Fremont County at a glance
Colorado Champions names corrections officers with the Colorado Department of Corrections, so DOC staff here may qualify for up to $25,000 or 4% as a 0% deferred second. The Fremont County Sheriff's Office and Cañon City Police Department are covered as well.
For school staff, Cañon City Schools, Fremont RE-2 School District, and Cotopaxi School District are the local employers. Full-time staff can look at Schools To Home.
Fremont is in CHFA's lowest FirstStep tier, with a $566,350 price limit. That cap doesn't apply to either spotlight program.
Caps for Fremont County
| Income, 1–2 | Income, 3+ | Price cap |
|---|---|---|
| $127,800 | $146,970 | $566,350 |
Fremont's FirstStep figures are the lowest tier; Schools To Home and Champions use statewide limits instead. Statewide table · Budget estimate
Local programs in Fremont County
No program specific to Fremont County turned up in our last review. The statewide options listed in the Colorado program directory still apply here.
Homebuyer courses near Fremont County
Plan on a homebuyer education course before closing; nearly every program asks for one. HUD-approved agencies serving Fremont County:
| Agency | City | Miles | Services | Languages | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments | Canon City | 14 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Neighborworks Southern Colorado | Pueblo | 47 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone |
From HUD's housing counseling agency list. Programs differ on which courses they accept.
Qualifying employers in Fremont County
Local school systems and public safety agencies:
- Cañon City Schools
- Fremont RE-2 School District
- Cotopaxi School District
- Fremont County Sheriff's Office
- Cañon City Police Department
- Colorado Department of Corrections (Cañon City/Florence facilities)
DOC corrections staff, the three school districts and the sheriff and Cañon City police are the key local qualifiers. Full list of eligible jobs.
Fremont County questions
Do Colorado DOC officers in Cañon City qualify for Champions?
Staff performing covered corrections duties with the Colorado Department of Corrections are eligible. Your lender documents the role with the department.
Can I use a USDA loan with Champions in Fremont County?
Champions works with USDA-RD loans. Your lender checks whether the address is in an eligible area.
Do Cotopaxi school staff qualify for Schools To Home?
Yes, if the district classifies you as full-time.
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Run the check for Fremont County
Six questions, no credit check. A lender who offers the program follows up, or call (800) 555-0100.
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