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Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Lancaster; Lebanon, Pennsylvania, administered by Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity.

Last verified Source: Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity

The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: First-time homebuyer or not owned a home in last 3 years (divorce/separation exception if removed from prior mortgage)
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Habitat homeowner workshops; mentor partnerships
  • Residency: Must live or work in Lancaster or Lebanon County
  • Citizenship or immigration status: Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
  • Up to 400 sweat-equity hours; no liens/judgments; no back child support; 3 years since bankruptcy/foreclosure; not on PA offender registry.
  • A home in Lancaster; Lebanon County

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • Homes outside Lancaster; Lebanon 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.

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Habitat homeowner workshops; mentor partnerships.

  2. Contact Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider 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 Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program?

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Lancaster; Lebanon, Pennsylvania, administered by Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity. Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity offers income-qualified first-time homebuyers in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties a zero-percent interest mortgage tailored to their budget. Participants invest up to 400 sweat-equity hours, complete homeowner workshops and mentor partnerships, and save toward a 1% down payment. 0% interest mortgage. Monthly payment tailored to budget. 20-30 year term. Homeownership education. Funding comes from Habitat affiliate; private donations; sweat-equity model.

Do you have to pay it back?

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity. Repayment is triggered by Sale or transfer of property; 20-30 year mortgage terms. The assistance is recorded in 1 position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: First-time homebuyer or not owned a home in last 3 years (divorce/separation exception if removed from prior mortgage). A homebuyer education course is required, through Habitat homeowner workshops; mentor partnerships. Residency requirement: Must live or work in Lancaster or Lebanon County. Citizenship or immigration status: Must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Up to 400 sweat-equity hours; no liens/judgments; no back child support; 3 years since bankruptcy/foreclosure; not on PA offender registry.

What are the income limits?

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program sets its income limit as follows: Within Habitat income guidelines based on HUD AMI for Lancaster-Lebanon, PA MSA (chart published as image on site); targets families unable to qualify for traditional mortgages. 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?

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program can be used for Single Family. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Is there eligibility for specific groups?

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program names homebuyers with disabilities among the groups it serves. Being named here means the program mentions the group, not that membership alone qualifies an applicant — the rest of the eligibility rules still apply.

Where does it apply?

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Lancaster; Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The program targets specific areas: Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, PA.

How do you apply?

Applications for Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program go through Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. 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 Lancaster; Lebanon County homebuyers

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

All 68 programs for Lancaster; Lebanon County

Program terms are set by Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.