuyer education; tribal housing counseling.

  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 Southern Ute Indian Tribe Housing Department DPA?

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Housing Department DPA is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Ignacio, Colorado. The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Housing Department provides DPA to tribal members for homeownership on and off reservation in southwestern Colorado. Compatible with HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee program. DPA for tribal members and eligible recipients. Section 184 compatible. assists tribal homeownership in SW Colorado. deferred repayment. Funding comes from Tribal and Federal.

Do you have to pay it back?

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Housing Department DPA 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?

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Housing Department DPA 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; tribal housing counseling. Residency requirement: State Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Tribal membership or eligibility required; purchase on or near Southern Ute lands; Section 184 loan compatibility.

What are the income limits?

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Housing Department DPA limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income at or below 80% AMI; tribal guidelines apply. 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?

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Housing Department DPA can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Is there eligibility for specific groups?

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Housing Department DPA names American Indian and Alaska Native homebuyers among the groups it serves. Being named here means the program mentions the group, not that membership alone qualifies an applicant — the rest of the eligibility rules still apply.

Where does it apply?

Southern Ute Indian Tribe Housing Department DPA serves homebuyers purchasing in Ignacio, Colorado. The program targets specific areas: Southern Ute reservation and service area (La Plata, Archuleta counties).

How do you apply?

Applications for Southern Ute Indian Tribe Housing Department DPA 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.