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City of Boise Homeownership Opportunity Program

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Deferred city mortgage Check official rules 2026-04-20
Agency City of Boise Housing and Community Development
Support type Deferred city mortgage
Amount highlight Current Boise policy says fee-simple homes can receive up to $45,000, while community land trust or other qualifying deed-restricted homes can receive up to $65,000.
Last verified 2026-04-20

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Boise publishes a full current policy, but applicants do not start through a simple open city portal. Buyers should confirm current funding availability and referral-partner intake with LEAP Housing or NeighborWorks Boise before contract.

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Amount

Current Boise policy says fee-simple homes can receive up to $45,000, while community land trust or other qualifying deed-restricted homes can receive up to $65,000.

Type

Deferred city mortgage

Repayment

Boise describes the city assistance as a deferred mortgage subordinate to the first mortgage. The city's recapture or resale rules apply when the home is sold or transferred, and extended non-owner occupancy without written approval can trigger default and recovery.

First-time buyer

Unknown

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Who qualifies?

Homebuyers purchasing a primary residence within Boise city limits

What support do you get?

Current Boise policy says fee-simple homes can receive up to $45,000, while community land trust or other qualifying deed-restricted homes can receive up to $65,000.

Do you repay it?

Boise describes the city assistance as a deferred mortgage subordinate to the first mortgage. The city's recapture or resale rules apply when the home is sold or transferred, and extended non-owner occupancy without written approval can trigger default and recovery.

How do you apply?

Start through one of Boise's selected referral partners such as LEAP Housing or NeighborWorks Boise, complete HUD-approved homeownership counseling, qualify for an approved first mortgage, and satisfy the city's down payment, reserve, and underwriting standards.

Official source evidence

The revised 2025 Boise Homeownership Opportunity Program policy says fee-simple homes can receive up to $45,000 and qualifying deed-restricted homes can receive up to $65,000, requires 50% to 80% AMI income, fixed-rate qualified first mortgages, owner occupancy, counseling, and intake through selected referral partners.

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Last verified

2026-04-20

Policy revised 2025-02-20

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City of Boise Homeownership Opportunity Program

Amount: Current Boise policy says fee-simple homes can receive up to $45,000, while community land trust or other qualifying deed-restricted homes can receive up to $65,000.

Repayment: Boise describes the city assistance as a deferred mortgage subordinate to the first mortgage. The city's recapture or resale rules apply when the home is sold or transferred, and extended non-owner occupancy without written approval can trigger default and recovery.

First-time buyer: Unknown

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  • City of Boise Homeownership Opportunity Program must be paired with a specific first mortgage.
  • City of Boise Homeownership Opportunity Program can trigger repayment on sale or refinance.

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  • Which first-mortgage product must be paired with City of Boise Homeownership Opportunity Program, and what breaks eligibility?
  • Which events trigger repayment for City of Boise Homeownership Opportunity Program: sale, transfer?

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  • Review the official Boise HOP policy for City of Boise Homeownership Opportunity Program
  • Carry the lender question kit for City of Boise Homeownership Opportunity Program
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