Victory Village: Habitat Riverside’s Veterans Housing Project Finally Comes to Life
- Kirk Carlson
- Oct 17
- 2 min read
After years of planning, Habitat for Humanity Riverside is launching a long-anticipated housing community for veterans and their families. The project, known as Victory Village, is accepting pre-qualification applications for new, energy-efficient, single-family homes in Jurupa Valley.
Building Homes, Honoring Service
In partnership with the California Department of Veteran Affairs (CalVet), Habitat Riverside plans to build 26 homes exclusively for veterans, surviving spouses, and families of fallen service members. These homes have been designed to be EnergySTAR rated and energy-efficient.
Prospective homeowners can choose between two floor plans: a 3-bedroom / 2-bath model or a 4-bedroom / 2-bath model. Importantly, all homes are built with the option to be ADA-compliant, making them accessible to veterans and family members with disabilities.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must meet several criteria:
• Be a veteran with honorable discharge, a current service member, or a surviving spouse. DD-214 or proof of service is required.
• Live or work in Riverside County.
• Be a first-time homebuyer, or have not owned a home in the last three years.
• Have a satisfactory credit history (no tax liens, manageable debt, stable credit).
• Demonstrate ability to repay a mortgage, with steady income.
• Earn between 50% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Riverside County, based on household size.
• Qualify for CalVet / REN benefits.
Habitat is accepting pre-qualification interest forms via their website or by contacting their Family Services Manager.
Why Victory Village Matters
1. Restoring Stability and Dignity
Homeownership is more than just having a roof overhead. It represents stability, community roots, and emotional grounding. Veterans who have faced frequent moves, disability discharges, or unstable housing now have a chance to anchor themselves and their families in a safe, dignified way.
2. Accessibility & Inclusion
By designing homes with ADA-compliance options, the project acknowledges that many veterans and their families live with disabilities. These homes are not “afterthoughts”—they are built with accessibility in mind.
3. Financial Education & Support
Habitat Riverside offers no-cost workshops to homeowners covering topics such as financial literacy, home maintenance, health and wellness, and more. These wraparound supports help ensure homeowners are prepared not just to move in, but to thrive.
4. Community Integration
Victory Village is located in Jurupa Valley, and the exteriors are designed to blend into the surrounding neighborhoods. This ensures veterans are welcomed into existing communities rather than set apart.
5. Model for Veteran Housing Nationwide
If successful, Victory Village can serve as a blueprint for other cities and counties. It proves that veteran-specific, accessible housing is feasible when public, private, and nonprofit sectors collaborate.
How You Can Support
• Spread the word among veteran networks and local veteran service organizations.
• Apply or refer eligible veterans or surviving spouses to submit pre-qualification interest forms.
• Donate or volunteer to support Habitat Riverside’s build efforts.
• Promote the ADA-accessible design angle — it strengthens the case for inclusive veteran housing everywhere.
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Victory Village is more than a housing project. It’s a promise that the service and sacrifice of veterans will not be forgotten—and that every veteran deserves a safe place to call home.
Let’s see this vision through to reality.
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