Our grant-powered nonprofit model connects aspiring homeowners with partner builders and a clear process for purchasing an affordable new home.
New construction is planned to begin in the spring, with 27 lots and fresh 800 to 1,200 square foot designs.
Paradise Community Homes uses grants and partner collaboration to keep new-home costs down and make the process easier to understand. There are no program income restrictions, but every applicant must qualify for and be approved by a lender. Here is what you can expect.
For the first 90 days a home is offered, applicants must have lived and/or worked in Center Township or within the Corporate Limits of Valparaiso for at least one year. After the first 90 days, the home opens to other qualified applicants.
During the first 90 days, applicants may qualify through at least one year of residence, employment, or a combination of both within Center Township or Valparaiso’s corporate limits.
After the initial 90-day period, available homes open to other applicants who meet the remaining program and financing requirements.
Paradise Community Homes does not set an income limit, but every buyer must qualify for and be approved by a lender.
Kinsey Street proved the model can work. The next phase is Cumberland Corner, where 27 lots, multiple home types, and fresh designs from approximately 800 to 1,200 square feet are planned, with new-home construction beginning in the spring.
Five Kinsey Street homes were completed and sold, creating an established neighborhood and demonstrating how affordable new construction can build up the community. Key details include:
The upcoming project will include 27 lots, a balanced mix of home types, and fresh designs ranging from approximately 800 to 1,200 square feet. New homes are planned to start being built in the spring.
There are no program income restrictions. Applicants must complete the required process and receive lender approval before purchasing a Paradise Community Homes property.
Grants, nonprofit support, and partner builders allow Paradise Community Homes to serve a new-home price point other providers are not currently serving. Because we invest in lowering the purchase cost, affordability protections such as First Right of Refusal and Shared Appreciation help preserve the home as a lasting community asset.
The five Kinsey Street homes have been built, sold, and established as part of the Valparaiso community. We are proud to keep sharing this project as a warm example of what attainable homeownership can look like in Valparaiso.
The Paradise includes 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 1 car garage.
Paradise Community Homes remains a resource for new homeowners, helping you settle into homeownership with helpful materials, referrals, and continued guidance.
Helpful resources designed to support you as you care for and maintain your new home.
Maintenance and upkeep referrals to help you feel confident as a new homeowner.
Protections such as First Right of Refusal and Shared Appreciation help keep the home an affordable community asset.
As a grant-powered 501(c)(3) Indiana nonprofit corporation, we connect aspiring homeowners with partner builders and intentionally develop homes at a price point the traditional market is not serving. That helps keep costs down while building stronger, balanced communities.
Construction is planned to begin in the spring on 27 lots with a variety of affordable 800 to 1,200 square foot home designs.