CHAPEL HILL — Beginning June 1, Orange Habitat will accept applications for seven homes in Weavers Grove, its new mixed-income community in Chapel Hill: one two-bedroom duplex, two three-bedroom duplexes, two three-bedroom townhomes and two four-bedroom townhomes.

Weavers Grove brings together Habitat homeowners and market-rate homeowners in one neighborhood with community-centered amenities that include a one-mile walking trail, playground, basketball and pickleball courts, picnic pavilion and community center. Habitat homes are built to the same high standards as market-rate homes and blend seamlessly with the surrounding neighborhood.

Through Orange Habitat's Mortgage-Ready Program, eligible buyers can purchase a home with no down payment, reduced closing costs, and a mortgage payment capped at no more than 30% of their pre-tax monthly income.

Orange Habitat leaders say many households who qualify for the program may not initially realize they're eligible. Rising housing costs in Orange County have pushed homeownership out of reach for many teachers, healthcare workers, nonprofit employees, service workers, and other residents with steady incomes who still cannot compete in today’s housing market.

“Too many people who contribute to this community every day have started to believe homeownership in Chapel Hill isn’t possible for them,” said Laine Hindley, Habitat for Humanity vice president of homeowner services. “We want people to understand that this opportunity may be more within reach than they think. Our updated application process is designed to make that path clearer, faster and more transparent from the very beginning.”

This streamlined process is designed to reduce wait time for applicants, who will now receive a response within one month. Going forward, Orange Habitat will open applications on a rolling basis as homes become available, offering prospective homeowners more frequent opportunities and greater transparency throughout the process. Staff will review and respond to applications on a first-come, first-served basis.

To learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit orangehabitat.org/apply.

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