We are excited to help you begin your journey to homeownership! We recommend attending our Virtual Homeownership Information Sessions to learn more about our program.
If you have questions, please contact us at familyservices@houstonhabitat.org or phone at 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.
Click on each section to see the list of required documents and tips for how to obtain.
Download Required Documents Checklist
Both applicant and co-applicant will need to provide copies of the following:
All members of the household, 18 or older must supply a copy of:
Additional Resources:
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.
Verification of Child Support Income
Per city and state requirements, Verification of Child Support Income is required for each person in the household age 18 or older regardless of whether you have or do not have any dependent children.
Last two (2) years of Tax Returns (1040) for each person 18 or older in the household; 3 years if self-employed with Schedule C.
Documentation is required for the last 12 months for all household members, 18 or older.
Child Support
If you are receiving Child Support, you will need to also supply a copy of the Child Support Financial Activity Form.
Alimony (Divorce Decree)
Social Security Award Letter (most recent )
Disability (most recent Award Letter)
Retirement/Pension (most recent Statement of Payment)
Married
Per State of Texas property laws, lawfully married applicants must apply with their spouse as co-applicants and must provide income information and all required documentation.
Seperated
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.
Divorced Copy of Divorce Decree
Widowed Copy of Death Certificate
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.
We are here to help you with the application process!
familyservices@houstonhabitat.org
713-671-9993 x287
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 housold: $33,150 minimum and $53,000 maximum. The single home buyer 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 secure land that keeps 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 purchas will be based on the following:
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.
