WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS...for homes to be constructed in 2010 - 2011.
Please call our office at 616-754-5772, or stop by and visit us at 124 W. GroveStreet, Greenville, Michigan.
Who Qualifies for a Habitat House?
Habitat for Humanity selects people who are trying to take care of their needs and be independent, but cannot afford simple decent housing.
In order to qualify, you must be able to demonstrate:
Qualifications
You must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status (green card).
A bankruptcy must be discharged over two years.
You must have lived and/or worked in Montcalm County for at least one year.
You must have a dependable source of income and that income must be within 30% to 50% of the median income for Montcalm County.
You must be willing to partner with Habitat by fulfilling a minimum of 250 sweat-equity hours per adult household member on the construction of your (or another) Habitat house. You must also be willing to attend the required budget and home ownership and maintenance classes.
How to Get Started
Collect the following required information for your application:
Contact information for current and previous employers
Pay stubs for last three months
Last two years W-2's and Income Tax Returns
Recent proof of any cash assistance and food stamps received
Proof of child support payments
Proof of military benefits/workman's comp
Proof of any other income (for applicant(s) or any other person in the household who has an income)
Rent receipts for last three months
Current and previous landlord contact information
Copy utility bills for last three months
List of any current debts and copies of credit card bills