Housing Solutions – Resources for Renters and Homeowners
Greeley supports homeowners, renters, and those aiming to own a home. From the city’s Housing For All initiative and the G-HOPE home ownership program for employees, fair and sufficient housing is a top priority.
Housing for All
Greeley has made “housing for all” a priority
Housing Support Programs
Residents within particular income limits can be supported through funding assistance
Housing Needs Measured
In-depth exploration at Greeley housing
Housing Solutions
The City of Greeley is committed to serving its residents through home ownership opportunities in central neighborhoods that meet the needs of a high-caliber workforce and reduces travel time and cost for those working and living in the city.
With a balanced perspective for serving residents now and planning for the community's future, Greeley City Council and leadership have created a blueprint (a strategic plan) of the most important work that will help us be a leading municipal government across the state.
Greeley’s Housing Solutions Department is the administrator of the City’s federal grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, including the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Grant. These grants provide funding for a wide range of housing and neighborhood assistance activities, particularly to benefit low to moderate income residents and neighborhoods. Additionally, Housing Solutions has oversight of some city programs such as the G-HOPE Down Payment Assistance Program and other city-provided redevelopment incentives.
Greeley’s Housing Solutions Department is ready to connect renters and potential home buyers with resources that help make finding housing easier. That includes connecting renters with resources for affordable rental properties and connecting potential homebuyers with crucial resources to make a purchase.
Individuals may directly reach out the department to explore options for housing incentives, monetary support, and educational resources.
What is Affordable Housing?
Affordable housing is defined as housing where an occupant(s) pay no more than 30% of their income for gross housing costs, including utilities. This 30% threshold is commonly known as the affordability standard. The organization Local Housing Solutions offers a helpful video explanation.
Greeley Home Ownership Program for Employees (G-HOPE)
G-HOPE benefits persons interested in home ownership in Greeley, east of 35th Avenue. The program is designed to offer incentives such as down payment assistance for those whose employer is based within the geographic boundaries of the program. The program allows for up to $8,000 per buyer depending on the location of the property and other factors.
Program Area
The city incentivizes purchases made east of 35th Avenue within Greeley. Additional funds are available for those purchasing within established redevelopment and university districts.
The below map shows the four eligible zones for the G-HOPE program. Each zone allows for up to $8,000 incentive per buyer. Zone 1, east of 8th Avenue has an $8,000 incentive. Zone 2, between 14th and 17th and 8th Avenues has a $6,000 incentive. Zone 3, west of 14th and 17th Avenues includes $4,000 in incentive. Zone 4 provides a $2,500 incentive.
G-HOPE is a priority under Housing for All, a focus area of Greeley City Council’s Community Vision 2037. For more information, visit greeleygov.com/community-vision. For questions or to apply, contact the Housing Solutions Team at housinginfo@greeleygov.com
Eligibility
- Singe-family homes only
- No income limits on homebuyers or requirement to be a first-time homebuyer
- Home must be owner’s primary residence. No use of property for rental purposes
- Homebuyer must qualify for a conventional or government home loan
- Buyer must contribute at least $1,000 in own funds toward purchase
- Buyer must be a full-time employee at time of closing
Assistance
- Down-payment loan assistance ($2,500 to $8,000)
- Down-payment load is forgiven at a rate of 20% per full year of residency, which is 100% forgiven after 5 years.
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Housing Needs Assessment
The 2023 Housing Needs Assessment provided specific, measurable goals over the next two years to meet the growing demand for market rate and affordable housing units.
Fair Housing laws promote equal access to homeownership and rental housing opportunities.
Fair housing laws are fundamental to the values of our community. By protecting against housing discrimination, fair housing makes Greeley a stronger community and a better place to live, work, and play.
Under Colorado state and federal law, it is illegal to discriminate against any person under the protected classes: race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation including transgender status or gender expression age, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, disability, source of income, veterans, or military status.
Housing discrimination is illegal including for anyone to threaten, coerce, intimidate, or interfere with anyone exercising a fair housing right or assisting others who exercising that right. Visit the Colorado Civil Rights Division page for more information.