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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF TOMPKINS AND CORTLAND COUNTIES | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF TOMPKINS AND CORTLAND

957 Mitchell Street, Ithaca City, NY 14850

Eligibility

Habitat evaluates applicants based on need, income eligibility, and willingness to partner. Please contact us for detailed eligibility criteria

Hours

Please call ahead if you'd like to make an appointment or obtain an application, our small staff is often in-and-out throughout the day!
(607) 844-3529
Voice·

Main | Office phone

Languages

English

Application process

Please visit www.tchabitat.com/homeownership for our full application process, FAQs, etc.In general, interested applicants should review our eligibility guidelines and, if you feel you may qualify, email [email protected] or call 607-844-3529We will schedule a phone or in-person meeting to share more about our program and see if it is right for you. Applicants will meet with a mortgage lender or a homeownership counselor about your finances and credit, complete Habitat's application for Homeownership, and participate in a home visit.

Service area

Cortland County, New York Tompkins County, New York
Habitat for Humanity partners with income-qualified, first-time homebuyers to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership. We renovate, build, and rehabilitate simple, quality homes throughout Tompkins and Cortland Counties.Habitat accepts homebuyer applications during specified application periods; call, email, or visit www.tchabitat.com/homeownership for more detailsDonations of land, vehicles, tools, and building materials are always appreciated.

Last assured

03/25/2026

Providing organization

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF TOMPKINS AND CORTLAND
Habitat for Humanity helps income-qualified, first-time homebuyers build strength, stability and self-reliance through housing. We build and rehabilitate simple, decent, affordable homes throughout Tompkins and Cortland counties and provide low- or no-interest equivalent mortgages. Accepts applications for homebuyers during specified application periods; call or e-mail for details. Donations of land, vehicles, tools and building materials are accepted.