Washington County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program

Washington County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Washington, Pennsylvania, administered by Washington County Habitat for Humanity. Since 1989, Washington County Habitat for Humanity has helped Southwest Pennsylvania families achieve safe, decent, affordable housing. Using volunteer labor and donated money and materials, Habitat builds simple houses sold to partner families with a no-profit, zero-percent mortgage. Families qualify based on need, willingness to partner (sweat equity), and ability to pay, with a credit check, application, document verification, and a Family Selection Committee interview. 0% interest mortgage. No-profit sale price. Built with volunteer labor and donated materials. Family Selection Committee support. Funding comes from Donations of money and materials; volunteer labor; individual and corporate donors.

Washington County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is down payment assistance and is repaid under the terms set by Washington County Habitat for Humanity. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Washington County 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 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. Residency requirement: Serves families in Washington County, PA. Verified active PA affiliate (distinct from the Maryland habitat-wc.org affiliate). Detailed eligibility pages are Cloudflare-protected, so min credit score, income limits, max household size, and sweat-equity hours are left BLANK rather than guessed. Apply via the website 'To Apply' button or the East Maiden Street office.

Washington County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program can be used for Single Family. New construction is eligible.

Washington County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Washington, Pennsylvania.

Applications for Washington County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program go through Washington County 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.