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Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program

Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Franklin, West Virginia, administered by Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

Last verified Source: Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • Affiliate formed 1989 (Pendleton); merged with Habitat Greenbrier in 2010. Actively seeking partner families for new builds as of May 2026. Numeric income limits vary by county/build; exact mortgage term not stated.
  • A home in Pendleton County

It doesn’t cover

  • Homes outside Pendleton 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

Pendleton County’s homes

  • 83.1% single-family
  • 0.6% townhouse
  • 2.3% 2–4 units
  • 1.2% 5+ units
  • 12.8% mobile & other

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

$183,800

Pendleton County median home value

55.1%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Pendleton County

How to apply

  1. Contact Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity, Inc. to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  2. 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 Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program?

Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Franklin, West Virginia, administered by Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing ministry that builds and sells homes at no profit with 0%-interest mortgages to qualifying low-income partner families in Pendleton, Greenbrier, and Pocahontas Counties. Applicants must demonstrate a critical housing need, inability to qualify for a conventional mortgage, ability to repay an affordable monthly payment, and willingness to complete 270 hours of sweat equity per able-bodied adult. 0% interest mortgage. Home sold at no profit. Sweat-equity partnership. Estimated $300-$500/month payments. Funding comes from Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity (volunteer labor, donated materials, revolving 'Fund for Humanity'); WVHDF LAMP may purchase mortgages.

Do you have to pay it back?

Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity, Inc.. Repayment is triggered by Monthly mortgage payments due; standard Habitat affordable mortgage. 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?

Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. Affiliate formed 1989 (Pendleton); merged with Habitat Greenbrier in 2010. Actively seeking partner families for new builds as of May 2026. Numeric income limits vary by county/build; exact mortgage term not stated.

What are the income limits?

Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program sets its income limit as follows: Partner families typically within 50%-60% of area median household income for the county; selection based on need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner. 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?

Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program can be used for Single Family. New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Franklin, West Virginia. The program targets specific areas: Serves Pendleton, Greenbrier, and Pocahontas Counties.

How do you apply?

Applications for Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program go through Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity, Inc., 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 Pendleton County homebuyers

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

All 69 programs for Pendleton County

Program terms are set by Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity, Inc. and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.