Apply for a Habitat Home

Apply for a Home

Our Family Selection Process is complete at this time. To apply for our next build please fill out the Home Interest form and you will be contacted when the next process begins. Thank you.

Family Selection Criteria

The need for a decent and affordable house is the most important criteria in the selection of a family. Families with the greatest need will be given priority consideration.
Families must have the ability to make mortgage payments and meet all the obligations of owning a home including payment of any condominium/association fees, homeowner insurance, all taxes, utilities and repairs. Applicants must allow a verification of: employment for the last two years, at least six months of employment in the present position, credit history including a judgement search and reference checks. An applicant's history of financial responsibility is considered.
Applicants must agree to partner w/ Habitat in the homeowner processwhich includes: interview by the Family Selection Committee, approval by the Board of Directors, all paperwork requested by the Family Selection Committee during the review process, making escrow payments while building their home to cover the closing costs, completing 400 hours of sweat equity (the families participate in building their homes alongside volunteers/professionals), participating in homeowner taining programs, and other ways of supporting and partnering with Habitat that may arise.

Considerations

You will be considered for a Habitat home if your present housing is not adequate and if you are unable to obtain adequate housing through other conventional means. Lack of adequate housing may include problems with the present structure; water, electrical or sewage service systems; heating system, or failure to meet city property maintenance standards. Also taken into consideration are the number and the ages and the gender of children compared to the number of bedrooms in your present home.
The percentage of your monthly income that you currently spend on housing is considered to determine need. You will be required to openly and fully discuss your financial situation with Habitat personnel.