Our application process begins with small group orientations. During the orientation, you will learn about financing, house sizes and options, and program timeframes. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the program.
Use the links below to sign up for an orientation. If you cannot attend an orientation online or by phone, please contact us at (360) 379-2827 or info@habitatejc.org.
Orientations about home ownership will be delivered via Zoom webinars and will be available through 2024 beginning in January. Meetings will be held every 3rd Monday from 2 pm to 3 pm and every third Thursday from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Follow one of these links to select a date and sign up.
In person orientations (No need to register, just show up) on the 2nd Tuesday of each month,
beginning February 13, at 3:00 at our office upstairs at 2001 W Sims Way, Port Townsend.
beginning February 13, at 3:00 at our office upstairs at 2001 W Sims Way, Port Townsend.
The three criteria for building a house with Habitat are:
Need
- Habitat partners with people who need a decent and affordable place to live. If you live in “substandard” housing and cannot solve your housing issues on your own, you may qualify.
- Substandard can mean unsafe or unhealthy, lacking utilities, too costly, overcrowded or temporary.
Ability to Repay a Mortgage
- As a partner family, you will buy a house from Habitat that you help build. You will repay a low cost mortgage not exceeding 30% of your income.
Willingness to Partner
- Homeowners invest 250 to 400 hours of sweat equity labor in building their own house. In addition, monthly homeowner classes prepare families for responsibilities of homeownership.