Habitat Aims for its Next Home Build

Fresh off of the completion of its affordable home project  in Franklin, Old Colony Habitat for Humanity has announced that it will soon break ground on its next homebuilding project in Norton, Massachusetts.

Applications for families seeking affordable homeownership opened July 15, 2026. Eligible first-time homebuyers are encouraged to review the qualifications on the website at https://oldcolonyhabitat.org/own-a-home/ and sign up to receive application information. The application period closes on September 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

“As we prepare to break ground in Norton, we are reminded that affordable homeownership is a critical foundation for long-term stability and opportunity,” said Kim Thomas, CEO of Old Colony Habitat for Humanity. “This project reflects the strength of community partnership and the shared commitment of our volunteers, donors, and supporters to helping local families build brighter futures.”

“Every Habitat home is the result of a community coming together with a shared belief that everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home,” said Brenda McDonough, President of the Board of Directors for Old Colony Habitat for Humanity. “We are grateful to all of our supporters whose generosity makes projects like our Norton build possible.”

Habitat for Humanity partners with local families on the path to affordable homeownership, making the dream of owning a home possible for many first-time buyers. To be considered, applicants must live and/or work within Old Colony Habitat for Humanity’s 24 cities and towns in Bristol and Norfolk County for at least one year and meet additional program qualifications. As Habitat Partner Families, selected homeowners work alongside volunteers by completing at least 250 hours of sweat equity— helping build their own home, supporting other Habitat projects, and participating in homeownership education. This hands-on partnership helps prepare families for successful homeownership while strengthening connections within the community. A down payment is also required.

Complete eligibility requirements are available on the Own a Home page of the Habitat website

To learn how to support Old Colony Habitat for Humanity, visit https://oldcolonyhabitat.org/0-island-road-in-norton/