Habitat for Humanity - First Time Homeownership
201 Washington Street, Suite 329, Reading, PA 19601
Eligibility
Income requirements based on family size, must establish local residency and steady income, willingness to partner
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
(610) 373-3439
Voice
Application process
Call to make an appoint; There is an application process
Fees
Low-cost mortgage
Service area
Berks, PA
Provides First-Time Homeownership opportunities to workforce income families. They renovate and/or construct new homes for Habitat families, who will then, once they complete 200 hours of sweat equity, including 40 hours of financial education, make an application for a traditional mortgage through lending institutions.
What's Here
Providing organization
Habitat for Humanity
Creates affordable home ownership opportunities with and for low income families. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses alongside homeowner partner families. ReStores offer quality used and surplus building materials at a fraction of normal prices. Proceeds from the sales help to fund the construction of Habitat houses within local communities.