WORCESTER—Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester is offering an affordable homeownership opportunity in Worcester for a qualified veteran family.
The available property is a 991-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium at 11 Gibbs St., Unit 20B, Worcester. The maximum sale price is listed at $167,200, with estimated completion in August 2025.
According to a press release, “veteran families will take first preference, with bedroom need being the secondary preference.”
To qualify, applicants must meet 2025 Area Median Income (AMI) guidelines of 30-60%, adjusted annually by HUD/FHLBB. Income limits range from $26,200 for a single-person household to $74,820 for a family of four. Applicants must also be first-time homebuyers, have the ability to pay a monthly mortgage with assets under $75,000, and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Partner families are expected to complete 300 hours of “sweat equity” by building alongside Habitat and attend required information sessions.
Applications are due Sept.10, with the lottery scheduled for Sept. 30. Applications can be found online at www.habitatmwgw.org/homeownership-application, picked up at 640 Lincoln St., Suite 100, Worcester (open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), or requested by phone at 508-290-3620.
Applicants must live in or attend school in one of the 42 cities and towns served by Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester.
Information sessions are required for partnership consideration. Upcoming dates include:
- Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to noon. at 640 Lincoln St., Worcester
- Aug. 27, 6-7 p.m. (virtual Teams meeting)
- Sept. 3, 6-7 p.m. (virtual Teams meeting)
For more information, contact Norma Tyznik at 508-290-3620 or visit www.habitatmwgw.org.
