APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Habitat families are selected based on four criteria:
Need for Adequate Shelter:
- Your present housing is unsafe or unsuitable because of problems with utilities such as electricity, plumbing, heating, handicap accessibility, structural safety, etc.
- Crowding – there are too many people for the number of bedrooms
- Your are currently living in temporary housing or sharing with another family
Ability to Pay: Your income must be reflected on the chart below:
Household Size |
Annual Gross Income Range |
1 |
$12,350 – 24,700 |
2 |
$14,100 – 28,200 |
3 |
$15,900 – 31,800 |
4 |
$17,650 – 35,300 |
5 |
$19,050 – 38,100 |
6 |
$20,450 – 40,900 |
7 |
$21,900 – 43,800 |
8 |
$23,300 – 46,600 |
Willingness to Partner – All families selected for the program invest 400-500 hours of “sweat equity” and a small down payment.
Residence – You must have lived in East Jefferson County for at least one year.
To request an application packet call or email the HFH/EJC office.
email: habitat@olympus.net
Phone: 360-379-2827
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