How much house can you afford in Utah with down payment assistance?

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The short answer: In Utah, the Utah Housing Corporation Down Payment Assistance (second mortgage) provides assistance toward your down payment or closing costs. Paired with the FHA 31%/43% debt-to-income guidelines lenders use, this calculator shows how much house you can afford in Utah — with that assistance factored in.

Utah down payment assistance program

Utah Housing Corporation Down Payment Assistance
Second mortgage · Utah
Assistance toward your down payment or closing costs

The Utah Housing Corporation Down Payment Assistance is Utah's flagship statewide down payment assistance, administered by the state housing finance agency (second mortgage). Current amounts, income limits and credit requirements are set by the agency — confirm them on the official program page. Cities and counties in Utah often add their own programs on top.

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Utah DPA — common questions

What down payment assistance is available in Utah?

Utah's main statewide option is the Utah Housing Corporation Down Payment Assistance — second mortgage administered by the state housing finance agency. Many cities and counties in Utah add their own programs on top, so it is worth checking all three levels.

How much house can I afford in Utah with assistance?

It depends on your income, debts and credit. The calculator applies the FHA 31%/43% debt-to-income rule to estimate your price, then shows how much of your down-payment gap Utah assistance could cover. Most buyers pair it with a 3% conventional or 3.5% FHA down payment.

What credit score do I need for Utah down payment assistance?

Many state programs set a 620 minimum credit score alongside income limits based on area median income. Exact requirements are set by the agency — verify current terms on the official Utah Housing Corporation Down Payment Assistance page before applying.

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