Home Ownership Assistance program
Home Ownership Assistance program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Davis County, Utah.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: Per first-mortgage lender (typically 620+)
- A completed homebuyer education course, through HUD-approved homebuyer education required (CDCU, NNHC, USU Extension PowerPay, AAA Fair Credit Foundation).
- Residency: Property must be in Davis County
- Citizenship or immigration status: Per HOME eligible-status rules
- First-time homebuyer (no primary-residence ownership in last 3 years). Household income at or below 80% AMI ($59,600-$112,350 by household size). Purchase price at or below $500,000. Property must be in Davis County. Minimum $1,000 borrower contribution typical. Must complete HUD-approved homebuyer education. 10-year affordability period.
- A home in Davis County
It doesn’t cover
- Purchases above the $500,000 price cap
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Davis 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 Davis 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.
Where it applies
Davis County’s homesDavis County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 74.5% single-familysingle-family
- 5.9% townhousetownhouse
- 5.5% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 11.3% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 2.7% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$505,500
Davis County median home value
31.9%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Davis County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through HUD-approved homebuyer education required (CDCU, NNHC, USU Extension PowerPay, AAA Fair Credit Foundation)..
Contact the administering agency to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through Borrower applies through Davis County Community Development; reservation upon approval., 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 Home Ownership Assistance program?
Home Ownership Assistance program is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in Davis County, Utah. Davis County's Home Ownership Assistance Program is a HOME-funded deferred-payment, partially-forgivable second-mortgage DPA for low-to-moderate-income first-time homebuyers in Davis County. Up to ~$20,000 award; 10-year affordability period; max purchase price $500,000. Up to ~$20,000 deferred-payment, partially-forgivable second-mortgage DPA for low-to-moderate-income (<=80% AMI) first-time homebuyers purchasing in Davis County. HOME-funded. Maximum purchase price $500,000. 10-year affordability period with proportional forgiveness. Funding comes from Local and HOME.
Do you have to pay it back?
Home Ownership Assistance program is forgiven after 10 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Due on sale, refinance, or non-occupancy during 10-year affordability period and proportional forgiveness over the term. 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?
Home Ownership 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. On credit, the program states: Per first-mortgage lender (typically 620+). A homebuyer education course is required, through HUD-approved homebuyer education required (CDCU, NNHC, USU Extension PowerPay, AAA Fair Credit Foundation). Residency requirement: Property must be in Davis County. Citizenship or immigration status: Per HOME eligible-status rules. First-time homebuyer (no primary-residence ownership in last 3 years). Household income at or below 80% AMI ($59,600-$112,350 by household size). Purchase price at or below $500,000. Property must be in Davis County. Minimum $1,000 borrower contribution typical. Must complete HUD-approved homebuyer education. 10-year affordability period.
What are the income limits?
Home Ownership Assistance program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. At or below 80% AMI for Davis County HUD limits; $59,600 (1-person) to $112,350 (8-person household). 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?
Home Ownership Assistance program caps the purchase price at $500,000. Eligible property types include Single-family detached, townhouse, condominium, PUD. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are eligible.
Is there eligibility for specific groups?
Home Ownership Assistance program names veterans, active-duty service members, reservists and National Guard members, surviving spouses, American Indian and Alaska Native homebuyers, educators, law enforcement officers, firefighters, healthcare workers, and 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?
Home Ownership Assistance program serves homebuyers purchasing in Davis County, Utah.
How do you apply?
Applications for Home Ownership Assistance program go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Borrower applies through Davis County Community Development; reservation upon approval. 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 Davis County homebuyersOther programs open to Davis County homebuyers
- Davis County Homeownership Assistance ProgramUp to $50,000
- Utah Housing Down Payment Assistance Second MortgageUp to $27,500
- First-time Homebuyer Law Enforcement Officer GrantUp to $25,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 74 programs for Davis CountyProgram terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.