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Santa Fe Community Housing Trust HOPWA Homebuyer Initiative (HIV/AIDS)

Santa Fe Community Housing Trust HOPWA Homebuyer Initiative (HIV/AIDS) is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Santa Fe, New Mexico, administered by The Santa Fe Community Housing Trust.

Last verified Source: The Santa Fe Community Housing Trust

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 The Santa Fe Community Housing Trust (HUD-certified counseling; monthly homebuyer training classes)
  • Open to first-time homebuyers who are individuals living with HIV/AIDS; household income must be below 80% AMI. Funded by the federal HOPWA grant. Applicants contact Yvonne Madrid at 505-989-3960.
  • A home in Santa Fe County

It doesn’t cover

  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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.

$118,600
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Santa Fe County’s homes

  • 62.7% single-family
  • 7.1% townhouse
  • 6.2% 2–4 units
  • 10.7% 5+ units
  • 13.3% mobile & other

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

$446,300

Santa Fe County median home value

33.7%

built before 1980

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

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through The Santa Fe Community Housing Trust (HUD-certified counseling; monthly homebuyer training classes).

  2. Contact The Santa Fe Community Housing Trust to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Contact the Housing Trust to discuss eligibility and apply (Yvonne Madrid, 505-989-3960), 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 Santa Fe Community Housing Trust HOPWA Homebuyer Initiative (HIV/AIDS)?

Santa Fe Community Housing Trust HOPWA Homebuyer Initiative (HIV/AIDS) is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Santa Fe, New Mexico, administered by The Santa Fe Community Housing Trust. The Santa Fe Community Housing Trust offers a specialized first-time homebuyer assistance initiative for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, funded by the federal HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS) grant. The program helps income-eligible members of this community achieve homeownership, with eligibility requiring household income below 80% of area median income. It is distinct from the Trust's general Mortgage Reduction Assistance program and targets a special population. Down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers living with HIV/AIDS. HUD-certified housing counseling. Targeted support for a special population. Funding comes from Federal HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS) grant, administered by The Santa Fe Community Housing Trust.

Do you have to pay it back?

Santa Fe Community Housing Trust HOPWA Homebuyer Initiative (HIV/AIDS) is down payment assistance and is repaid under the terms set by The Santa Fe Community Housing Trust. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Santa Fe Community Housing Trust HOPWA Homebuyer Initiative (HIV/AIDS) 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 The Santa Fe Community Housing Trust (HUD-certified counseling; monthly homebuyer training classes). Open to first-time homebuyers who are individuals living with HIV/AIDS; household income must be below 80% AMI. Funded by the federal HOPWA grant. Applicants contact Yvonne Madrid at 505-989-3960.

What are the income limits?

Santa Fe Community Housing Trust HOPWA Homebuyer Initiative (HIV/AIDS) limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Household income must fall below 80% of area median income. Specific dollar limits by household size are not published on the program page. 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?

Santa Fe Community Housing Trust HOPWA Homebuyer Initiative (HIV/AIDS) can be used for Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse.

Is there eligibility for specific groups?

Santa Fe Community Housing Trust HOPWA Homebuyer Initiative (HIV/AIDS) names homebuyers with disabilities 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?

Santa Fe Community Housing Trust HOPWA Homebuyer Initiative (HIV/AIDS) serves homebuyers purchasing in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

How do you apply?

Applications for Santa Fe Community Housing Trust HOPWA Homebuyer Initiative (HIV/AIDS) go through The Santa Fe Community Housing Trust, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Contact the Housing Trust to discuss eligibility and apply (Yvonne Madrid, 505-989-3960). 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 Santa Fe Community Housing Trust and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.