The application process can take about 4 weeks. The sooner you submit the required documents, we can review your completed application.
The sweat equity requirement takes 6- 8 months, depending on your availability and work hours.
Typically, from submitting an application to home purchase, most families are in the program for about a year.
If applicants do not meet Houston Habitat for Humanity’s criteria for homeownership and are not selected for 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.
No, there is no limit! You can apply as many times as you’d like for a Habitat home. We encourage applicants who do not make it the first or second time to reapply!
Per State of Texas property laws, if you are legally married, but separated, your spouse is required to be a co-applicant and must provide income information and all required documentation even if he/she will not live in the house.
Yes, all members of the household, 18 or older must supply a copy of their Birth Certificate, Permanent Residency Card OR Naturalization Certificate with their application.
No, a single person must meet the income requirements for a 1-person household. Your annual household gross income must be between $50,000 – $53,000 and generally qualify for a 2-bedroom home. Applicants must also demonstrate a need for shelter, a good credit score, ability to pay, have a willingness to partner, and be a legal resident 18 years of age or older.
Location can often be the biggest factor in determining the price of a house. We work hard to purchase land at a low cost throughout the greater Houston area which helps us keep the houses we build affordable. Often these locations will be outside of the 610 Loop.
Check out our interactive map to see where we are currently building homes. Remember, the home that you will ultimately purchase will be based on the following:
We offer homes with 2, 3, or 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, ranging from 950 to 1,400 sq. ft. The home you purchase will be based on your family’s needs, your budget, and the homes Houston Habitat has available at the time of your closing.
We know that becoming can be an overwhelming process. You can always contact us at familyservices@houstonhabitat.org or 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.
