Raritan NJ
7-23-2025 4:48pm

Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity Opens Application Process for Affordable Home in Whitehouse Station, Hunterdon County

Bedminster, NJ (July 23, 2025) Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity is thrilled to announce that they are accepting applications for two homes in Whitehouse Station, Hunterdon County. These homes, located on James Street, are two sides of a duplex.Each house will have three bedrooms, one-and-a-half bathrooms, and about 1350 square feet. Both homes are designated low-income and will sell for $180,000. Construction is expected to be complete around April of 2026."We are so excited to begin the homeowner selection process for the James Street homes,” says Raritan Valley Habitat Executive Director Jessica Abbott. “It's harder than ever for people to find affordable housing in New Jersey. Making new homes affordable for hardworking families builds stronger communities and empowers generations to come.

”To qualify for these homes, applicants must be willing to partner with Raritan Valley Habitat, have a household size of three to six people, and have a household income that does not exceed the maximum levels set for low income by Affordable Housing (UHAC). 

For households with three people, income must not exceed $69,050; households with four people must not exceed $76,700; households with five people must not exceed $82,850; and households with six people must not exceed $89,000.Applicants must also attend a mandatory orientation available online on August 13, August 16, September 3, or September 13 and submit a preliminary application by September 17, 2025. 

There will be a random drawing to determine the order in which applicants will be considered on September 22, 2025. Information, applications, and orientation signups are all on Raritan Valley Habitat’s website at rvhabitat.org/apply-now.

The Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity homeownership program offers an opportunity to purchase an affordable home with an affordable mortgage. In addition to committing to paying regular mortgage payments, selected qualified applicants contribute between 200 and 400 “sweat equity” hours working on the construction site and at the Habitat ReStore, completing financial literacy training, and contributing to Habitat’s work in the office and community.Habitat homes are truly community projects. 

Volunteers and generous donors fuel every step--from funding to planning, building to homeowner support. These homes would not be possible without the generous donation of land and funds from Readington Township and funding from NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Additional funding was provided by Hunterdon County (American Rescue Funds), Lowell Johnson Foundation, and Arnold Schwartz Foundation.

If you are interested in applying for an RV Habitat home, or if you would like more information visit https://rvhabitat.org/apply-now/ or call Jessica Abbott at 908-704-0016, ext. 117. 

About Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity has been building homes, communities, and hope since 1991. Somerset and Hunterdon County families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower.To support the New Homeowner, Repair, Almost Home, and Neighborhood Revitalization programs by making a donation, please visit www.rvhabitat.org/give or mail a donation to Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 330, Pluckemin, NJ 07978. For individuals and groups who would like to volunteer, visit rvhabitat.org/volunteer. To shop, donate, or volunteer at our ReStore, visit rvhabitatrestore.org.

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