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CHFA FirstGeneration Plus

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)

Up to

$25,000

Assistance

Deferred Loan

Area

Statewide

Buyers

First-time buyers

Income

80% AMI limit

What This Program Offers

CHFA FirstGeneration Plus offers a fixed $25,000 deferred second mortgage for first-generation homebuyers — buyers whose parents or legal guardians have never owned a home.

  • Must use FHA financing with a CHFA first mortgage and meet 80% AMI income limits.
  • The 0% deferred loan is repaid when you sell, refinance, or pay off the first mortgage.

Who Qualifies

Location

Available statewide in Colorado

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

Your contribution

You must contribute at least $1,000 of your own funds

Income limits

Household income must not exceed 80% AMI for Denver County

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

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Denver County • FY 2025 HUD Income Limits

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Confirm first-time buyer and first-generation status (parents/guardians never owned a home).

  2. 2

    Complete CHFA-approved homebuyer education.

  3. 3

    Get pre-approved with a CHFA lender for FHA financing.

  4. 4

    Verify income at or below 80% AMI.

  5. 5

    Lender submits FirstGeneration Plus assistance request.

  6. 6

    $25,000 deferred second disbursed at closing.

Documents you'll need

  • CHFA-approved homebuyer education certificate
  • First-time and first-generation buyer affidavit
  • Income verification (80% AMI limit)
  • FHA pre-approval from CHFA participating lender
  • Purchase contract

Program Contact

800-877-2432 | info@chfainfo.com
Official Website

Last verified: 2026-06-11