South Jordan RDA Down Payment Assistance Program
South Jordan RDA Down Payment Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in South Jordan, Utah, administered by South Jordan City Redevelopment Agency (RDA).
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A minimum 650 credit score
- A completed homebuyer education course, through Home Ownership Class certificate (or receipt that course has begun) required with application.
- Loan term: 10-year term; loan converts to grant if terms met.. Present ownership interest disqualifies; income <=80% SL County AMI; min mid-credit 650; housing ratio <=33% (650-699) or <=35% (700+); total DTI <=43% (650-699) or <=45% (700+); min $1,000 own down payment; home ownership class. Income table labeled 'Effective Thru 6/30/2023' - confirm current limits and active funding.
- A home inside South Jordan city limits
It doesn’t cover
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside South Jordan
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 Salt Lake 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
South Jordan’s homesSouth Jordan’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 71% single-familysingle-family
- 15% townhousetownhouse
- 1.4% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 12.4% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 0.2% 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.
$650,500
South Jordan median home value
8.7%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in South Jordan
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Home Ownership Class certificate (or receipt that course has begun) required with application..
Contact South Jordan City Redevelopment Agency (RDA) to reserve funds
Funds are reserved with the provider 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 South Jordan RDA Down Payment Assistance Program?
South Jordan RDA Down Payment Assistance Program is a forgivable loan for homebuyers in South Jordan, Utah, administered by South Jordan City Redevelopment Agency (RDA). South Jordan City's RDA offers down payment assistance to low- and moderate-income households purchasing within city limits. Assistance is the lesser of 7.5% of purchase price or $20,000, provided as a loan that converts to a grant if all terms are met over a 10-year term. Prorated repayment applies if the home is sold during the term; full repayment if rented. Up to lesser of 7.5% of purchase price or $20,000. 0% interest. No monthly payments. Converts to grant after 10 years.
How much assistance does it provide?
South Jordan RDA Down Payment Assistance Program offers up to $20,000 in assistance. Award tiers: Assistance = lesser of 7.5% of purchase price or $20,000. Homebuyer contribution: Homebuyer must pay at least $1,000 down payment; max $20,000 of own funds may be contributed. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — South Jordan City Redevelopment Agency (RDA) determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
South Jordan RDA Down Payment Assistance Program is forgiven after 10 years, so a homebuyer who stays that long does not repay it. Repayment is triggered by Sale during 10-yr term: prorated repayment. Lease/rent/sublet during term: full repayment. Sale/rental within first two years: additional $5,000 penalty. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
South Jordan RDA Down Payment Assistance Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. The program lists a minimum credit score of 650. A homebuyer education course is required, through Home Ownership Class certificate (or receipt that course has begun) required with application. Loan term: 10-year term; loan converts to grant if terms met.. Present ownership interest disqualifies; income <=80% SL County AMI; min mid-credit 650; housing ratio <=33% (650-699) or <=35% (700+); total DTI <=43% (650-699) or <=45% (700+); min $1,000 own down payment; home ownership class. Income table labeled 'Effective Thru 6/30/2023' - confirm current limits and active funding.
What are the income limits?
South Jordan RDA Down Payment Assistance Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Combined family income (applicant + members over 18) no more than 80% Salt Lake County median. Limits effective thru 6/30/2023 by size: 1 $57,350; 2 $65,550; 3 $73,750; 4 $81,900; 5 $88,500; 6 $95,050; 7 $101,600; 8 $108,150. 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?
South Jordan RDA Down Payment Assistance Program can be used for Single Family.
Where does it apply?
South Jordan RDA Down Payment Assistance Program serves homebuyers purchasing in South Jordan, Utah.
How do you apply?
Applications for South Jordan RDA Down Payment Assistance Program go through South Jordan City Redevelopment Agency (RDA), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. 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 South Jordan homebuyersOther programs open to South Jordan homebuyers
- Own in Salt Lake County Down Payment AssistanceUp to $20,000
- CDCU "Own in" Down Payment Assistance Programs (DPA)Deferred
- Utah Housing Down Payment Assistance Second MortgageUp to $27,500
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 75 programs for South JordanProgram terms are set by South Jordan City Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.