How are families selected?
| Step 1: Attend an orientation and find out more about Habitat’s program and how to apply | ||
| Step 2: Return your application to Habitat. The Family Selection Committee (FSC) evaluates your family’s financial preparedness for homeownership, including credit history, debt and income | ||
| Step 3: FSC volunteers schedule an interview in your home to meet your family and see your living conditions | ||
| Step 4: FSC meets to evaluate families. If there are more qualified families than homes available, a drawing is held | ||
| Step 5: Habitat staff presents your application to city hall (if necessary) and Habitat’s Board of Directors for approval | ||
| Then meet other homeowners at New Family Orientation and begin sweat equity—500 hours of volunteer work towards the completion of your new home | Meanwhile, attend homeowner education and leadership training meetings to prepare you for moving in and being a part of your new community |
Move In! |
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| Ongoing: make timely mortgage payments, maintain your home and maintain healthy relationships with other homeowners and Habitat, and participate in neighborhood activities! | ||
Please note: It takes about 5 months to select families from application to approval, and the sweat equity period normally lasts 8-12 months. If you have an immediate need for housing, another non-profit housing organization may be able to help you right now.
