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Step Two | Homeownership Process

Fauquier Habitat's Homeownership Process

We know buying a home can be overwhelming. That's why we'll work with you each step of the way, and make sure you have the tools you need to achieve your goal. Here's a step-by-step overview of what to expect during the process of becoming a Habitat homeowner. 

  • 1) Review our Qualifications & Complete our Eligibility Questionnaire
    1) Review our Qualifications & Complete our Eligibility Questionnaire

    Fauquier Habitat for Humanity's Homeownership Program has several requirements that candidates must meet. Save yourself time. Complete the Program Eligibility Questionnaire to help determine if you may be a good candidate for the program.

  • 2) Apply
    2) Apply

    Upon completing the Program Eligibility Questionnaire, you will receive an email notification either inviting you to apply to the program or providing reasons why you do not qualify at this time.

  • 3) Complete Partnership Requirements
    3) Complete Partnership Requirements

    If you are accepted into the program, you will begin your Homeownership classes and earning your 250 hours of "sweat equity" volunteering with Fauquier Habitat.

  • 4) Select Your Home
    4) Select Your Home

    Once you've earned 2/3 of your sweat equity hours, mortgage services will discuss home options.

  • 5) Close on Your Home
    5) Close on Your Home

    Complete the home-closing process, and get the keys to your new home!

Income Guidelines

Habitat offers its program to families in specific income ranges, adjusted for the number of persons in your family. Income includes wages, SS, disability, SSI, TANF and child support. For our local Habitat, your total yearly gross household income must fall within the posted ranges below.

Fauquier County

Household Size Minimum Yearly Gross Income Maximum Yearly Gross Income
Family of 1 $32,500 $68,500
Family of 2 $37,150 $78,250
Family of 3 $41,800 $88,050
Family of 4 $46,400 $97,800
Family of 5 $50,150 $105,650
Family of 6 $53,850 $113,450
Family of 7 $57,550 $121,300
Family of 8 $61,250 $129,100

Rappahannock County

Household Size Minimum Yearly Gross Income Maximum Yearly Gross Income
Family of 1 $21,900 $58,350
Family of 2 $25,000 $66,650
Family of 3 $28,150 $75,000
Family of 4 $31,250 $83,300
Family of 5 $35,140 $90,000
Family of 6 $40,280 $96,650
Family of 7 $45,420 $103,300
Family of 8 $50,560 $110,000
  • Office
    Office

    98 Alexandria Pike
    Suite 43
    Warrenton, Virginia 20186

    Mailing address: P.O. Box 3189 Warrenton, VA 20188

    Phone: 540-341-4952

    Mortgage and rent payments, monetary donations, and other correspondence can be dropped in the office mail slot or mailed to 98 Alexandria Pike, Suite 43 Warrenton, VA 20186. You may still reach us by phone.

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  • ReStore
    ReStore

    617 Frost Avenue
    Warrenton, Virginia 20186

    Phone: 855-914-3447

    Fauquier Restore Shopping Tue - Fri 10 am to 6 pm, Sat 10 am to 4 pm
    Donations Tue - Fri 10 am to 5 pm. Sat 10 am to 3 pm

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