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Aurora Home Ownership Assistance Program (HOAP)

City of Aurora Housing Division

Up to

$10,000

Forgiven after 5 years

Assistance

Forgivable Loan

Area

Aurora

Buyers

First-time buyers

Income

80% AMI limit

What This Program Offers

Aurora HOAP provides up to $10,000 in forgivable down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers purchasing within Aurora city limits.

  • Income is limited to 80% AMI.
  • The loan forgives over time with continued owner-occupancy.
  • Can often be stacked with metroDPA and CHFA through a participating lender.

Who Qualifies

Location

Aurora

Buyer type

First-time buyers only

Primary residence

Must be your primary home — not an investment property

Education course

HUD-approved homebuyer education required before closing

Income limits

Household income must not exceed 80% AMI for Arapahoe County

Household80% AMI Limit
1 person$74,800
2 people$85,450
3 people$96,150
4 people$106,800

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Arapahoe County • FY 2025 HUD Income Limits

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Confirm first-time buyer status and Aurora city property location.

  2. 2

    Verify income at or below 80% AMI.

  3. 3

    Complete HUD-approved homebuyer education.

  4. 4

    Get pre-approved with a participating lender.

  5. 5

    Submit Aurora HOAP application to the Housing Division.

  6. 6

    Forgivable assistance disbursed at closing.

Documents you'll need

  • First-time buyer affidavit
  • Income verification (80% AMI limit)
  • Homebuyer education certificate
  • Pre-approval letter
  • Purchase contract for Aurora property

Program Contact

303-739-7900 | housing@auroragov.org
Official Website

Last verified: 2026-06-11