Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth (www.hfhplymouth.org), a nonprofit organization which has delivered quality housing in partnership with families in need for over 25 years, will be offering one single-family home located at 47 Indian Avenue, Plymouth, MA for affordable homeownership. The existing cottage will be completely refurbished and expanded with an addition to have 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, approximately 1,390 sq. ft., including a partial basement, yard, propane furnace, town water, private septic, kitchen, dining area, living room, vinyl tile kitchen and bath floors with hardwood or carpeting in other rooms.
Applicants for the Habitat affordable home should live or work in one of HFHGP’s service area towns: Plymouth, Carver, Kingston, Plympton, Middleboro or Lakeville and must not have a maximum annual income that exceeds 60% of the area’s median income (AMI).
The buyer will be required to pay closing costs of approximately $4,000, and will pay an affordable mortgage. All adults in the household are also required put in 250 ‘sweat equity’ hours building the home alongside volunteers or supporting the organization in other ways. The 2023 Maximum Household Limits as determined by HUD are:
$62,340 (1 person), $71,280 (2 person), $80,160 (3 person), $89,040, $96,180 (5 person), and $103,320 (6 person). For a Habitat home, it is required that all bedrooms be filled.
The application deadline is 4 p.m. on November 1, 2023. Potential applicants are encouraged to learn more about the application and lottery process, qualifications, and expectations at an Information Session, scheduled for: Wednesday, September 27th at 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Public Library (Craft Room) or Sunday, October 1st at 3 p.m. at the Habitat ReStore in Carver, 160 N. Main St. Applications are available for download online at www.hfhplymouth.org/own-a-home or picked up at Habitat’s ReStore and Office at 160 N. Main Street, Carver; or at the public libraries in Plymouth, Carver, Kingston, Plympton, Middleboro and Lakeville.
Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Housing Lender and a registered non-profit organization that welcomes all faith relations to join in building simple, decent, affordable homes with those in need of adequate shelter. Habitat for Humanity changes lives, not just for those who are selected for the homeownership opportunity, but also for those who volunteer, donate, and contribute products and services. Questions about volunteering or the application process should be directed to info@hfhplymouth.org.
About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth:
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Plymouth is a registered non-profit organization with a mission of providing decent affordable housing in the region. Their office, along with its ReStore, is located at 160 N. Main Street in Carver and the service area includes Plymouth, Kingston, Carver, Middleboro, Plympton and Lakeville. In addition to complete home builds, they also make repairs on existing homes that are essential for health and safety. An application process is required for those interested in becoming a Habitat homeowner and for home repairs. HFHGP is continuously seeking volunteers, financial support, and furniture/building material donations to the ReStore. More information, volunteer sign-up, and applications can be found at www.hfhplymouth.org, and readers are encouraged to follow HFHGP and HFHGP ReStore on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Questions can be directed to info@hfhplymouth.org or 508-866-4188.
