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