Become A Homeowner.

The Family Selection Committee is actively seeking applicants to become Partner Families.
HFH-WC will review three (3) distinct criteria for a potential Partner Family:

1) Need

2) Ability to Pay

3) Willingness to Participate

NEED
• Your present housing must be considered inadequate as per the following:
   - you are unable to meet city maintenance standards
   - the building has structural problems
   - the water, electrical, sewage, or heating systems are not functioning properly
• You have not been able to obtain housing by conventional means

ABILITY TO PAY
• Home is actually bought from Habitat for Humanity - Washington County
• You must demonstrate your ability to pay to HFH-WC:
   - the monthly mortgage
   - real estate taxes
   - insurance
• You must be able to meet all other family financial obligations
   - HFH-WC can help you develop a budget in order to determine eligibility

WILLINGNESS TO PARTICIPATE
• 12 hours of "sweat equity" must be completed prior to review of your application
• 250 hours of "sweat equity" must be completed by one adult each per family
before house can be occupied
   - this can include hours worked by extended family or friends
• 50 hours of "sweat equity" must be completed after home is completed
   - this assures that Partner Families pass on what they have experienced
• Maintenance and repairs are your responsibility after you move in
• Maintain an ongoing relationship with HFH-WC after moving in, and includes:
   - financial counseling
   - household maintenance education

 

If you would like to know more about how you may qualify to become a Habitat homeowner, call our office at 1-262-626-4625 or view / print a copy of our Partner Family Brochure in PDF format.

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