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Last Call – Don’t Let Your Application FALL Through The Cracks
Are you or someone you know hoping to become a homeowner? Here’s your chance – and it’s ticking fast! We know the weather is starting to get cooler, but don’t let this application FALL through the cracks.
Application Window Is Open Now
Old Colony Habitat for Humanity has opened its application cycle for partner families! The cycle opened on August 15, 2025, and the deadline to submit your application is September 15, 2025.
Why This Matters
Through the Habitat partner family program, you’re not just getting a home, you’re gaining a long-term support system. Applicants participate in educational workshops, build valuable financial skills, and contribute sweat equity toward their home. It’s a “hand-up,” not a “hand-out.”
What’s a “Hand-Up”, Not A “Hand-Out”?
Old Colony Habitat for Humanity helps set you up for success for becoming a homeowner. If you are selected to become a family partner, you will be provided with meetings and workshops to master the skills you need to be a successful homeowner.
What Makes You Quality?
- Demonstrate a need for safe, decent housing
- Have lived or worked in the local service area for at least one year
- Meet HUD income guidelines (no more than 80% of area median income)
- Attend homeownership and financial-management seminars.
- Be employed, with good credit, legal residency, and no more than one misdemeanor.
- Be able to pay a down payment and afford monthly mortgage payments.
- Commit 250–500 hours of sweat equity toward building their home.
What to Do Next
- Download the application from Old Colony Habitat’s website.
- Gather documentation and submit it by September 15, 2025.
- After submission, expect a 10–12 week review period. Then within about 2–3 weeks, our Family Selection Committee will contact you for an interview and home visit.
- Qualified applicants will be entered in a lottery for random selection.
- Final decisions are communicated verbally and in writing.
Reach out if you have questions, please reach out to email family@oldcolonyhabitat.org and we will take good care of you. Good luck, everyone!
Don’t forget to sign up for the waiting list and follow our social media channels for updates.
Communities We Serve
Assonet, Attleboro, Bellingham, Berkley, East Freetown, Fall River, Foxboro, Franklin, Mansfield, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Plainville, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Dighton, Swansea, Somerset, Taunton, Medfield, Medway, Millis and Wrentham.
Old Colony Habitat for Humanity
Attleboro, MA 02703
