Medford, OR – On January 28, Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity will begin accepting applications for its most ambitious project to date: a 12-home affordable housing development located at 1900 Grandview Avenue in East Medford. The development will span nearly 2 acres and will be completed in two phases. The first phase will consist of eight homes, while the second phase will add four more.
Each home in the development will be a two-story, three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit designed to provide affordable housing for families in need. Habitat for Humanity has already invested $700,000 in infrastructure, including the construction of streets and utilities, with work set to begin within the next 30 to 60 days.
To qualify for one of the homes, applicants must meet certain income and residency requirements, have not owned real property in the past three years, and be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity. The partnership includes contributing 500 hours of “sweat equity,” during which participants will actively help in the construction of their own homes. Additionally, applicants will be required to complete a comprehensive education program to prepare them for successful homeownership.
An informational session will be held on Tuesday, January 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Habitat for Humanity office, located at 2201 S. Pacific Highway in Medford. While attendance at the session is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged for prospective applicants to attend in order to better understand the process. Applications will be available starting at 9 a.m. on January 28 and can be downloaded online or picked up in person at the Habitat office. Completed applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 28.
Brandon Thoms, Director of Programs and Operations for Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity, urged interested applicants not to be deterred by the seemingly complex application process. “It may seem like a really cumbersome process. It’s a long application. We ask for a lot of information. Don’t discount yourself without at least giving me a call and having a discussion about exactly what your concern is or your circumstance. Invest in the process,” Thoms advised.
In addition to the Grandview Avenue project, Habitat for Humanity remains committed to assisting families impacted by the Alameda Fires. The nonprofit continues to provide affordable housing solutions and support for rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the disaster.
As part of a global organization, Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity remains dedicated to creating affordable housing opportunities in partnership with families, working toward a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.