Is this the same as Utah Housing down payment assistance?

No. This is a local program for Lehi and Saratoga Springs. In some cases it can be combined with Utah homebuyer programs when guidelines allow.

Do I need to be a first time homebuyer?

No. First time and repeat buyers can be eligible, subject to lender approval.

Can I use the $2,500 on a new construction home?

Yes. It can work on new construction and resale homes, subject to lender and builder guidelines.

Can I receive the $2,500 as cash back?

No. The credit is applied at closing toward allowed costs. No cash back is permitted.

Are manufactured or mobile homes eligible?

No. Manufactured and mobile homes are excluded.

Use a Buy Utah Homes approved agent, work with a participating lender, meet credit and income guidelines, and purchase in Lehi or Saratoga Springs.

Lehi & Saratoga Springs Homebuyer Grant – $2,500 Toward Your Home

Local Buyer Grant

Lehi & Saratoga Springs Homebuyer Grant - Get $2,500 Toward Your New Home

Buy a home in Lehi or Saratoga Springs with help from our Local Buyer Grant. Use the $2,500 credit for closing costs or an interest rate buydown, subject to lender guidelines. Works on new construction and resale homes.

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Available exclusively through the Buy Utah Homes network and participating lenders. Not a rental assistance or housing subsidy program.

What is it?

The Local Buyer Grant is a $2,500 buyer credit for qualified purchases in Lehi and Saratoga Springs. It helps reduce out-of-pocket costs at closing.

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How it helps

Apply toward closing costs
Use for interest rate buydown, if eligible
Stack with Utah homebuyer programs when allowed

Closing cost assistance Utah County grants

Where it works

Lehi, Utah
Saratoga Springs, Utah
New construction and resale homes

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How the $2,500 Local Buyer Grant Works

Step 1 - Connect with an approved agent
Work with a Buy Utah Homes approved agent so your purchase is eligible in Lehi or Saratoga Springs.

Step 2 - Get pre-approved with a participating lender
Financing is on approved credit and subject to standard underwriting. Your lender confirms eligibility and how the credit can be applied.

Step 3 - Choose your home
Pick a qualifying new construction or resale home in Lehi or Saratoga Springs. Manufactured and mobile homes are excluded.

Step 4 - Grant applied at closing
At closing, the $2,500 buyer credit is applied per lender guidelines. No cash back is permitted.

Program highlights

Works with many loan types - conventional, FHA, VA
May be combined with Utah homebuyer programs when permitted
Simple path to qualify with local experts
Designed to help with real costs at the finish line

Final eligibility and how funds are used are determined by the participating lender and loan program.

Who Qualifies for the Local Buyer Grant

Property location - The home must be in Lehi or Saratoga Springs, Utah.
Type of home - Available for new construction or resale homes. Manufactured and mobile homes do not qualify.
Representation - You must use a Buy Utah Homes approved agent.
Financing - You must work with a participating lender.
Creditworthiness - Financing is on approved credit and follows standard underwriting.
Income eligibility - Buyers must meet income and qualification requirements as determined by the lender.
Loan program eligibility - Works with many conventional, FHA, and VA loan programs, subject to lender approval.
Program intent - This is home purchase assistance only. It is not a rental assistance or housing subsidy.
Minimum purchase price - No minimum purchase price. All other eligibility rules still apply.

New Construction Buyer Incentives in Lehi & Saratoga Springs

Lehi and Saratoga Springs feature a large selection of new construction communities with quick move-in homes and options to personalize. The Local Buyer Grant can often be used alongside builder incentives when allowed by the lender and the builder.

Pair the $2,500 credit with eligible builder credits
Explore rate buydown strategies with participating lenders
Compare HOA, lot premiums, and upgrade pricing
Tour spec homes and model homes with an approved agent

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as Utah Housing down payment assistance?: No. This is a local program for Lehi and Saratoga Springs. In some cases it can be combined with Utah homebuyer programs when guidelines allow.
Do I need to be a first time homebuyer?: No. First time and repeat buyers can be eligible, subject to lender approval.
Can I use the $2,500 on a new construction home?: Yes. It can work on new construction and resale homes, subject to lender and builder guidelines.
Can I receive the $2,500 as cash back?: No. The credit is applied at closing toward allowed costs. No cash back is permitted.
Are manufactured or mobile homes eligible?: No. Manufactured and mobile homes are excluded.
How do I qualify?: Use a Buy Utah Homes approved agent, work with a participating lender, meet credit and income guidelines, and purchase in Lehi or Saratoga Springs.

Check Your Eligibility

Find out if you qualify for the $2,500 Local Buyer Grant in Lehi or Saratoga Springs. We will confirm lender options, approved agents, and how the credit can be applied to your purchase.

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Quick form is best - name, email, phone, and timeline. We will reach out to confirm next steps.

Important information
Local Buyer Grant amount is $2,500 and is applied as a buyer credit at closing, subject to lender and program guidelines. Not available on manufactured or mobile homes. Not a rental assistance or housing subsidy. Financing is on approved credit and subject to standard underwriting. Income and qualification requirements apply. Program elements, eligibility, and availability may change at any time without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity.