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If you would like to apply to become a Habitat homeowner, there are certain criteria you must meet for selection into our program. Huntington Area Habitat
is looking for families who:

  • Live in housing that is substandard, in bad condition, or is overcrowded;
     
  • Have a steady dependable income that enables you to meet the requirements of home ownership. We follow income guidelines based on the number of people in the family (see guidelines below);
     
  • Have a good credit history in handling your debt. In our evaluation of your credit report, we do not consider medical bills as part of your debt. You must not have filed for bankruptcy within the last five years;
     
  • Are willing to partner with us by providing 350 hours of work, called "sweat equity," on our Habitat houses, including your own.  While you will be responsible for about 175 hours as the applicant, you may enlist the help of friends to donate their hours toward your total 350.

    If you are approved, you will have the opportunity to purchase a new home at a very low price through a 25-year, interest-free mortage loan provided by Huntington Area Habitat. You'll be required to make a down payment of approximately $460.00, and be faithful in making your monthly mortgage payments which will average about $250.00 a month.

    Year 2008 Guidelines
    Family Size 30% Median 60% Median

    People interested in applying for a home, must attend one of our Partner Family Application Seminars.  This is the only time when applications will be administered.  Please call our office at (304) 523-4822 for more information on the next upcoming seminar or click here.

    		•  Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity pledges to the letter and spirit of U.S. and state policies for the achievement of equal housing. We do not eliminate applicants or discriminate because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, handicap, family status, ethnicity, national origin, or public assistance as a source of income.