getting started
You can now apply online!
The application is also available to download below. To get started, attend an information session online and fill out the application.
Minimum and Maximum Income Requirements
50% AMI* Minimum |
80% AMI* Maximum |
|
Family Size | Gross Income Annually | Gross Income Annually |
1 | $27,600 | $44,150 |
2 | $31,550 | $50,450 |
3 | $35,500 | $56,750 |
4 | $39,400 | $63,050 |
5 | $42,600 | $68,100 |
6 | $45,750 | $73,150 |
7 | $48,900 | $78,200 |
8 | $52,050 | $83,250 |
*Area Median Income for Houston, The Woodlands and Sugar Land as reported by HUD
We made it easy for anyone to visit one of our homes.
You can now apply online!
The application is also available to download below. To get started, attend an information session online and fill out the application.
The application process takes roughly 6-8 weeks. The sweat equity requirement takes 6-12 months. It generally takes about 1 to 1.5 years to complete the entire process, from the date of the application to the house closing.
If applicants do not meet Houston Habitat for Humanity’s criteria for homeownership and are not selected into the program, they will receive a letter with a description of the reason and a list of HUD approved Financial Counselors or a referral to another qualified organization.
There is no limit to how many times an individual can apply for a Habitat home, so we encourage applicants who do not make it the first or second time to reapply!
Absolutely. For questions or concerns regarding the application process, please call (713) 671-9993 or email familyservices@houstonhabitat.org
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Houston Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity builder and complies with The Federal Fair Housing Act in the marketing, sale, and purchasing of properties.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for home ownership without regard to Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Disability and Familial Status.
For groups of 10+, you can now schedule a free 60-minute virtual information session with us. Please email familyservices@houstonhabitat.org to request a session for your group.