GMM Habitat for Humanity Accepting Applications for Affordable Housing

Applications are now being accepted for two low- to moderate-income three-bedroom homes in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The single-family new construction homes will be sold as affordable housing to the selected applicants. The sale price will range from $170,000 for low-income applicants to $230,000 for moderate-income applicants. U.S. military veterans will receive preference and are encouraged to apply.

The two-story homes will feature three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a garage. The homes will be ENERGY STAR certified.

Interested applicants must attend one mandatory in-person or virtual meeting / information session to qualify. The random selection for eligible applicants will be held on May 29, 2025. This is an equal housing opportunity. Information sessions will be held on:

Attend in person:

Perth Amboy Housing Authority

881 Amboy Avenue

Perth Amboy, N.J. 08861

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8 pm (Spanish)

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, 6:30 pm – 8 pm (English)

Attend Online:

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, 10 am – 11:30 am (Spanish)

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, 12 pm – 1:30 pm (English)

Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 6:30 pm – 8 pm (Spanish)

Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 6:30 pm– 8 pm (English)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 6:30 pm – 8 pm (Spanish)

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 6:30 pm – 8 pm (English)

TO QUALIFY:

--A bank mortgage prequalification letter is required with application

--All persons applying and using income for qualification purposes must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident

--Minimum income of approximately $50,000 (low) and $80,000 (mod)

--Minimum credit score of at least 600

SEE CHART BELOW FOR MAXIMUM ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME BASED ON NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN HOUSEHOLD:

The home will have a deed restriction that allows modest equity upon resale, and mandates that it be sold at an affordable price to another income-eligible family. The prospective homeowners will contribute sweat equity helping to build their home as well as other homes.

To register to attend the mandatory information session, visit: https://www.morrishabitat.org/homeownership/apply-for-home-ownership

For questions, call 973-349-2214.

About Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity

Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization, Habitat for Humanity International, committed to building homes, communities, and hope. The organization, which is one of the leading builders of affordable housing in New Jersey, serves 68 municipalities in Morris and Middlesex Counties and the greater Plainfield area. Through volunteer labor and monetary donations and materials, Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat builds affordable new homes and provides home repair services to income eligible families and individuals. Now in its 40th year, Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat has served nearly 1,100 families through building more than 200 local homes, preserving 531 homes for low-income homeowners and seniors, and helping 383 families with housing solutions worldwide. The local affiliate organization has engaged more than 150,000 volunteers in its various programs. Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat also operates a successful ReStore home improvement and furnishings outlet in Randolph which has kept 19,727 tons of reusable materials out of landfills and funded 39 homes. For more information, visit gmmhabitat.org or call 973-891-1934.

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