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Applicant Qualification Criteria |
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To qualify for a Habitat
home, you MUST:
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Have a housing need such as poor heating, leaking roof,
overcrowding, unsafe/inadequate conditions OR a rent payment that is too high
for your income. Just wanting to buy a house in NOT a need.
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Have sufficient reliable and
verifiable income to pay the mortgage payment, and an acceptable credit
history. Income limits vary by
family size. For example a family of four with an annual income of at least
$12,300 up to $29,520 meets the income guidelines.
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Be
willing to become a Habitat
Partner by agreeing to perform 350-500 hours
of sweat equity by:
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(1) working on your house and other Habitat projects;
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(2) attending homebuyer education classes and homeowner meetings;
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(3) and committing to maintain your new home and neighborhood.
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Prospective
Applicants should first attend an orientation workshop
in order to receive an application to apply for a Habitat home. If you need
help filling out the application, call the office
(229)245-1330, ext 22 or 30. |
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To verify workshop times and locations check
our calendar or
call the office @ (229) 245-1330 ext 30. |
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For help managing your debts click
here |
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Habitat follows a very strict
nondiscrimination policy regarding gender, family/marital
status, sexual orientation, religion, skin color, ethnic
background, country of origin, age and disability. We do not
discriminate in hiring employees or in selecting homeowners. |
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