Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) Down Payment Assistance

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

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About This Program

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) Down Payment Assistance is available to homeowners in Cañon City, CO.

CHFA provides down payment assistance loans for first-time homebuyers in Colorado, including Cañon City. The loan is forgiven after 5 years if the borrower remains in the home. Must be combined with a CHFA first mortgage.

Down payment assistance loan forgiven after 5 years of occupancy

Verified against Colorado Housing and Finance Authority's official page on 2026-06-17.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

In Cañon City, CO, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Down payment assistance up to $5,000 or 3%
  • For first-time homebuyers
  • Forgivable loan after 5 years
  • Must use CHFA first mortgage
  • Income limits apply

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Cañon City, CO can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Ongoing program

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) Down Payment Assistance provide in Cañon City, CO?

Up to $25,000.

Who qualifies for Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) Down Payment Assistance in Cañon City?

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) Down Payment Assistance is open to homeowners in Cañon City, CO.

How do I apply for Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) Down Payment Assistance in Cañon City, CO?

Apply directly with Colorado Housing and Finance Authority using the official program link on this page or call (800) 877-2432. There is no middleman and no fee.

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