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UHC First-Time Homebuyer Assistance (New Construction)

Utah Housing Corporation

$20,000
Maximum Assistance
100%
AMI Income Limit

Program Summary

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.

Eligibility Requirements

Location
Available statewide in Utah
Buyer Type
First-time buyers only (no home ownership in past 3 years)
Income Limit
Household income must not exceed 100% AMI for Salt Lake County:
Household100% AMI Limit
1 person$85,938
2 people$98,188
3 people$110,438
4 people$122,688

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Salt Lake County • FY 2025 HUD Income Limits

Primary Residence
Must be your primary residence (not investment property)

How to Apply

  1. 1⚡ 558 allocations remaining as of Jan 2026 — Apply soon!
  2. 2Verify you're a first-time homebuyer with income ≤100% AMI.
  3. 3Find a NEW CONSTRUCTION home (existing homes do NOT qualify).
  4. 4Use the FTHB Repayment Calculator on utahhousingcorp.org to estimate terms.
  5. 5Find a UHC Participating Lender.
  6. 6Get your new construction purchase contract.
  7. 7Lender submits application through UHC PowerLender.
  8. 8Receive up to $20,000 for down payment, closing costs, and/or rate buydown.

Required Documents

  • NEW CONSTRUCTION purchase contract (existing homes don't qualify)
  • Builder documentation
  • First-time homebuyer affidavit
  • Income verification (≤100% AMI)

Contact Information

(801) 902-8200 | mortgage@uthc.org
Official Website

Last verified: 2026-01-12

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