“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:
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Have lived or worked in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Louisa or Greene for at least the past 12 months
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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
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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.
- To complete the AIM quiz, please CLICK HERE
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:
- Email familyservices@cvillehabitat.org
- OR call Mikayla Woodley at (434) 234-3526
Applicant Resources
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Download the 2024 Core Homebuyer application above.
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Please submit the following supplemental documents with the application.
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If you are self-employed, use this document to track your income. Please submit a completed tracker with your application.
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Please see the document above for frequently asked questions about the application.
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Click the link above to access the AIM video recording and quiz.
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Click the link above to see proposed Flint Hill designs and floor plans
Additional Resources
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Request a copy of your credit report above. You get one free credit report a year!
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Request a copy of your tax transcript above