Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity Homeownership
Funding status: Open - Waitlist
How much assistance
Affordable home purchase with a low-interest mortgage; no traditional down payment required (Zero-Interest Loan)
Long-term affordable mortgage (20-30 years) with no interest; monthly payments kept at or below 30% of household income
Eligibility
- Income limits: Household income must be between 30% and 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
- First-time buyer required: No
- Geographic restrictions: Must purchase a Habitat-built home in Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Freetown, Lakeville, Marion, Mattapoisett, New Bedford, Rochester, or Wareham
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity Homeownership
Step 1: Contact Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity at 508-758-4517 to attend an informational session and begin the application process. Selected families must complete homebuyer education and contribute 300 hours of sweat equity.
Notes
Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity builds and sells homes to qualifying families at affordable prices. Partner families contribute 300 hours of sweat equity building their home or other Habitat homes. Serves 9 communities in southeastern Massachusetts.