About Get Involved ReStore Services Events Contact Donate Homeownership Program Sign Up To Receive An Application Period Notification We are not accepting homeownership program applications at this time. If you would like to be notified when our application period reopens, submit your contact information below. Please only submit your information if you have reviewed all of the information on this page and believe you qualify for the homeownership program. I have read theprogram requirements Submit About The Homeownership Program Through new construction and remodeled homes we offer a wide variety of quality, energy- efficient affordable housing opportunities in Lexington, Kentucky to qualified families. Applicants Must Demonstrate the Following: 1. Substantial need for housing. Your housing must present one or more of the following issues: Substandard – problems with heat, water, electricity, structure Insufficient space – lacking enough bedrooms for the number of people in the household Dangerous – located in unsafe or unsanitary living conditions Inadequate – not suited for a family member who has a limitation Subsidized for an extended period of time 2. Ability to Pay Your income source(s) are consistent and show an ability to pay an affordable mortgage, utilities and home maintenance costs Your income will allow you to pre-pay $1,500 towards loan closing costs Your credit report and current debts are satisfactory 3. Willingness to partner with LHFH Completing the application on time with all the requested information Be willing to move to a new location within Lexington Agree to complete sweat equity hours Show that the homebuyer is ready for the responsibilities of owning and maintaining a home and yard Requirements to Purchase a Lexington Habitat Home: U.S. Residency – You must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency through a birth certificate, passport, permanent resident card, I-94 card, or other documentation provided by the U.S. government. Local Residency/ Work History – You must have lived or worked in Fayette County, KY for one continuous year prior to application. Monthly Income – Your gross monthly income must be at least $2,000 per month. Annual income from current sources must have been at least $24,000 for the 12 months prior to application. You must have been at the same job/had same income source for one year or had consistent income for two years prior to application. Satisfactory Credit – Your credit report and current debt must be satisfactory. We will obtain your credit report and review it with you to see if you are eligible to proceed. Bankruptcy filings must have been discharged a minimum of three years prior to your application. Any foreclosures must have been settled at least 5 years prior to your application. Collection and charge off debt cannot exceed $2,000. Have a total household income which does not exceed 60% of the median income for similar size families in Fayette County Household Size/Maximum Income (2021): Household of 1: $31,740 Household of 2: $36,240 Household of 3: $40,800 Household of 4: $45,300 Household of 5: $48,960 Household of 6: $52,560 Household of 7: $56,220 Household of 8: $59,820 Equal Housing Opportunity The federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age (provided the applicant has the capacity to enter into a binding contract); because all or part of the applicant's income derives from any public assistance program; or because the applicant has in good faith exercised any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. The federal agency that administers compliance with this law concerning this creditor is the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. 20580. Questions? Check out our homeownership FAQs or contact Catherine Mitchell at (859)252-2224 Ext. 130 or CatherineM@lexhabitat.org. Lexington Habitat for Humanity Administrative Offices 700 E. Loudon Ave Lexington, KY 40505 859.252.2224 I info@lexhabitat.org I Contact Us Monday - Friday I 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. OFFICES TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Lexington Habitat ReStore - SOUTHLAND DRIVE 451 Southland Drive Lexington, KY 40503 859.252.2224 I restore@lexhabitat.org I Contact Us Wednesday - Saturday I 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Lexington Habitat ReStore - WINCHESTER ROAD 817 Winchester Road Lexington, KY 40505 859.252.2224 I restore@lexhabitat.org I Contact Us TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC © 2020 Lexington Habitat for Humanity I EIN: 61-1139529 I All Rights Reserved. | Board Member Login