Self-Help Housing Program 7403351831

05/29/2026

Some numbers from the homes built in our current round of homes constructed by our partnership with our homeowners.
20 homes constructed at an average cost of $198,950 per home
Average appraised value of the homes of $240,250 per home
Average equity of the homeowners homes is $41,300 per home
CAC SelfHelp homes have added 20 homes valued at $4,805,000 to our community and the surrounding area this grant.
If you've dreamed of owning your own home give us a call and we will be happy to expain how you can qualify!

05/26/2026

Rentals are scarce and expensive. Wouldn't you rather build your own home? Give us a call at 740-335-1831 and we can tell you how.

04/17/2026

It’s a gorgeous day today. 😍☀️🕶️
This homeowner keeps getting closer and closer to being able to move in. 🤗 Enjoy a little photo house tour🏡. In a week or so we’ll be starting to document at least 2 new client’s journeys of new construction to share with you! Starting from bare ground to the finished product! Follow along with us to see the process start to finish!
Interested in the program or learning how this could be you? Call 740-335-1831 or email [email protected] to learn more about the USDA 502 Mortgage Loan Self Help Housing Program!
**income and credit requirements apply**

04/10/2026

Head into the weekend dreaming 😴 about how you could own your very own home 🏡 instead of renting 💸, and call or email Monday to find out how to make that dream a reality!🏆

We just LOVE how adorable this homeowner's home is turning out, and he's loving the knowledge and skills he's learning during the construction to feel confident in his home's maintenance for when he moves in! 🛠️🪏

Call Mon-Fri 8-430 @ 740-335-1831 or email @ [email protected] to find out more information about our USDA 502 Mortgage Loan Self-Help Housing Program, or hop over to our website www.cacfayettecounty.org/self-help-housing

***income and credit requirements apply***

04/06/2026

Land Bank lots for sale
The Fayette County Land Bank is offering for sale the following properties, 324 N Main St, Lot 55 Belle Ave and 31 N Main (and the adjacent lot behind it as one). All bidders are recommended to do their due diligence on the properties before bidding. The properties are being offered to qualifying buyers by sealed bid. The bids are due into the Community Action office at 1400 US RT 22 NW by 4 pm, April 24, 2026. The bids will be opened at the next Land Bank meeting on April 27, 2026 at 10:30 am in the second floor conference room at 133 S Main St. Bid forms may be picked up in the lobby of Community Action 8am until 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Any questions please call Steve Creed at 740-335-1831 or email at [email protected]
Properties:
1. 324 N Main St, Wash CH
Parcel #: 212-016-2-00-112-00
Lot size – 41.25’ x 165’
2. Lot 55 Belle Ave
Parcel # 190-011-0-05-024-00
Lot Size – 50 x 140
3. 31 N Main St / Main St (lot behind 31 N Main) Jeffersonville
Being sold as one property – bid appropriately
Parcel # - 31 N Main St – 080-009-0-03-117-00
Lot size – 90 x 165
Parcel # - Main St – 080-009-0-03-104-00
Lot size - .64 acres

03/30/2026

🚨Great news for our Self-Help clients! We'll be having our own little "Delaware Crossing 'Subdivision'" coming soon!🏡🏡 This can help cut down some of the stress of looking for lots in Fayette County once approved! 🚫*THESE LOTS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE/APPROVED SELF-HELP HOUSING CLIENTS!*🚫

☎️Call 740-335-1831 or 📨email [email protected] to find out more information about our USDA 502 Mortgage Loan Self-Help Housing Program and how you could potentially purchase one of these lots to build your forever home! *income and credit requirements apply*

03/17/2026

Don't just rely on LUCK🍀🍀to find your new home, BUILD it! 🏡🛠️ Let us help you find your pot o' gold. 🌈🪙

☎️Call (740) 335-1831 or
📨Email [email protected]

and talk to Liz for more information on our USDA 502 Mortgage Loan Self-Help Housing Program for NEW CONSTRUCTION!
*income and credit requirements apply*

IRISH you a LUCKY day! Can't wait to hear from you soon!

03/13/2026

We just love seeing the progress of our client’s home construction, almost as much as the client’s love helping during the build. 🫶🏻 interested in our USDA 502 Mortgage Loan Self Help Housing Program?
☎️Call 740-335-1831 or
📧Email [email protected]

*Income and credit requirements apply*

02/27/2026

Land Bank lots for sale
The Fayette County Land Bank is offering for sale the following 7 properties, 610 N North St, 1228 E Paint St, 738 E Paint St, 615 E Paint St, 1004 John St, 503 S North St, 310 Cherry St. All bidders are recommended to do their due diligence on the properties before bidding. The properties are being offered to qualifying buyers by sealed bid. The bids are due into the Community Action office at 1400 US RT 22 NW by 4 pm, March 27, 2026. The bids will be opened at the next Land Bank meeting on March 30, 2026 at 10:30 am in the second floor conference room at 133 S Main St. Bid forms may be picked up in the lobby of Community Action 8am until 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Any questions please call Steve Creed at 740-335-1831 or email at [email protected]
Properties:
1. 610 N North St
Parcel #: 211-007-1-00-019-00
Lot size - 41’ x 125’
2. 1228 E Paint St
Parcel #: 211-006-1-00-043-00
Lot size - .235 acres
3. 738 E Paint St
Parcel #: 211-005-1-00-039-00
Lot size - 96’ x 272’
4. 615 E Paint St
Parcel #: 211-004-1-00-067-00
Lot size – 41.25 x 165
5. 1004 John St
Parcel #: 214-009-4-00-128-00
Lot size: 40.75’ X 165’
6. 503 S Noth St
Parcel #: 213-026-3-00-021-00
Lot sized – 50’ X 70’
7. 310 Cherry St
Parcel #: 214-007-4-00-039-00
Lot size – 40’ X 90’

02/20/2026

Rule changes in the USDA RD 502 Direct loan program will have a devastating impact on the on the Self Help Housing program. Please sign the petition to keep Self Help helping people.

Remove USDA changes blocking new loan processing