USDA Rural Development Section 502 Direct Loan Program (Colorado)
USDA Rural Development Section 502 Direct Loan Program (Colorado) is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Rural Colorado County, 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 Homebuyer education may be required
- Residency: State Resident
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Property must be in USDA-eligible rural area; income at or below 80% AMI; direct government loan (not private lender); very-low and low income households
- A home in Rural Colorado County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Rural Colorado 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 Rural Colorado 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 Homebuyer education may be required.
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 USDA Rural Development Section 502 Direct Loan Program (Colorado)?
USDA Rural Development Section 502 Direct Loan Program (Colorado) is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Rural Colorado County, Colorado. USDA Section 502 Direct Loans provide 100% financing (no down payment) with payment assistance subsidies for very-low to low-income homebuyers in eligible rural areas of Colorado. Direct government loan administered by USDA Rural Development Colorado State Office. 100% financing — no down payment required. payment assistance reduces effective interest rate. for very-low to low-income rural buyers. available in eligible rural areas statewide. subsidized interest rate. Funding comes from Federal.
Do you have to pay it back?
USDA Rural Development Section 502 Direct Loan Program (Colorado) is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by the administering agency. Repayment is triggered by Sale, Refinance, and Recapture. The assistance is recorded in 1st Lien (USDA direct) position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
USDA Rural Development Section 502 Direct Loan Program (Colorado) 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 Homebuyer education may be required. Residency requirement: State Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Property must be in USDA-eligible rural area; income at or below 80% AMI; direct government loan (not private lender); very-low and low income households.
What are the income limits?
USDA Rural Development Section 502 Direct Loan Program (Colorado) limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Income at or below 80% AMI; rural area income limits vary; very-low income receives payment subsidy. 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?
USDA Rural Development Section 502 Direct Loan Program (Colorado) caps the purchase price as follows: Must meet USDA rural area definition; maximum loan based on area limits. Eligible property types include Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
USDA Rural Development Section 502 Direct Loan Program (Colorado) serves homebuyers purchasing in Rural Colorado County, Colorado. The program targets specific areas: USDA-eligible rural areas of Colorado (outside Tier 1 metros).
How do you apply?
Applications for USDA Rural Development Section 502 Direct Loan Program (Colorado) 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 Rural Colorado County homebuyersOther programs open to Rural Colorado County homebuyers
- CHFA SmartStepUp to $25,000
- Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Homeownership Set-aside Program (Colorado)Up to $22,000
- CHAC Statewide Program - 5 Year DeferralUp to $10,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 83 programs for Rural Colorado CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.