The 2026 application period is now open. Applications are available to download HERE or a paper application may be picked up from the Habitat Program Office or the Habitat ReStores in Newport News, Williamsburg and Yorktown. Completed applications are due by Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4PM to the Habitat Program Office at 11011 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must have lived or worked in any of the cities or counties we serve for the past 12 months.
ADDRESSES INCLUDED ON THE 2026 APPLICATION*
HAMPTON
- 117 Dooley Street, 23669
CHARLES CITY COUNTY
- 9305 The Pines Court, 23030 (Renovated home)
JAMES CITY COUNTY
- 179 Clark Lane, 23188**
NEW HOME FEATURES:
- 2 to 4 bedrooms
- 2 full baths
- Front porch and back deck
- Owner’s suite
- Energy-efficient appliances
- Carpet and vinyl flooring
- ENERGY STAR certified
*These addresses are the only addresses available on this year’s application. They may change due to issues beyond our control.
**179 Clark Lane in James City County will be eight two-story duplex units. These homes will be part of the James City County Community Land Trust.
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is partnering with James City County to build permanent affordable housing as part of James City County’s Community Land Trust.
All buyers of Habitat for Humanity homes in James City County must currently live or work in James City County.
What is a Community Land Trust?
Rising home costs continue to price many families out of the housing market, increasing the demand for affordable housing in Virginia.
A Community Land Trust (CLT) helps solve this critical problem by creating permanently affordable homeownership. In a CLT, the homeowner buys and owns the house, but not the land underneath. The CLT keeps ownership of the land and leases it to the homeowner, usually through a 99-year renewable ground lease. By separating the cost of the home from the value of the land, this model makes homeownership more attainable.
In exchange for purchasing the home at a reduced price, CLT homeowners agree to continue that affordability for future buyers. That agreement is spelled out in a ground lease contract. If a CLT homeowner chooses to sell their home, they do so at a price set by the resale formula outlined in their ground lease, ensuring the home remains affordable for another low- to moderate-income household. This approach allows communities to maintain long-term access to affordable housing, not just for one family, but for generations.
When it’s time to sell, homeowners still benefit financially. They receive their initial investment (down payment), build equity through mortgage payments and share in the home’s appreciation as determined by the resale formula. The ground lease serves as the foundation of this partnership, clearly defining the rights and responsibilities of both the homeowner and the CLT.
Throughout the process, the CLT’s Board of Directors and the Habitat for Humanity team provide guidance and support to help homeowners succeed at every stage of their journey.
To learn more about the James City County Community Land Trust, visit: https://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/4185/James-City-County-Community-Land-Trust
Equal Housing Opportunity:
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
