1314 Constitution Avenue NE Washington, D.C. 20002
Coming Soon – Not currently accepting applications
3rd Party Mortgage Required
Ownership type: Shared Equity – Land Trust
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Welcome to the Constitution Condominium! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom Lower Unit sits in a three-story walk-up row home in the heart of Capitol Hill. The unit is solar equipped, accommodates up to four people, and includes shared access to an exterior space. This is an affordable homeownership opportunity offered in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Douglass Community Land Trust.
Enjoy comfort, style, and affordability in this vibrant DC community.
The Constitution Condominiums are developed by Habitat for Humanity of Washington D.C. & Northern Virginia (Habitat DC-NOVA). This community was made possible in part by a partnership with Douglass Community Land Trust. That means that the land will belong to the Land Trust, and the home will belong to the homeowner. This allows the home to cost less and remain affordable forever, while the homeowner can still gain equity from the sale of the home. Learn more about the Douglass Community Land Trust.
CONSTITUTION CONDOMINIUM(S) HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOUSING REGULATION ADMINISTRATION RENTAL CONVERSION AND SALE DIVISION. A CONDOMINIUM UNIT MAY BE RESERVED ON A NONBINDING RESERVATION AGREEMENT, BUT NO CONTRACT OF SALE OR LEASE THAT IS BINDING ON THE PURCHASER MAY BE ENTERED INTO PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.
For additional questions, please get in touch with Eli Echavarria, Family Services Coordinator, at eli.echavarria@habitatdcnova.org
Constitution Condos are an Affordable Ownership Opportunity
These condominiums have affordability covenants, and maximum income limits apply. To qualify for purchasing these properties, median family income (MFI) of 30-80% are required.
To get started with our program, join us for an information session. We hold them every week, both in-person and online – check out our schedule here!
This is still an active construction site so no one under 16 is allowed to enter the homes. We will have lenders on site if you’d like to apply for a pre-approval for the units while at the open house! If you are interested, please bring to the open house: ID, Last Two Paystubs, Last Two Years W2, Last Two Years Federal Taxes, Last Month Bank Statements.
Constitution Avenue Purchaser Qualifications
Purchasers must meet all of the following:
First-time homebuyer (having not owned real estate in the last 3 years)
No household member on the sex offender registry
Primary residency or at least one applicant with full-time employment in DC, Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Fairfax County, or Arlington County for the last 12 months or more
Total household income falls between 30-80% of Median Family Income (MFI) as defined annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The 2026 limit was $166,100.
And meet at least one of the following need-based requirements:
Currently living in an unsafe surrounding environment
Residing in temporary housing
Living in subsidized housing or participating in a housing voucher program
Overcrowding
Rent burden (paying more than 30% of monthly income on rent)
Heating, electrical, plumbing, or structural deficiencies
Ability to Pay:
Purchasers must meet all of the following:
If wages or salary are primary sources of income, a 2-year work history that includes a minimum of 6 months with the current employer and any gaps in employment must be explained
If self-employed, must have 2 years of documented, stable income with the last 6 months in the same line of work
Income can reasonably be expected to continue for 3 years or more
Current credit reports free of unpaid collection, judgment, and liens
Current credit reports must not show bankruptcy in the last 3 years or foreclosures in the last 7 years
Tri-Merge middle credit score of 620+
Quality for non-subprime or approved alternative third-party financing
Total debt to income ration, including new housing cost must be less than 43% of your monthly income
Show at least $2000 in current bank statements, no account overdrafts in the last two months, and bank statements or proof of assets not to exceed 10% of the fair market value
Willingness to Partner:
Douglass CLT and Habitat DC-NOVA want to ensure that people who are normally priced out of homeownership have an opportunity to build some equity while keeping the home affordable for the next buyer. When (and if!) homeowners sell their house, the new price will be calculated so that they gain financially, but the home is still affordable to someone at a similar income level.
All program participants must complete 200-300 hours of “sweat equity,” or volunteer work. This may include working on the construction site, attending homeownership and financial literacy classes, and/or volunteering in the office or at special events.
Complete Habitat DC-NOVA Application
Habitat DC-NOVA Homeowner Application:
Applications are processed when fully complete. If you’re ready to start the application process, we encourage you to obtain a pre-approval from a lending institution. You are welcome to use any lender you like, and Habitat can connect you to our network of lenders as well. Contact us for more information.
Please email Eli Echavarria, Family Services Coordinator, at eli.echavarria@habitatdcnova.org and reference Constitution Avenue.
In accordance with Federal, State, and Local Fair Lending Laws, Habitat DC-NOVA does not maintain a waiting list of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, familial status, elderliness, source of funds, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status or marital status. The number of applicant households approved for Habitat DC-NOVA home ownership is driven by the availability of developed properties.
