Raritan NJ
2-13-2026 8:15pm

There’s Still Time to Apply for Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity Affordable Home in Whitehouse Station, Hunterdon County

Bedminster, NJ (February 13, 2026) Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity has re-opened applications for two homes in Whitehouse Station, Hunterdon County. These homes, located on James Street, are two sides of a duplex. Interested applicants can sign up for a mandatory orientation on February 26, February 28, March 7, or March 12, and submit a preliminary application by March 19. 

There will be a random drawing to determine the order in which applicants will be considered on March 23, 2026. Information, applications, and orientation signups are all on Raritan Valley Habitat’s website at rvhabitat.org/apply-now.

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 completed around June, 2026."

We are so excited to find homeowners for the James Street homes,” says Raritan Valley Habitat Executive Director Jessica Abbott. “They are looking great so far!”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 the 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.

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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