Gateway Community Action Partnership’s Mill Creek Crossings program’s dream of making the American Dream of homeownership a reality for area residents will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, April 26 at 2 p.m. on Eagle and Grove streets in Bridgeton.

  Mill Creek Crossings homes are being built on South Avenue and Eagle Street in Bridgeton and all 10 units include three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, appliances and central air. Starting price is $77,500 and first-time homebuyers with an income of at least $31,200 (must have at least one dependent) are eligible.

  Construction will begin this spring and all 10 units are slated for completion by September. Applications are now available at Gateway’s administrative offices, 110 Cohansey St., Bridgeton.

  Pre-requisites for Mill Creek Crossings home ownership include: attend home buyers’ classes, have a permanent income, qualify for a mortgage, a credit score of at least 580 and be a United States citizen. Applicants must meet U.S. Housing & Urban Development (HUD) guidelines and be approved by the NJ Housing Affordability Service (HAS).

  Project funding is being provided by the NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA) through the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) program and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.

  For an application or additional information, call 800-457-3188.

  In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held Tuesday, May 3 at 2 p.m.