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Deferred LoanUtahFunds AvailableRenews July 1

Utah County Loan to Own

Provo City Development Services (Utah Valley HOME Consortium)

Up to

$40,000

Forgiven after 10 years
Renews July 1 each year

Assistance

Deferred Loan

Area

Utah

Buyers

First-time buyers

Income

80% AMI limit

Funding renews

July 1

What This Program Offers

Up to $40,000 as 0% interest deferred loan for Utah County homes (EXCLUDES Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, Highland, and Woodland Hills).

  • 50% forgiven after period of affordability: $15k-$25k = 5 years, $25k-$40k = 10 years.
  • Minimum 650 credit score required.
  • Must contribute $1,000 own funds.

Who Qualifies

Location

Utah

Buyer type

First-time buyers only

Primary residence

Must be your primary home — not an investment property

Education course

HUD-approved homebuyer education required before closing

Your contribution

You must contribute at least $1,000 of your own funds

Income limits

Household income must not exceed 80% AMI for Utah County

Household80% AMI Limit
1 person$66,750
2 people$76,300
3 people$85,850
4 people$95,350

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Utah County • FY 2025 HUD Income Limits

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Verify you're a first-time homebuyer with income ≤80% AMI and ≤$15K liquid assets.

  2. 2

    Check your credit score (minimum 650 required).

  3. 3

    Confirm property is in Utah County but NOT in Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, Highland, or Woodland Hills.

  4. 4

    Get pre-approved for your first mortgage.

  5. 5

    Find a home (max purchase price $537,700).

  6. 6

    Get property under contract.

  7. 7

    Complete HUD-approved homebuyer education course.

  8. 8

    Apply through neighborly.provo.org with all required documents.

  9. 9

    Receive up to $40,000 as 0% interest deferred loan at closing.

Documents you'll need

  • 3 years tax returns
  • 3 months pay stubs
  • 3 months bank statements
  • US citizenship verification
  • Social Security cards
  • Purchase contract
  • First mortgage approval

Program Contact

Community Grant Coordinator: (801) 852-6162 | housing@provo.gov
Official Website

Last verified: 2026-01-12