Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
CHFA FirstHome Plus Down Payment Assistance is available in Sterling, CO.
Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Colorado, including Sterling. Offered as a grant that does not need to be repaid. Must be paired with CHFA first mortgage.
Grant does not need to be repaid; must use CHFA mortgage
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Sterling, CO, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Sterling, CO can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Documents you will likely need
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, subject to funding availability
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Email us about this programUp to $7,500 down payment grant.
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.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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