Jonesboro, AR — (Contributed) — May 12, 2025 — Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Arkansas is accepting applications for the Homeownership Program starting on Thursday.
Applications can be picked up at the main Office, located at 520 W. Monroe Ave., the ReStore, located at 3610 E. Highland Drive, or online here.
“Affordable home ownership is an essential need,” said Angy Abaunza, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Arkansas. As applications become available, “we are seeking
out qualifying applicants to own a Habitat home.”
Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Arkansas builds strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter in Jonesboro and Paragould.
“While homeownership is a great investment in our communities, it is also a powerful reminder that homeownership is the key to stability, growth and opportunities,” said Darlene Nicks, Habitat’s Homeowner Services Chair.
With the homeownership program, Habitat provides an affordable homeownership opportunity for families that have demonstrated a need for housing and meet program qualifications, which include income qualification, partnership hours, financial education, and other requirements included in the application.
Habitat builds and rehabilitates affordable homes in partnership with the community and selected homeowners. The affordable Habitat home loans are zero-interest rate mortgages with monthly
payments set at the affordability of the homeowner.
Research shows that families with access to stable, safe and healthy affordable housing conditions have better health, financial freedom, and
children show a significant improvement in academics. Those homeowners that are willing to do the work show significant improvement in their quality of life