Habitat for Humanity Pulaski County Home Ownership Program
Habitat for Humanity Pulaski County Home Ownership Program is a silent second mortgage for homebuyers in Somerset, Kentucky, administered by Habitat for Humanity of Pulaski County, KY.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- A completed homebuyer education course, through Habitat for Humanity of Pulaski County
- Residency: Resident of Pulaski County
- Need, ability to pay, willingness to partner (sweat equity). Application window was closed at time of research (cyclic) — confirm before publish.
- A home in Pulaski County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Homes outside Pulaski 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.
Where it applies
Pulaski County’s homesPulaski County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 68.9% single-familysingle-family
- 1.6% townhousetownhouse
- 8% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 4.1% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 17.4% 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.
$166,900
Pulaski County median home value
43.2%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County.
Contact Habitat for Humanity of Pulaski County, KY to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through 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 Pulaski County Home Ownership Program?
Habitat for Humanity Pulaski County Home Ownership Program is a silent second mortgage for homebuyers in Somerset, Kentucky, administered by Habitat for Humanity of Pulaski County, KY. Habitat for Humanity of Pulaski County constructs one to two new affordable, energy-efficient homes each year and sells them to qualified Pulaski County families, with mortgage payments set at approximately 30% of the homeowner's income. Selection is based on need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner (sweat equity). Affordable Habitat mortgage with payments near 30% of income. New energy-efficient home. Deferred subsidy. Sweat equity in lieu of down payment. Funding comes from Mortgage payments, donations, ReStore, grants.
Do you have to pay it back?
Habitat for Humanity Pulaski County Home Ownership 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 Pulaski County Home Ownership 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. A homebuyer education course is required, through Habitat for Humanity of Pulaski County. Residency requirement: Resident of Pulaski County. Need, ability to pay, willingness to partner (sweat equity). Application window was closed at time of research (cyclic) — confirm before publish.
What are the income limits?
Habitat for Humanity Pulaski County Home Ownership Program sets its income limit as follows: Must meet Habitat income guidelines (dollar table not published). The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. 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 Pulaski County Home Ownership Program can be used for Single Family. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
Habitat for Humanity Pulaski County Home Ownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Somerset, Kentucky.
How do you apply?
Applications for Habitat for Humanity Pulaski County Home Ownership Program go through Habitat for Humanity of Pulaski County, KY, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through 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 Pulaski County homebuyersOther programs open to Pulaski 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 Pulaski CountyProgram terms are set by Habitat for Humanity of Pulaski County, KY and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.