Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Home Partnership Program
Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Home Partnership Program is a silent second mortgage for homebuyers in Henderson, Kentucky, administered by Habitat for Humanity of Henderson, KY.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: No numeric minimum; no unpaid debts, collections, liens or outstanding judgments allowed
- A completed homebuyer education course, through Habitat for Humanity of Henderson (homeownership/financial literacy classes)
- Residency: Must have lived or worked in Henderson County for at least one year
- Minimum 250 sweat-equity hours; homeownership/maintenance and financial literacy classes. Program was at capacity at time of research (cyclic) — confirm open window before publish.
- A home in Henderson County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above $63,760
- Homes outside Henderson County
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Income limit
$63,760 household income limit, as the program publishes it
The program states this limit itself. Its official site says how household size changes it.
Where it applies
Henderson County’s homesHenderson County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 67.3% single-familysingle-family
- 1.8% townhousetownhouse
- 9.5% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 12.2% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 9.2% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$171,900
Henderson County median home value
57.3%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Henderson County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Habitat for Humanity of Henderson (homeownership/financial literacy classes).
Contact Habitat for Humanity of Henderson, KY to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through Annual housing fair / periodic application windows, and are subject to availability.
Work with a lender who handles the program
Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Questions about this program
What is Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Home Partnership Program?
Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Home Partnership Program is a silent second mortgage for homebuyers in Henderson, Kentucky, administered by Habitat for Humanity of Henderson, KY. Henderson Habitat builds homes and sells them to qualified buyers with a fixed 0% interest mortgage, typically 15-30 years, with Habitat acting as both builder and NMLS-certified mortgage lender. Buyers complete at least 250 sweat-equity hours, attend homeownership and financial literacy classes, and make a minimum $1,000 down payment plus first-year homeowners insurance. Fixed 0% interest 15-30 year mortgage. Deferred subsidy. Homeownership/financial literacy education. Habitat-serviced loan. Funding comes from Mortgage payments, donations, grants, ReStore proceeds, sponsors.
Do you have to pay it back?
Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Home Partnership Program is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. The assistance is recorded in First position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Home Partnership Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time homebuyer" usually means not having owned a home in the last three years, but the program sets its own definition. On credit, the program states: No numeric minimum; no unpaid debts, collections, liens or outstanding judgments allowed. A homebuyer education course is required, through Habitat for Humanity of Henderson (homeownership/financial literacy classes). Residency requirement: Must have lived or worked in Henderson County for at least one year. Minimum 250 sweat-equity hours; homeownership/maintenance and financial literacy classes. Program was at capacity at time of research (cyclic) — confirm open window before publish.
What are the income limits?
Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Home Partnership Program limits household income to $63,760. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. The program lists a maximum household size of 8. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.
What kind of home can it be used for?
Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Home Partnership Program can be used for Single Family. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Home Partnership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Henderson, Kentucky.
How do you apply?
Applications for Habitat for Humanity of Henderson Home Partnership Program go through Habitat for Humanity of Henderson, KY, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Annual housing fair / periodic application windows. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Also for Henderson County homebuyersOther programs open to Henderson County homebuyers
- Welcome Home Program (FHLB Cincinnati)Up to $10,000
- KHC Affordable Down Payment Assistance Program (Affordable DAP)Up to $6,000
- Community Ventures Rural Homeownership Assistance Program (RHAP)Assistance
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 72 programs for Henderson CountyProgram terms are set by Habitat for Humanity of Henderson, KY and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.