Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Affordable home purchase with 0% interest mortgage (homes built for $130,000-$175,000) (Zero-Interest Loan)
No-interest mortgage with affordable monthly payments. Homes sold at no profit to qualified partner families.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Must demonstrate income above public housing guidelines but unable to qualify for conventional mortgages.
- First-time buyer required: No
- Geographic restrictions: Serves Strafford County and 19 towns/cities in Rockingham County, including Dover, Rochester, Somersworth, Farmington, Northwood, and Raymond.
- Homebuyer education required: No
How to Apply for Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity
Step 1: Apply through Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity. Each adult in a partner family must complete 250 sweat equity hours helping build their home. Adults attend financial and homeowner seminars. The final step is signing a 0% interest mortgage funded and held by the organization.
Notes
Has rehabilitated and/or built 30+ homes since 1994, placing more than 120 people in quality, affordable housing. Also operates a ReStore in Newington, NH.