Affordable
Homeownership Program
- We make the American Dream of homeownership a reality, providing homebuyers with an affordable, income-based mortgage.
Everyone Deserves a Safe, Decent, Affordable Place to Call Home
Our program offers income-qualified homebuyers the opportunity to build and purchase their own home through an affordable mortgage. Through their time in the program, partner families will complete at least 350 hours of sweat equity, which includes building their home (and the homes of other Habitat partner families) and completing financial, budgeting, and credit seminars to set them up to be successful, educated, and empowered homeowners. We build more than houses – the impact of homeownership is profound and lasting. It’s a program that works! Find out more.
Why Buy with Habitat?
Homeowner FAQS
How are Habitat partner families selected?
An in-depth review of the applicants’ finances, need, and willingness to partner will be conducted by the Homeowner Services team. This process includes income verification, credit checks, personal visits and interviews, and more. If more applicants qualify than homes available, applicants will be selected through a random selection process.
Do I have to have children to qualify?
No, we also serve single-person households.
What if my income increases after I buy my home?
Once you purchase your home, no further income verification is needed.
How long does the program take?
It varies, but we estimate 18-24 months from the time you are accepted into the program.
Do I have a say in the design on my home?
No, but you will be able to choose 3 options/colors for items in the home as determined by Habitat board and staff.
If you meet all of the basic criteria, please submit the Homeownership Interest form. Gloucester County Habitat will contact you when the pre-applications open up.
Please sign up if you’d like to receive email notification on the opening of the homeownership pre-application.
Income Guidelines
In order to be eligible for the program, you must meet the following income guidelines.
Note that household size includes all children and adults that will be residing in the home at least 50% of the time.
Area Median Income
| Family Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Max. Income 80% | $59,050 | $67.450 | $68,050 | $84,300 | $91,050 | $97,800 | $104,550 | $111,300 |
| Min. Income 50% | $36,900 | $42,200 | $42,550 | $52,700 | $56,950 | $61,150 | $65,350 | $69,600 |