Who can qualify for a Habitat house?
In general, any family who meets the 4 basic Habitat criteria can qualify for a house. Often these are families who are unable to meet the income and credit history requirements of banks. For more detailed information, see our Homeownership Eligibility Questionnaire. What 4 criteria must a family meet to partner with Macomb Habitat? • A Need for Shelter: Your current housing conditions are substandard. This could be due to structural, plumbing, heating, overcrowding, or infestation problems, as examples. • A Willingness to Partner: 250 sweat equity hours are required of each adult family member. This may include Habitat office work, helping with Habitat functions, or on-site building. • Ability to Pay: Employment history, credit history, and manageable debt history are reviewed and weighed. • Residency: You must be a resident of Macomb County for six (6) months minimum. Once I submit the Homeownership Eligibility Questionnaire, if I meet all the eligibility requirements, then what? You
