Casitas on Park Avenue

A New Community for Veterans and Adults 55+

Habitat for Humanity Tucson’s Casitas on Park Avenue is a new community designed specifically for Veterans and adults age 55 and older who are seeking an affordable path to homeownership in Tucson.

The community will feature one- and two-bedroom homes and will be located on Park Avenue between Irvington Rd and Ajo Way. Casitas on Park Avenue offers the opportunity to purchase a brand-new, energy-efficient, stand-alone home with an affordable mortgage.

Applications are currently being accepted for the first 10 homes of what will be a 21-home community.

Application deadline extended: October 16th, 2026.

What Makes Casitas on Park Avenue Different?

Casitas on Park Avenue was designed with the needs of Veterans and adults 55 and older in mind, with additional support available throughout the application and homeownership process.

Stand-Alone Casitas

Choose from one-bedroom or two-bedroom freestanding homes, not duplexes. Homes are designed to support aging in place and include universal entry features, handicap-visitability and optional ADA-compliant enhancements.

Veteran Ambassador Program

Veterans can connect with Veteran Ambassadors who can answer questions, share their experiences and help applicants navigate the process.

Help With Your Application

Need help accessing or filling out your application? Habitat Tucson staff can meet with you, walk through the application and help you understand the requirements and documentation needed.

Volunteer Bank for Sweat Equity

Casitas homebuyers complete 175 sweat equity hours, while Habitat Tucson’s Volunteer Bank can help fulfill the remaining required hours, making participation more accessible for Veterans and adults 55 and older.

Eligibility and Requirements

Before applying, it is important to understand the basic qualifications for the Habitat for Humanity Tucson program. These requirements ensure that families who most need the opportunity for affordable homeownership in Tucson are able to access it.

Habitat Tucson partners with families who are willing to be successful homeowners. Families learn how to pay for their homes, maintain their homes and connect with their community. We require our families to take our homebuyer education classes on topics ranging from finance and budgeting to home repair and maintenance. Additionally, Habitat provides family mentors who meet regularly with Habitat families to guide them through the home buying process.

Ability to  repay the mortgage
To qualify, an applicant must prove the ability to repay the mortgage (ATR) and fall within the areas outlined in the chart below
Willingness to partner
The applicant must be willing to be a partner in the homeownership process
Demonstrated need 
A need for housing must be demonstrated in order to qualify for homeownership
Income-eligible
You must be income-eligible and fall within the areas outlined in the chart below

Household Size	Minimum Income to Qualify	Maximum Income to Qualify
1 person	$27,960	$54,522
2 people	$31,960	$62,322
3 people	$35,960	$70,122
4 people	$39,920	$77,844
5 people	$43,120	$84,084
6 people	$46,320	$90,324
7 people	$49,520	$96,564
8 people	$52,720	$102,804

How to Apply and Important Dates

The first step toward affordable homeownership in Tucson is to watch the FREE Casitas on Park Avenue Information Session. Completing an Information Session is required to enter the Homeownership Program.

1. Watch the Required Information Session

Every future homeowner starts here. You’ll learn about the program requirements, eligibility, sweat equity, mortgage process, timeline and next steps.

2. Download Your Application

Applications are provided after completing the required Information Session.

3. Submit Your Application by October 16

The last day to turn in your application for Casitas on Park Avenue is October 16, 2026.

Ready to Get Started?

Your first step is to complete the required FREE Information Session to learn more about Casitas on Park Avenue, the Homeownership Program requirements and how to apply.

Applications must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

Watch the Casitas on Park Information Session video

More Support Throughout the Process

When you become a Habitat homeowner, you gain access to support designed to help you throughout the homeownership process and beyond.

This includes guidance through the application process, homebuyer education, a dedicated Family Partner, homeowner support and connections to additional resources.

Veteran Ambassadors Are Here to Help

Applying for a home can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate the process alone.

Through our Veteran Ambassador Program, Veterans can connect with other Veterans who can answer questions, share their experiences and help applicants better understand the process.

You can also schedule an appointment to meet with Habitat Tucson staff or a Veteran Ambassador in our office. We can walk through the application with you and help make sure you understand the requirements and documentation needed.

Get Help With Your Application

If you need help accessing the application, filling it out or understanding what documents you need, our team is here to help.

You can schedule an appointment to meet with Habitat Tucson staff in person and go through the application together.
If using the online system is difficult or you don’t have internet access, contact our team. You can also arrange to complete the required Information Session at the Habitat Tucson office.

Not Eligible Right Now? We’ll Help You Get Ready

If you aren’t eligible for the Homeownership Program today, we may be able to help you prepare to apply again in the future.

Through our Home Ready Program, our team can meet with you one-on-one, review your situation, identify steps that may strengthen your application and help you create a plan for moving forward.

We want you to understand what you can work on now so you can be better prepared for the next opportunity.