HABITAT FOR HEROES PROGRAM
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The goals of the Habitat for Heroes program are to provide current and former military members with the opportunity to engage in their community by volunteering and to provide former military members access to quality affordable housing.
APPLY
Habitat is always accepting applications for former military members or veterans interested in becoming Habitat homeowners. Please review the information provided below about the program qualifications. A former military member or veteran is defined as a “person who served in the active military, naval or air service, and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable."
Families will be selected for the Habitat for Heroes program according to the program qualifications specified below. Habitat for Heroes families receive a 25% discount off the total house cost. The zero-interest Habitat mortgage will breakdown to about $500-$800 monthly and will include real estate taxes, homeowner's insurance - what a deal!
HOMES FOR SALE - Click here to preview addresses!
If you have any specific questions or would like to submit an application after reviewing the information provided below, please download the application package here or send an email to partner@habitatpgw.org or call 757-913-5653.
CAREERS
We are always looking for current and former military members to work with Habitat and are currently hiring. Please visit our Careers page for more information.
DONATE
To ensure the success of this initiative, Habitat is actively seeking financial and in-kind resources for future Habitat for Heroes builds. It is our goal to continue to serve those who have served us. If you would like to get involved with this program with a financial or in-kind gift to support your local former military members and veterans, please contact CEO Janet V. Green at 757-913-5651 or email Janet@HabitatPGW.org.
VOLUNTEER
Habitat has many projects that need the leadership and expertise of current and former military in our community. For instance, we are always in need of team leaders for our Home Repair Blitz. For other construction volunteer opportunities, please go here.
The goals of the Habitat for Heroes program are to provide current and former military members with the opportunity to engage in their community by volunteering and to provide former military members access to quality affordable housing.
APPLY
Habitat is always accepting applications for former military members or veterans interested in becoming Habitat homeowners. Please review the information provided below about the program qualifications. A former military member or veteran is defined as a “person who served in the active military, naval or air service, and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable."
Families will be selected for the Habitat for Heroes program according to the program qualifications specified below. Habitat for Heroes families receive a 25% discount off the total house cost. The zero-interest Habitat mortgage will breakdown to about $500-$800 monthly and will include real estate taxes, homeowner's insurance - what a deal!
HOMES FOR SALE - Click here to preview addresses!
If you have any specific questions or would like to submit an application after reviewing the information provided below, please download the application package here or send an email to partner@habitatpgw.org or call 757-913-5653.
CAREERS
We are always looking for current and former military members to work with Habitat and are currently hiring. Please visit our Careers page for more information.
DONATE
To ensure the success of this initiative, Habitat is actively seeking financial and in-kind resources for future Habitat for Heroes builds. It is our goal to continue to serve those who have served us. If you would like to get involved with this program with a financial or in-kind gift to support your local former military members and veterans, please contact CEO Janet V. Green at 757-913-5651 or email Janet@HabitatPGW.org.
VOLUNTEER
Habitat has many projects that need the leadership and expertise of current and former military in our community. For instance, we are always in need of team leaders for our Home Repair Blitz. For other construction volunteer opportunities, please go here.
We invite the military community to join us in building hope, lives and communities.
PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
NEED
Applications are considered if present housing is overcrowded, in poor repair, not affordable or is under a subsidized rental program. Applicant must be a first-time home buyer, meaning the applicant cannot have owned a home within the past three years.
INCOME
Applicants must earn incomes that fall within the following limits. If you don't know your annual income, use the calculator provided.
NEED
Applications are considered if present housing is overcrowded, in poor repair, not affordable or is under a subsidized rental program. Applicant must be a first-time home buyer, meaning the applicant cannot have owned a home within the past three years.
INCOME
Applicants must earn incomes that fall within the following limits. If you don't know your annual income, use the calculator provided.
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If 1 Person Living in the Home
Family income must be at least $23,625, but less than $42,000 a year. All employment income, child support, disability, social security, alimony count for the family. If 2 People Living in the Home Family income must be at least $27,000, but less than $48,000 a year. All employment income, child support, disability, social security, alimony count for the family. If 3 People Living in the Home Family income must be at least $30,375, but less than $54,000 a year. All employment income, child support, disability, social security, alimony count for the family. If 4 People Living in the Home Family income must be at least $33,750, but less than $60,000 a year. All employment income, child support, disability, social security, alimony count for the family. If 5 People Living in the Home Family income must be at least $36,450, but less than $64,800 a year. All employment income, child support, disability, social security, alimony count for the family. If 6 People Living in the Home Family income must be at least $39,150, but less than $69,600 a year. All employment income, child support, disability, social security, alimony count for the family. If 7 People Living in the Home Family income must be at least $41,850, but less than $74,400 a year. All employment income, child support, disability, social security, alimony count for the family. |
Type into the box how much you earn an hour, then click SUBMIT to calculate your estimated yearly income.
QUESTIONS? Please send an email to partner@habitatpgw.org or call 757-596-5553 ext 2. |
If your family size is larger than 7 people, please call Natasha Bugey, MPA at 757-913-5653 for calculations.
CREDIT HISTORY
All collections, judgments and liens must be satisfied. Loan and credit payments must be paid on time. Applicants who have filed for bankruptcy must be at least one year past discharge and have good credit re-established.
SWEAT EQUITY
Applicants must be willing to partner with Habitat by working 200 with the staff and volunteers on various Habitat projects, including helping other families build their home.
RESIDENCY
Applicants must currently live or work for at least a year in Hampton, James City County, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, York County, Charles City County, or New Kent County.
CREDIT HISTORY
All collections, judgments and liens must be satisfied. Loan and credit payments must be paid on time. Applicants who have filed for bankruptcy must be at least one year past discharge and have good credit re-established.
SWEAT EQUITY
Applicants must be willing to partner with Habitat by working 200 with the staff and volunteers on various Habitat projects, including helping other families build their home.
RESIDENCY
Applicants must currently live or work for at least a year in Hampton, James City County, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, York County, Charles City County, or New Kent County.
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Equal Housing Opportunity: We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
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