About This Program in Telluride (rural)
USDA financing is available for eligible properties in Telluride (rural), offering 100% financing with no down payment — saving $24,000 versus FHA's 3.5% minimum at the local median price of $685,000. The 2026 USDA household income cap is $148,000 for 1–4 persons and approximately $195,000 for 5–8 persons. USDA eligibility is property-specific — not every address in Telluride (rural) qualifies.

