# Utah Down Payment Assistance Programs

> Utah's most comprehensive resource for down payment assistance programs. Updated August 2026.

This site helps Utah homebuyers find and understand down payment assistance (DPA) programs they may qualify for.

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## Site Purpose

Utah DPA Finder is a free educational resource that tracks down payment assistance programs across Utah. We provide:

- Complete program directory with eligibility requirements and funding status
- Free eligibility quiz (no SSN required)
- FY 2026 HUD income limits by county
- City and county-specific program guides
- Mortgage affordability calculator with DPA awareness

## Key Facts

- 29 DPA programs in directory (26 currently active)
- Up to $85,000+ in combined assistance when programs are stacked
- Program types: grants, forgivable loans, deferred loans, and second mortgages
- Covers all 29 Utah counties with FY 2026 AMI limits
- Updated monthly with latest funding status

## Content Structure

- /guide - Complete 2026 Utah DPA Guide (pillar page)
- /programs - Directory of all programs with filters
- /programs/[slug] - Individual program details
- /locations - Programs by city and county
- /locations/[slug] - City/county specific guides (Ogden, Clearfield, Layton, Davis County, Weber County, and more)
- /first-time-home-buyer - First-time buyer guide
- /doctor-mortgage - Doctor and professional mortgages with up to 100% financing (specialty first mortgages, not DPA grants)
- /va-loan - VA loans with typical 100% financing for eligible veterans, active duty, and surviving spouses (specialty mortgage, not a grant)
- /usda-loan - USDA guaranteed loans with 100% financing in eligible areas only; check the address (specialty mortgage, not a grant)
- /income-limits - FY 2026 HUD income limits by county
- /calculator - Utah mortgage affordability calculator
- /quiz - Free eligibility quiz

## Top Programs (2026)

1. HomeChoice (NNHC) - Up to $70,000 at 1% / 30 years (buyers with disabilities; additional funding expected August–September 2026)
2. Provo Home Purchase Plus - Up to $60,000 deferred loan
3. Ogden City Homes - Up to $50,000 city carry-back mortgage (no inventory — paused)
4. Davis County Homeownership - Up to $50,000 deferred loan (open — funding replenished July 1, 2026)
5. Utah County Loan to Own - Up to $40,000 deferred loan
6. Murray City DPA - Up to $30,000 forgivable loan (5 years)
7. Midvale City DPA - Up to $30,000 forgivable loan (5 years)
8. UHC DPA Programs - Up to $27,500 statewide (multiple tiers)
9. Eagle Mountain MAP - Up to $25,000 forgivable loan (tiered forgiveness for public employees)
10. Own in Ogden - Up to $20,000 deferred loan (often searched as “Own in Ogden grant”; teachers $15k, police/fire $20k; 0% deferred, no monthly payments)
11. FHLB HELP Program - $20,000 forgivable grant (statewide, first-time buyers)

## Priority Location Guides

High-demand local guides with program stacking details:

- /locations/ogden - Own in Ogden grant & Ogden down payment assistance
- /programs/own-in-ogden - Own in Ogden grant / deferred loan details ($10k–$20k)
- /locations/clearfield - Clearfield Utah DPA, FHLB HELP
- /locations/layton - Layton City DPA, At Home in Layton
- /locations/davis-county - Davis County first time buyer grant (status + income limits)
- /locations/weber-county - Weber County Utah DPA
- /locations/salt-lake-city - Salt Lake City first time buyer programs
- /locations/provo - Provo Utah down payment assistance
- /locations/west-jordan - West Jordan Utah DPA

## Program Types Explained

- **Grants**: Free money, no repayment required
- **Forgivable Loans**: Forgiven after a set occupancy period (often 5 years)
- **Deferred Loans**: Repaid when you sell, refinance, or pay off mortgage
- **Second Mortgages**: Monthly payments at below-market rates (e.g., HomeChoice at 1%)

## 100% Financing (specialty mortgages, not DPA)

VA, USDA, and doctor/professional loans are specialty first mortgages. They are not grants, forgivable seconds, or Utah Housing DPA second mortgages. UHC DPA seconds stay second mortgages and still pair with a UHC first mortgage (FirstHome, FHA/VA, or HFA Advantage).

- VA: /va-loan. Eligible veterans, active duty, and certain surviving spouses. No monthly mortgage insurance; a one-time funding fee instead (typically 2.15% on a first use with no down payment; waived for some disabled veterans). 100% financing is typical when entitlement covers the price, not a guarantee for every buyer. UHC Veteran Grant is a separate $2,500 grant when funds remain. Source: https://www.thetimhawkesteam.com/loans/va
- USDA: /usda-loan. Guaranteed loan, primary residence, household income limits (dollar caps change by county; this site does not publish a cap). 100% financing only if the address is USDA-eligible. Salt Lake City, Provo, and most of the urban Wasatch Front typically do not qualify. Buyers must check the USDA eligibility map. This site does not name specific Utah cities as eligible. Source: https://www.thetimhawkesteam.com/loans/usda
- Doctor and professional loans: /doctor-mortgage. Details below.

## 100% Financing for Licensed Professionals

Doctor and professional loans are specialty first mortgages, not down payment grants. See /doctor-mortgage. Three programs, each with its own rules, offered through The Tim Hawkes Team (Cornerstone Home Lending):

- Professionals Plus: 5/6 ARM, primary-home purchase. 100% financing from $250,000 up to the county conforming limit (2026 one-unit limit is $832,750 in most counties) with a 720 score and 38% debt ratio. 95% up to $1.5 million with 5% of the borrower's own funds. No monthly mortgage insurance. Physicians, dentists, residents, fellows, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, practicing attorneys, and CPAs. Cannot be combined with a DPA lien. Guideline last revised July 20, 2026.
- Medical Professionals: fixed or ARM, purchase or rate-and-term refinance, for financing above 90%. 100% up to $1.5 million at 680, or $2 million at 720. No monthly mortgage insurance and no second mortgage. Physicians, dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians, podiatrists, CRNAs, and nurse practitioners (not registered nurses, attorneys, or CPAs). Guideline effective August 10, 2026.
- Med Pro Program (new October 5, 2026): up to 100% financing, loan amounts up to $2 million, no monthly mortgage insurance. 30-year fixed, or 5/6, 7/6, and 10/6 ARM. Physicians (MD, DO), physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians, podiatrists, optometrists, CRNAs, nurse practitioners, and residents, fellows, and interns. Score and debt-ratio rules are not published; borrowers should call for a scenario check.

Physician assistants and optometrists qualify only for the Med Pro Program. Full source: https://www.thetimhawkesteam.com/loans/doctor-mortgage

## Typical Eligibility Requirements

- Income limits: 80-120% Area Median Income (AMI) — see /income-limits for FY 2026 county tables
- Credit score: 620-680 minimum (Eagle Mountain MAP requires 650+)
- Primary residence requirement
- Homebuyer education course (most programs)
- First-time buyer status (some programs; many allow repeat buyers)

## Related Resources

- Tim Hawkes Team DPA hub: https://www.thetimhawkesteam.com/down-payment-assistance
- Best Lenders for Down Payment Assistance in Utah (2026): https://www.thetimhawkesteam.com/blog/best-dpa-lenders-utah
- Best First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Utah (2026): https://www.thetimhawkesteam.com/blog/best-first-time-homebuyer-programs-utah
- How to Buy a House in Utah With No Money Down (2026): https://www.thetimhawkesteam.com/blog/how-to-buy-house-utah-no-money-down
- VA Loans Near Hill Air Force Base (2026 Guide): https://www.thetimhawkesteam.com/blog/va-loan-hill-air-force-base
- First-Time Buyer Calculator (DPA included): https://www.thetimhawkesteam.com/calculators/first-time-buyer
- Get Pre-Approved: https://www.houseloan.com/timhawkesteam/

## For More Information

- Full markdown content (dynamically generated from live program data): /llms-full.txt
- Sitemap: /sitemap.xml
- Contact: jake@thetimhawkesteam.com
- Phone: (801) 820-7620

## Maintained By

Licensed Utah mortgage professionals Tim Hawkes (NMLS #8785) and Jake Peterson (NMLS #1692825) at Cornerstone Home Lending (NMLS #2258). The Tim Hawkes Team is approved for every major Utah DPA program and specializes in stacking multiple programs to minimize out-of-pocket costs. This is an educational resource maintained by active DPA lending specialists.

- Team website: https://www.thetimhawkesteam.com
- Google Reviews: 5.0 stars, 82+ reviews
- Zillow: 5.0 stars — https://www.zillow.com/lender-profile/CornerstoneUtah/

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Last updated: September 2026
Website: https://www.utahdownpaymentprograms.com