Houston
County Habitat for Humanity partners with low income people and the
community to build simple, decent, affordable housing. The three
principle criteria for our home ownership program are:
- a need for simple, decent housing
- ability to pay a no-profit, no interest mortgage
- willingness to be an active partner with Habitat
Houston County Habitat for Humanity is “not a hand-out—but a
hand-UP!” Habitat provides the tools, guidance, and support and it
is up to you to use this opportunity to make significant changes in
your life. Your good attitude and hard work will empower you to
overcome challenges and obstacles so that home ownership will be
within your reach. This is how we work with you to ensure your home
ownership experience will be positive and successful over the
long-term.
This means we are an opportunity for you to ‘break the cycle of
poverty’ and become a successful homeowner. It also means you will
face challenges. You will be required to perform hundreds of Sweat
Equity hours; complete education on budgeting, legal affairs, and
home maintenance; work with a housing counselor to improve your
credit; and successfully pay debts, closing costs, and monthly
mortgage payments.
Houston County Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity
housing provider and complies with federal regulations regarding
housing discrimination. We consider applicants without regard to
their race, religious preference, gender, physical ability or
handicap, familial status, national origin, or any other categories
protected by law.
We do not provide emergency housing, rental assistance, repairs,
or renovations. See Other Community Resources for referrals to
community agencies who handle these issues and more.
For information on how to apply, go to
 Houston County Habitat for Humanity complies with the Equal
Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Housing Act, and Home Mortgage
Disclosure Act. |
