HOMEOWNERS/HOMEBUYERS
Deed Restrictions are stipulations written into a property’s deed or recorded as a restrictive covenant that outlines conditions and/or restrictions for the property. Many of the deed restrictions in Chaffee County are designed to further the goals of affordable housing and workforce housing.
Current deed restricted properties:
318 E First Unit #D, Salida, CO
DEED RESTRICTED HOMEBUYER APPLICATION
Application packet to follow or download the pdf here.
Chaffee Housing Trust
Chaffee Housing Trust uses a community land trust model (CLT) to provide ownership opportunities to households earning 80% up to 100% of our Area Median Income or less in Chaffee and Lake Counties. More information can be found here: https://www.chaffeehousing.org/ or (719) 239-1199
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Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
The UAACOG offers a variety of programs and supports for home ownership. More information can be found here: https://www.uaacog.com/what-we-do/housing.html and (719) 275-8350
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Colorado Housing Finance Authority
This is an investment and educational organization that can help secure a loan, assist with down payment and provide education and other resources. https://www.chfainfo.com/homeownership
Emergency Mortgage Assistance, Home Repair and Refinancing – Colorado Housing Connects: 1-844-926-6632 https://coloradohousingconnects.org/homeowners/
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Down Payment Assistance, Buyer Education, First Time Home Buyer -
Colorado Housing Connects
1-844-926-6632 https://coloradohousingconnects.org/home-buyers/
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Habitat for Humanity
Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity uses a sweat-equity model to make homeownership opportunities possible for households earning 60% of our Area Median Income or less in Chaffee County. More information can be found here: http://chaffeehabitat.org/wp/ or 719-395-0482
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NWCCOG
Energy Assistance Program: Assists with weatherization of homes, manages the Colorado Affordable Residential Energy (CARE) Program and Emergency Assistance. https://www.nwccog.org/programs/energy-program/
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VOA – Back Home SSVF
Veteran Services Center, 1247 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204, (720) 300-3704
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Colorado Legal Services
(719)539-4251 https://www.coloradolegalservices.org/ 1604 H Street #201, Salida, CO 81201
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LEAP Energy Assistance
Department of Human Services can assist with the primary source of heating costs to income eligible residents. Applications available Nov.1 - April 30 at the DHS office Salida - 448 E. 1st Street, Room 166 (Touber Building) - (719) 530-2500 and Buena Vista - 114 Linderman Avenue (across from Library) (719)395-0344
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Veterans Service Office
Salida - 448 E. 1st Street, (Touber Building) (719)539-3803 www.chaffeecounty.org/veterans-service By Appointment only.