Ever wonder about how families are chosen to be Habitat homeowners? Each month, the Holmes County affiliate of Habitat receives numerous inquiries for home ownership. Candidates for a Habitat House must meet and follow strict qualification guidelines. Among these guidelines are the desire, ability and commitment to put in many hours of "sweat equity" into their Habitat homebuilding project.
family selection
The Family Selection Committee: Habitat's family selection committee is comprised of several dedicated volunteers - generous-hearted folks who donate countless hours of their time to help make the dream of home ownership a reality for deserving families. The process of selecting a homeowner family is a laborious one, but one done with generosity, sensitivity, and compassion.
do you qualify ?
If you think you might be eligible for a Habitat Home, read the following guidelines:
- General - If you have a stable family unit and have a regular monthly income and have lived or resided in the Holmes county school district for six months or more, you may qualify.
- Need - If you are living in a substandard, overcrowded or inadequate condition, or if your rent is over 30% of your income you may qualify.
- Ability to Pay - If you have a good work and credit history, pay your bills on time and have approximate annual income with the following range you may qualify.
willingness to partner
If you are willing and able to volunteer 200 hours per adult to work for Habitat, and are willing to participate in a financial counseling program you may qualify to be a Habitat for Humanity partner family.
interested? then contact us at
Holmes County Habitat For Humanity
PO Box 418
Millersburg, Ohio 44654
(330) 674-4663
