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Habitat Partner Families

How to Apply

 

This is not a give-away program but a joint venture – selected Partner Families (homeowners) are involved in all aspects of the work. Each participant is required to invest 500 hours of "sweat equity" into the construction of their own and other Habitat for Humanity homes. Partner Families qualify for a zero interest, 20 to 30 year mortgage with adequate income and good credit, and a down payment that must be made before they are allowed to move into their new home.

Selection of families is non-discriminatory. Race, color, ethnic origin, religion, sex, and family composition are not factors. In addition, house plans are modified as needed, for those individuals that are physically challenged.

What are the requirements I need to meet?

Our Selection Committee selects potential Partner Families for homeownership according to:


1. Substandard living conditions

  • Applicant would be currently coping with substandard living conditions which relate to overcrowding, dangerous living conditions, heating, water, electricity, bathroom facilities, plumbing or structural deficiencies or have an outlay of more than 40% of income for housing.
2. Ability to make adequate monthly house payments.
  • Applicants must meet Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles's Income Guidelines

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  • Applicants must not have open collection accounts, judgments, liens, etc.
  • If Applicants have declared bankruptcy, it must have been discharged at least two years ago.
3. Willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles.

  • Applicants must invest 500 hours of sweat equity in building their own home and those of their future neighbors.

  • Applicants must demonstrate willingness and ability to maintain their Habitat for Humanity home properly.

**Please take note that if you are legally married, but plan to apply to Habitat for as a single person, your divorce must be finalized before we can consider your application. Also, all applicants must be legal residents of the U.S.

 

How do I apply?

All applicants are required to attend one of our Homebuyer Orientation sessions to find out about specific program guidelines.  To find out more about our homebuyer orientation sessions or to be added to our notification list, please call us at (310) 323-4663 ext. 118.