Bountiful Down Payment Assistance

Borrow up to 6% of first mortgage loan (max $27,500) for down payment and closing costs. 30-year fixed rate, 1% higher than first mortgage (max 8%). Monthly payment required. Must be combined with UHC first mortgage (FirstHome, FHA/VA, or HFA Advantage).

Borrow up to 3.5% of first mortgage loan (max $27,500) for down payment and closing costs. 30-year fixed at 3.5% deferred simple interest. NO MONTHLY PAYMENT required. Principal + deferred interest due on sale, refinance, or maturity. Must combine with UHC first mortgage.

TRUE GRANT - $2,500 cash at closing, NO REPAYMENT REQUIRED. For veterans or active military who separated within last 5 years AND are first-time Utah homebuyers. Limited funds available (79 remaining as of Jan 2026). Can combine with any UHC loan program.

Special assistance for Utah Law Enforcement Officers and Correctional Officers who are first-time homebuyers. FUNDS CURRENTLY DEPLETED - Waiting list implemented. See UHC website for waiting list instructions.

Up to $20,000 for NEW CONSTRUCTION homes only. Funds for down payment, closing costs, and/or permanent rate buydown. Utah Legislature funded $50M to help ~2,500 first-time buyers. 558 remaining as of Jan 2026. Deferred loan, repaid on sale/refi/rental.

Up to $50,000 as a deferred loan with 1% interest compounded annually. NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS. Full amount + interest repaid when home is sold, refinanced, or ceases to be primary residence. Can be used for principal reduction, rate buydown (max $10K), down payment (50%), and/or closing costs. Can stack with State DPA for up to $70K combined! Max purchase price $500K.