We are excited to help you begin your journey to homeownership! We recommend attending our Virtual Homeownership Information Sessions prior to beginning your application. If you are not sure if you qualify for our program please take our eligibility quiz.
If you have questions please contact us at familyservices@houstonhabitat.org or 713-671-9993 x287.
Gather the following documents as they will be required to submit with your completed application. You may submit your required documents digitally or provide paper copies.
Not sure where to find some of the documents? We have included links below to guide you.
You will need three (3) pieces of identification
Two (2) months of current pay stubs for each person in the household employed, 18 or older.
If self-employed, you will need the most recent two (2) months of your bank statements for all checking and savings accounts. You must include all pages, including blank pages.
Last (2) years W-2 for each person age 18 or older in the household
Check with your employer if you need pay stub or W-2 copies. If your employer pays through ADP or Paychex you can create a login to get copies of pay stubs.
Last two (2) years of Tax Returns (1040) for each person 18 or older in the household; 3 years if self-employed
Supplemental income documentation for the last 12 months
Now that you have your documents ready, download the Homeownership Program Application. The form is available in English and Spanish.
If you have questions please contact us at familyservices@houstonhabitat.org or 713-671-9993 x287.
Completed applications with all required paperwork may be mailed to:
Houston Habitat for Humanity
ATTN: Homeowner Services
3750 N. McCarty St., Houston, TX 77029
There is also a dropbox at the front of the Houston Habitat building where you can deposit your application package.
If you prefer to submit your materials electronically, please email them to familyservices@houstonhabitat.org with the subject line: “Application Documents”. Please note that we can not receive emails with attachments larger than 20 MB so, you may need to send your documents in more than one email.
Note: Your application is not complete until you have submitted the required documents. Please note that additional documentation will be required by Houston Habitat for Humanity during the application review process.
Upon completion of your application and receipt of required documents, Houston Habitat will begin the application review process.
Applicants are generally notified of their acceptance into the program approximately 60 days upon receipt of a completed application.
Questions about your application?
Please contact us by email at familyservices@houstonhabitat.org or by phone at 713-671-9993 x287.
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.
