Homeownership Applications Are Open! You May Qualify for a Habitat St. Johns Home!

We are now accepting homeownership applications for new homes in Phase 3 of Volusia Woods!

Applications will be accepted on a first submitted, first qualified, first served basis.  Inquire Today!!

We invite you to review the application requirements and determine if you would like to apply. If you know of someone else who may be interested, please forward them this email.

Volusia Woods is located off Volusia Street near the Four Mile Road traffic circle. The next 18 homes will be built on McDonald Avenue. Habitat St. Johns will be constructing single-family, 3-bedroom/2-bathroom and 2-bedroom/1-bathroom homes on this property.

The two-bedroom one bath homes are about 900 sq. ft. and currently appraise for approximately $245,000.

The three-bedroom two bath homes are about 1,100 sq.ft. and are appraising for approximately $275,000.

All homes come with brand-new appliances: refrigerator, range, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, and energy-efficient water heaters.

Our homes all have metal roofs and granite countertops.

Please visit the site in person before determining if you would like to apply. Contact Tom Torretta at 904-826-3252 ext. 2001 if you would like to arrange a tour to see home interiors.

To qualify, you must meet the following basic requirements:

  • Household must fall within 30-120% of the area median income level (see income guidelines on our website here).
  • Applicant/co-applicant must be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County to volunteer sweat equity hours.
  • Applicant/co-applicant must have a credit score of 640 or higher.  (If your credit score doesn’t meet the requirement, there are programs to help)
  • Applicant/co-applicant must display a need for housing.
  • All household members must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Click here to see the full list of qualifications and learn more about the homeownership program.

Applications are processed on a first submitted, first qualified, first served, basis.  Inquire Today!!

Applications can be submitted online or in person, and required documents can be mailed or dropped off in person to: Candice Marhanka, Habitat for Humanity of St. Johns County, 7 Hopkins Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084

If you have any questions about qualifications or the application process, contact our Homeowner Services Manager at [email protected] or 904-826-3252 ext. 2005