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Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Affordable Homeownership Program

Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Affordable Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, administered by Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH).

Last verified Source: Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH)

The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: Credit scores must be above 600; at least one year of stable rent and utility payments and one year of stable work history required
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Habitat Homeownership College and workshops administered by COHFH
  • Residency: Must be willing to live in neighborhoods where COHFH is building (OKC metro; Cornerstone Creek NW OKC)
  • A home inside Oklahoma City city limits

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • Purchases above the $165,000 price cap
  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Oklahoma City

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

80% of Oklahoma County’s area median income

HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.

$97,300
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Oklahoma City’s homes

  • 67.3% single-family
  • 3.7% townhouse
  • 6.3% 2–4 units
  • 19.7% 5+ units
  • 3.1% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$231,300

Oklahoma City median home value

47.2%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Oklahoma City

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Habitat Homeownership College and workshops administered by COHFH.

  2. Contact Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH) to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Application-based; rolling intake; PDF or digital application submitted to COHFH office, and are subject to availability.

  3. 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 Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Affordable Homeownership Program?

Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Affordable Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, administered by Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH). Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity builds energy-efficient, affordable homes for limited-income families in the OKC metro and sells them at cost with a 0% interest or below-market affordable mortgage. There is no traditional down payment; instead homebuyers contribute sweat equity hours, complete financial and homeownership education, and make affordable monthly mortgage payments. Income must be between a minimum of $49,000 and a maximum based on household size up to 80% AMI. Credit score must be 600+. No down payment. 0% or below-market interest rate mortgage. Homes sold at cost (~$165,000). Energy-efficient new construction. Financial literacy education. Funding comes from Charitable donations, volunteer labor, corporate sponsors, ReStore proceeds.

Do you have to pay it back?

Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Affordable Homeownership Program is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH). 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?

Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Affordable Homeownership Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: Credit scores must be above 600; at least one year of stable rent and utility payments and one year of stable work history required. A homebuyer education course is required, through Habitat Homeownership College and workshops administered by COHFH. Residency requirement: Must be willing to live in neighborhoods where COHFH is building (OKC metro; Cornerstone Creek NW OKC).

What are the income limits?

Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Affordable Homeownership Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. Maximum household income: 1-person $82,080; 2 $93,840; 3 $105,600; 4 $117,240; 5 $126,720; 6 $136,080; 7 $145,450; 8 $154,800. Minimum combined household income at least $49,000. 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?

Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Affordable Homeownership Program caps the purchase price at $165,000. Eligible property types include Single Family. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Where does it apply?

Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Affordable Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The program targets specific areas: Oklahoma City metro and 18 surrounding communities. Active build at Cornerstone Creek (N. Morgan Rd & 150th St, NW OKC).

How do you apply?

Applications for Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Affordable Homeownership Program go through Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Application-based; rolling intake; PDF or digital application submitted to COHFH office. 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 Oklahoma City homebuyers

Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.

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Program terms are set by Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.