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Affordable housing applications open for two new homes in Readington
Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity is accepting preliminary applications for two low-income homes in the Whitehouse Station section of Readington.
The homes, 17A and 17B James St., have three bedrooms, one-and-a-half bathrooms, and approximately 1,350 square feet. Construction is expected to be completed around April of 2026. The homes will sell for $180,000.
"We are so excited to begin the homeowner selection process for the James Street homes," stated 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 Aug. 13, Aug. 16, Sept. 3, or Sept. 13 and submit a preliminary application by Sept. 17. There will be a random drawing to determine the order in which applicants will be considered on Sept. 22. Information, applications, and orientation signups are all available on Raritan Valley Habitat's website at
Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity has been building homes, communities, and hope in Somerset and Hunterdon counties since 1991.
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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. In this project, land and funds were provided by Readington Township, with funding from the state Department of Community Affairs (DCA), Hunterdon County (American Rescue Funds), Lowell Johnson Foundation and Arnold Schwartz Foundation.
If you are interested in applying for a Habitat home, or if you would like more information go to or call Jessica Abbott at 908-704-0016, ext. 117.
To support the New Homeowner, Repair, Almost Home, and Neighborhood Revitalization programs by making a donation, go to 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, go to To shop, donate, or volunteer at the ReStore, go to
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