Colorado · Deferred loan

CHFA FirstGeneration

$25,000

Up to $25,000 for first-generation homebuyers (parents never owned). Deferred second mortgage.

Colorado's FirstGeneration program provides $25,000 in DPA specifically for first-generation homebuyers — defined as someone whose parents have not owned a home. The assistance is structured as a forgivable loan that requires no repayment if occupancy requirements are met.

This is one of the largest first-generation-specific DPA amounts in the country. The program recognizes that the wealth gap between homeowners and renters perpetuates across generations, and aims to break that cycle by giving first-gen buyers a substantial down payment they wouldn't otherwise have access to.

Amount$25,000
TypeDeferred loan
Available inColorado
First-time buyer requiredYes
Minimum credit score620
Multi-unit eligibleYes — 1-4 units

House-hack eligible

$25K for first-gen buyers is among the largest in the country. Also serves former foster care youth.

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CHFA DPA Grant 3% grant — no repayment + only $1K out of pocket
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