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Qualify and Apply for Homeownership

Qualify and Apply for Homeownership

What is Habitat for Humanity? 

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty and substandard housing.  It is not a giveaway program.  Houses are sold to partner families at no profit and financed with affordable loans.  Mortgage payments are used to build still more Habitat homes.

Qualifications
  • Must be a resident of Northeast Louisiana for at least 6 months
  • Currently living in sub-standard, subsidized, or unaffordable housing
  • Must be willing to contribute 500 hours of “sweat equity.”
  • Must have proof of steady income and have satisfactory credit history
  • Must be within 80% of the median area household income
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2017 Median Income Guidelines
Household Size Minimum Income Maximum Income
1 9,225 29,500
2 10,525 33,700
3 11,850 37,900
4 13,150 42,100
5 14,225 45,500
6 15,275 48,850
7 16,325 52,250
8 17,375 55,600
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Download Application & Documents

Download and fill out the application if you meet the criteria specified. Additional guidelines and helpful checklists are also part of the download.

 

To mail in an application, use the following address:

Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita

P.O. Box 2182

Monroe, LA 71207

 

To submit an application in person, use the following address:

Habitat for Humanity of Ouachita

1220 N 18th St, Suite 303

Monroe, LA 71201