CHFA Preferred Plus
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)
Up to
$25,000
Assistance
Deferred Loan
Area
Statewide
Buyers
Repeat buyers welcome
Income
80% AMI limit
What This Program Offers
CHFA Preferred Plus provides a 0% deferred second mortgage for conventional loan buyers statewide — up to the lesser of $25,000 or 4% of the first mortgage amount.
- Must be combined with a CHFA conventional first mortgage.
- Income is limited to 80% of area median income for your county and household size.
- The second is repaid when you sell, refinance, or pay off the first mortgage.
Who Qualifies
Location
Buyer type
Primary residence
Education course
Your contribution
Income limits
Household income must not exceed 80% AMI for Denver County. View 2026 income limits by household size.
| Household | 80% AMI Limit |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $106,800 |
Showing sizes 1-4. See all household sizes
Denver County • FY 2025 HUD Income Limits
How to Apply
- 1
Complete CHFA-approved homebuyer education.
- 2
Get pre-approved with a CHFA participating lender for a conventional loan.
- 3
Verify income at or below 80% AMI for your county.
- 4
Lender orders CHFA Preferred Plus with your loan.
- 5
Funds provided at closing as a deferred second mortgage.
Documents you'll need
- CHFA-approved homebuyer education certificate
- Income verification (80% AMI limit)
- Pre-approval from CHFA participating lender
- Purchase contract