West Valley First Time Home Buyers Grant Program

If you are a Utah first time home buyer looking to buy a home in West Valley City Utah a $14,999 government grant program can help make buying a home a little easier. The West Valley Down Payment Assistance Program (DAP) offers funds to help low to moderate income families realize their dream of owning a home. The funds are provided by HOME funds and the CDBG and may be used for down payment and/or closing costs.

This West Valley grant does not have to be repaid so long as the homeowner resides in the home for at least five (5) years and doesn’t refinance, transfer title, or sell the home. Funding is limited for the down payment assistance program and is distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

Qualifications Requirements:

  • Buyer must contribute a minimum of $4,000 towards the purchase of the home. $2,000 can be gifted by a family member and $2,000 must come from the buyer.
  • Maximum purchase price not to exceed $387,000
  • A Grant Technician will review the application and occupancy status
  • Home must pass a lead-based paint and safety inspection
  • An eligible home will be vacant, owner occupied, and/or not used as a rental in the last six (6) months

VERY IMPORTANT: Applicant must complete a First Time Home Buyer class, receive a certificate AND be approved with a state approved lender for a first mortgage BEFORE an offer is made on a home. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the grant being denied.