Apply for a Home

Habitat is looking for families . . .

with a need to improve housing

with ability to pay a mortgage

willing to partner with Habitat

willing to make a long-term commitment

with family stability

with time and energy to be successful

willing to help improve their housing situation and their community

willing to build community with other Habitat homeowners

willing to help themselves

Eligibility:

Resident of Lake County

USA citizen or legal resident

Willing to accept style, type and location of Habitat house

Need

Ability to pay

Partnership

Basic Requirements:

Need

substandard housing; many repairs needed

overcrowding

unsafe structure

high rent compared to income

non-accessible to a family member

Ability to pay

stable family income

work record of at least four years

income range $26,000 - $40,000 a year (based on family size)

monthly income covers expenses

manageable debt

two years past discharge of bankruptcy

Partnership

complete application process

work 500 hours of "sweat equity" on yours or others' houses, at Habitat ReStore, at the HFH office

attend educational meetings

participate in budget counseling

willing to build community with Habitat

How to apply
Call the Habitat office at 847-623-1020 x 121 or e-mail brenda@habitatlc.org to be placed on the mailing list for applicant meeting notification

You must attend one applicant meeting to learn about the Habitat program and receive an application

Return application to Habitat by due date

Submit documents and references as requested

Check our calendar for upcoming dates

Community referrals
Social agencies, churches and individuals are encouraged to inquire for a potential applicant. Habitat will gladly answer questions, but a name is placed on the mailing list only when a potential applicant takes the initiative to call.

Agencies should encourage families to attend meetings, even if they have not called first.

Habitat welcomes and appreciates all efforts in "spreading the word" and helping in the search for new homeowners.

Current Habitat Homeowners

The Yon Family now lives at Carter Woods (House #89)

Vidal Family Dedication (House #53)