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“I fell in love. Even the expression on my kids’ faces – they loved the house. I just want to thank everybody for everything you’ve done and continue to do."

- Victoria Hawkins, Habitat Pathways Graduate and Homebuyer 

 

Do You Qualify?

Applicants must meet all of the following:

  • Have lived or worked in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Louisa or Greene for at least the past 12 months

  • Total household income is up to 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) as defined annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

  • Be a first-time homebuyer or have not owned a home within the last 3 years

 

Application and Program Timeframes

The Core Homeownership Program is a long-term commitment and partnership between Habitat for Humanity and future homeowners.

Timeframes:

  • Application: The application process takes approximately 5 months
  • Homebuyer Program: The typical timeframe between approval for homeownership and purchase of a home is between 12 to 24 months.

 

Application Deadline

  • Applications will be available August 1, 2024
  • We will accept applications beginning September 3, 2024
  • Be sure to submit your application early! This application cycle will close when one of the following conditions has been met (whichever occurs sooner):
    • Staff have received 100 viable applications
    • September 30, 2024

 

Application Information Meetings

Are you interested in applying to the Core Homeownership Program? You MUST attend an AIM (in person or virtually) OR watch the AIM video recording and take the AIM quiz before we can process your application.  

Registration for all 2024 live AIMs has closed. If you missed registration for the live AIMs, please watch the AIM video recording and take the AIM quiz below.

 

WATCH THE AIM VIDEO

Interested applicants may watch an AIM video recording rather than attending an AIM in person or virtually.

  • To watch the AIM video recording, please CLICK HERE

 

TAKE THE AIM QUIZ

After attending an AIM (in person or virtually) OR watching the AIM video recording, please complete the AIM quiz.

 

Proposed Flint Hill Home Designs

To see the proposed Flint Hill Design Packet, CLICK HERE

 

Need Help?

Please request an application support appointment using one of the following methods:

 

Applicant Resources

 

Additional Resources

  • 967 2nd Street SE
    Charlottesville, VA
    22902

    Hours:
    Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • 1221 Harris Street
    Charlottesville, VA
    22903

    Hours:
    Tues - Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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