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Habitat for Humanity is always seeking Partner Families for future home builds! Applications are available at the ReStore, 1200 Commerce Parkway; and in the Family Center, 1800 N. Blanchard St. If you know of a family in need of adequate shelter please have them contact Habitat today!

Click here to print an application or fill out the online application below.

Thank you for your interest in owning a Habitat for Humanity Home. There are three REQUIREMENTS to apply for a Habitat home.

1. Your current housing situation must be substandard (explained in this form).

2. Your family’s gross income (before taxes) must be between $2,191/month and $4,480/month.

3. You must be willing to partner with Habitat and provide 400-600 hours of “sweat equity” (volunteer hours) to the organization.

Please answer the questions on this form and we will review the information and contact you about the next steps in the application process. This will include submitting additional information and documentation.

If you DO NOT meet Habitat requirements, you will be notified within 90 days.

NOTE: Providing false information will immediately disqualify you.

Habitat for Humanity Mission Statement

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Future Habitat Home Owner Pre-Application Form

Background
How did you hear about Habitat? What person/agency referred you?
Have you ever applied for a Habitat House?
If Yes, when
What was the reason you were given for being declined?
Habitat Requirements
1. Substandard Housing
Do you own or rent your home?
- Own
- Rent
Number of adults living in your current home?*
Define the children (17 and younger) living in your current home. Age and gender. If none, please note.*
Number of bedrooms in your current home*
Check problems in the current home (check all that apply)*
- leaking or faulty roof
- faulty electrical wiring
- heating problems
- plumbing problems
- structural issues (foundation sinking, floors settling, etc.)
- unsafe neighborhood
- other safety issues
Explain other issues not identified in previous question
2. Income and Ability To Pay (answering Yes or No below does not automatically deny your application.
Have you filed for bankruptcy in he last two years?
Do you pay your rent on time?
Do you pay your utility bills on time?
Are you currently taking educational classes?
Do you currently have a court ruling (called a judgement/lien? against you for an unpaid debt?
Do you have any payments that you are making to a collection agency?
If YES, total balance due on debts in collection.
What is your gross (before taxes) YEARLY income*
Please list all sources of income (include Social Security, disability, food stamps and child support, if reliable and regular monthly payments. List the source of income (for example Whirlpool, job, and then the gross amount received per month (for example $1250)*
Total per month from above list (must be between $2191 and $4480 to qualify).*
Willingness to Partner with Habitat
I am able to provide 400-600 hours of "sweat equity."
I am able to attend Homeowners education classes.
I am willing to pay $50 to attend Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Courses before I get my home.
Signatures
By signing this, you are giving Habitat for Humanity permission to conduct a background check and a credit check.
Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Home Phone*
Work Phone
Cell Phone
Email
Email
Marital Status*
Social Security Number*
Are you a United States Citizen?*
Applicant Signature*
Date*
Check here if NO co-applicant
- No co-applicant
Co-Applicant's Name*
First Last
Click here if same address as applicant
- Same address
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Home Phone*
Work Phone
Cell Phone
Marital Status*
Co-Applicant - Social Security Number*
Are you a United States Citizen?*
Co-Applicant Signature*
Date*
Comments
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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