Application & Selection

The homeowner application and selection process takes place in conjunction with new construction projects.  The process may take up to a few months to complete and includes several steps:

1) Informational sessions held

Interested applicants must first attend an Informational Session where members of the Family Selection Committee discuss current housing opportunities, explain the application process, distribute applications and answer questions.  These sessions are scheduled with each project.  Dates and times will be posted on our website when available. NOTE: Applications are only available through these informational sessions.  We do not mail applications.

2.) Applications are submitted and reviewed

Applications may be dropped off or sent into the Habitat office on or before the published deadline.  Our volunteer Family Selection Committee reviews applications for completeness and verifies that applicants are eligible based on our eligibility criteria.

3) Home interviews

Members of the Family Selection Committee schedule home interviews with eligible applicants to further verify eligibility.

4) Presentation to Board of Directors

Eligible applicants are presented to the Board of Directors for final approval.

5) Selection of partner family

Eligible applicants are chosen to become Habitat partner families.  These prospective homeowners join the Family Partnership Program, when they will attend a first time home buyer’s course, work on their own homes, and learn valuable financial and home improvement skills to complete required sweat equity hours!