FAQs

A: Yes, each property has different requirements that an applicant must meet and as well there may be different priority requirements.

A: No, your email must be verified to receive entry into the lottery.

A:  Your lottery numbers are included in the confirmation email that you received.

A: These indicate the priorities that you have earned – GE: General Entry ST: Smith Ranch Tenure PI: Priority Income UB: Upper Blue SC: Summit County Tenure WL: Work Location

A: You should submit a help request, or email [email protected] by the lottery application deadline. If we receive notice before the deadline, we will check our system and potentially assist you in entering the lottery. It is best practice to use a personal email instead of a work email due to firewall settings.

A: Yes, but during the Full Buyer Eligibility application our team verifies that you meet each priority given. If one is found to be untrue, all entries are removed from the lottery list.

A: The Lottery Application link can be found at the bottom of the Property Listing on the Lottery Listings Page.

A: No documents are required in the Lottery Application. However, here is a link to the list of documents required for the Full Buyer Eligibility Application.

A: The Lottery Application takes 5-10 minutes on average to complete.

A: Yes, but the SCHA needs 3 business days for any changes on the form. The resale calculation has to be verified, along with background work on our end that cannot be done on short notice.

A: This will be stated in your Restrictive Covenant for your property. It varies per covenant, so you should always review your resale section for allowances. If you are unsure, submitting the NOIS form will notify the appropriate Jurisdiction and they will indicate listing requirements.

A: You cannot list your property and start the public listing period until the SCHA reviews a link to the MLS/Public listing for approval. Then the link will need to be sent to SCHA before 10:00am on the listing day for that day to be counted. For example, a listing sent at 1:00pm would not count towards your required listing period.

A: The NOIS form is required by most Restrictive Covenants and informs the jurisdiction and SCHA of your intent to sell as well as prompts them to provide a response for listing requirements if applicable.

A: This question is used for data management with the jurisdictions. It helps us better understand the needs of the individuals in the home and if the county as a whole is fulfilling this need.

A: No – you can submit a NOIS form before having a buyer selected and list your property. For single buyer sales, the SCHA will only process the applicants the seller has indicated are the chosen buyers or are under contract with.

A: The calculation is only valid for the exact information entered on the request form.

A: The typical turn around time is 5 business days.

A: Yes, we can give you an estimated value of your home at any time whether you are just curious or for refinancing, etc.

A: This varies per property/neighborhood. They are typically in the Restrictive Covenant, but can also be found in the Housing Guidelines of your Jurisdiction.

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• Unincorporated Summit County: [email protected]
• Town of Breckenridge: [email protected]
• Town of Silverthorne: [email protected]
• Town of Frisco: [email protected]
• Town of Dillon: [email protected]

A: The SCHA only processes buyers that have been indicated by the seller or are under contract. The first step would be the seller submitting a Notice of Intent to Sell Form. From there we will send you an email stating we need our General Interest Screening form filled out. Then we will invite you to complete the Buyer Eligibility Application.

A: The Buyer Eligibility Application process can take an average 4-7 days. From there, the contract process can take up to 60 days before you close on the home.

A: SCHA does not keep a waitlist.

A: The SCHA only processes buyers that have been indicated by the seller or are under contract. The first step would be the seller submitting a Notice of Intent to Sell Form. From there we will send you an email stating we need our General Interest Screening form filled out. Then we will invite you to complete the Buyer Eligibility Application.

A: The application is good through the current year but some documents will need to be updated as needed.

A: Initial submission must be done within three full days. After review, our team will give you an additional day for corrections. Single Buyer sales may have some flexibility to this timeline.

A: Green Check – all required fields are met. Orange clock – not required but a field has been indicated where a document could support this. Red Clock – Is a required document and must include to move forward. Red Exclamation Point – This item needs corrections and re-uploaded.

A: Yes, they first have to be verified before they have access to enter information. For entry, please use the general login link found on our website.

A: No, you can choose not to disclose this information. When filling out the Buyer Eligibility Application, select “My household does not have any assets/debts”

A: You can enter your application through our Existing Applicant Login in the upper right hand corner of our website.

A: Buyer Eligibility Applications are set to expire at 11:59pm on the day they are due.

A: No, not at this time. SCHA does not manage the rental waitlists, and each property currently has their own. You can find a list of the properties on the Resources for Renters page. Each one can be contacted to be added.

A: No, the SCHA does not know how long the waitlists are for the rental complexes in Summit County. For a detailed list of rentals in the community click here to access our Resources for Renters page.

A: No, however this program is administered for Summit County Colorado by the Grand County Housing Authority. Visit: https://www.co.grand.co.us/421/Housing-Authority

A: While there are currently not any communities specifically dedicated to seniors, there are options for those who continue to work an average of 30 hours per week on an annual basis working in and serving Summit County.

A: Yes, but there are many scams being listed on the platform. If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Do not send money or personal information until you have confirmed it it legitimate.

A: The SCHA has linked the HUD Renter Resources page found on our Resources for Renters Page.  The SCHA can meet and provide assistance on what resources are available to you, but not provide legal guidance.

A: No, completing the class is not required in order to apply. If the class is needed, your Conditional Buyer Approval Letter (CBA) will show pending and the class will be required to be completed prior to your closing date.

A: No, only 1st time home buyers planning to go on title will need to complete this class.

A: Here is a link to better understand the AMI Chart sections.

A: No. Once you become an owner of an income capped unit, your income is not reexamined. The 30 hour per week work requirement remains in place over your duration of ownership.

A: SCHA does not have the capability to fulfill this type of request. If there is a specific neighborhood you would like to live in, it is best to review their Restrictive Covenant (RC) on our Neighborhoods Page and/or set up a meeting with SCHA to review the RC together to better understand how you are able to obtain housing in that specific neighborhood.

A: No, Restrictive Covenants (RC) are either unique to the specific neighborhood or property address. There are many factors as to why RCs are not the same for all properties.

A: No, AMI limits vary based on the specific property. AMI information can be found in the recorded Restrictive Covenant and/or Housing Guidelines.

A: None, unless you work for a business that is located in Summit County. Please email SCHA for further information. [email protected]

A: The SCHA strives to stay current and informative to the public. Click here to be connected to the Jurisdiction’s housing platforms or private developers website where you can find out more about upcoming projects.