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Home Ownership - Amherst, Habitat For Humanity, Amherst County

130 Ambriar Court, Amherst, VA 24521

Eligibility

Income guidelines. Selected families contribute 300 hours of sweat equity. Need for decent affordable housing. Ability to pay interest free mortgage.
https://www.amhersthabitat.org
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Application process

Written Application Required. Family selection committee.

Service area

Amherst, VA

Description

This home ownership program supports low income families in attaining affordable permanent housing. The program partners with the family and volunteers to build a simple, decent home. Families are expected to complete 300 hours of sweat equity (volunteer labor) toward the building of habitat homes. Families must participate in an educational program. The home is sold to the family at a minimal cost with a no interest mortgage.

Providing organization

Habitat for Humanity, Amherst County

Building homes for low income families using volunteer labor and donated funds and materials. Houses are sold at cost with 0% interest mortgages.