Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati is working with The City of Covington to build 9 homes in the Botany Hills neighborhood in Covington. These are our first builds in Northern Kentucky in about 6 years. Located just north of Devou Park, these homes will be located less than 2 miles from the Covington Business District offering new homeowners many nearby opportunities for employment, entertainment, and recreation.  

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These homes are sponsored by the Pope Leo Village campaign. 

 

About the homes:

• 8 homes on John Street and one home on Parkway Ave.​

• Construction is currently underway and will continue through 2026.

• All of the homes will be built on infill lots where historic homes once stood.

• Because each lot is unique, our architecture team has worked to select models that suit each lot.

• All the homes have at least 3 bedrooms and will be both one- and two-story homes.

• Two of the homes will be adjoined to form a duplex.

• Like all the homes we build, these models were selected to compliment the style and characteristics of other homes in the neighborhood.

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Program Details

Like all Habitat homes, the Botany Hills Covington homes are income-restricted to those making 30-80% of the area median income. Habitat homebuyers will work alongside staff and volunteers to build their homes and will purchase the home with a 0% interest affordable mortgage that is at or below 30% of their income.

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Program Qualifications:

• 30-80% AMI.

• First-time homebuyers.

• Willingness to build their own home.

• Debt to income ratio under 40%.

• Currently living in inadequate housing (overcrowded, unaffordable, unsafe)

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Application Process:

• The first phase of homes were matched with future homebuyers in the Spring of 2025. ​

• Applications for the second phase of homes will open in late Fall 2025. 

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Learn more about buying a home with Habitat Greater Cincinnati.