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CHFA Schools To Home

Eligible jobs in Colorado

Any full-time employee of a Colorado preK-12 public school, district, charter, BOCES or innovation zone can use Schools To Home, not just teachers. Peace officers, firefighters (volunteers too), EMTs, 911 dispatchers, corrections, port of entry and wildlife officers use Colorado Champions.

Public school employees

Full-time Colorado preK-12 public school staff can borrow up to 25% of their CHFA loan as a 0% second mortgage. See who qualifies and how repayment works.

Peace officers & deputies

Colorado peace officers and deputy sheriffs can get up to $25,000 or 4% in CHFA down payment help through Colorado Champions. Not a grant; see the details.

Firefighters

Paid and volunteer Colorado firefighters can get up to $25,000 or 4% in CHFA down payment help through Colorado Champions. How it works and who qualifies.

EMTs

Colorado EMTs with a current CDPHE certificate can get up to $25,000 or 4% in CHFA down payment help through Colorado Champions. Who qualifies and how.

911 dispatchers

Colorado 911 dispatchers and emergency communications specialists can get up to $25,000 or 4% in CHFA down payment help through Colorado Champions.

Corrections officers

Colorado Department of Corrections staff in covered roles can get up to $25,000 or 4% in CHFA down payment help through Colorado Champions.

Port of entry & wildlife officers

Colorado port of entry officers and Parks and Wildlife officers can get up to $25,000 or 4% in CHFA down payment help through Colorado Champions.