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Mount Vernon, OH – May 5, 2025 – Habitat for Humanity of Knox County is pleased to
announce that the application cycle for its Homeownership Program is now open. Applications
are available at www.hfhknoxoh.org, where interested individuals and families can also find
important details about the program and the qualifications required to apply.
Habitat’s Homeownership Program is designed to assist individuals and families in need of safe,
stable, and affordable housing. Applicants must meet specific criteria related to income, ability to
pay an affordable mortgage, need, and willingness to partner. Details about these requirements
and the application process are clearly outlined on the website. Through completion of the
program, applicants will be offered the opportunity to purchase their home with an affordable
mortgage at low interest rates.
Applications received during this cycle are for individuals and families seeking to move into
homes within the next 1–2 years. Homes currently under construction are part of Habitat’s
Columbus Road project in Mount Vernon in partnership with the Knox County Land Bank. This
multi-home development is part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to expanding
affordable housing opportunities in Knox County.
All applicants are encouraged to attend a virtual Homeowner Information Session via
Google Meet. These sessions will provide an overview of Habitat’s mission, the program
requirements, and the steps involved in the application process.
Information Session Dates (via Google Meet – https://meet.google.com/apg-gzom-zxi):
● Tuesday, May 6 at 6:00 PM
● Thursday, May 8 at 6:00 PM
● Monday, May 12 at 6:00 PM
Applications must be received or postmarked by Friday, May 31, 2025.
“The Homeownership Program is the basis of what we do, but it is so much more than building a
house, it is about building stability not only for the families we partner with but for the entire
community.” said Terry Schulz, Affiliate Director of Habitat for Humanity of Knox County. “We
encourage anyone in need of safe, affordable housing to attend an information session and
learn how Habitat can be a path forward.”
For more information, call 740-324-5407 or email knoxcountyhabitat@hfhknoxoh.org.