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Habitat for Humanity
of Kent County

425 Pleasant Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone (616) 774-2431
Fax (616) 774-4120


Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5 pm

Saturdays
By Appointment

Habitat for Humanity International

121 Habitat Street
Americus, GA 31709
Phone (912) 924-6935
Toll Free 1-800-HABITAT

Habitat for Humanity
of Kent County

425 Pleasant Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone (616) 774-2431
Fax (616) 774-4120


Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5 pm

Saturdays
By Appointment

Habitat for Humanity International

121 Habitat Street
Americus, GA 31709
Phone (912) 924-6935
Toll Free 1-800-HABITAT

Application and Homeownership Requirements

If you are interested in applying, begin the process today by calling (616) 588-5235, or e-mail your name, current address, and phone number to homeownership@HabitatKent.org.

 

Homeownership Requirements

 1.  Need for Housing (One of the conditions must be present with your current housing)

  • Inadequate conditions – unsafe, unhealthy, inadaptable for disabled persons, etc.
  • Overcrowded – more than two people or two opposite sex children in one bedroom
  • Unstable or transitional situation – shelter, staying with family/friends, etc.
  • Cost-burdened by expenses
  • Unable to qualify for bank or government loan

 2.  Willingness to Partner with Habitat (All requirements must be met)

  • Complete application package and participate in application process
  • Attend all required meetings, workshops, and classes
  • Perform required “Sweat Equity” volunteer hours (300 – 500)
  • Accept available properties and home design plans
  • Prepare for responsibilities of homeownership

 3.  Ability to Pay for a Home (All requirements must be met)

  • Household income must be between 30 – 50% of area median income (income guidelines below)
  • Show proof of at least 12 months of steady, stable income (all lawful sources of income counted)
  • Demonstrate reliability in paying rent, utilities, and other bills
  • Possess solid credit history with satisfactory payment of debts
  • Have ability to save and pay a down payment of $1,000 (one time expense
 
Do you think you meet these requirements?  Call now! You may qualify to purchase your own Habitat home.

Learn who our Habitat homeowners really are

 

If you are interested in applying, begin the process today by calling (616) 588-5235, or e-mail your name, current address, and phone number to homeownership@HabitatKent.org.

 

Homeownership Requirements

 1.  Need for Housing (One of the conditions must be present with your current housing)

  • Inadequate conditions – unsafe, unhealthy, inadaptable for disabled persons, etc.
  • Overcrowded – more than two people or two opposite sex children in one bedroom
  • Unstable or transitional situation – shelter, staying with family/friends, etc.
  • Cost-burdened by expenses
  • Unable to qualify for bank or government loan

 2.  Willingness to Partner with Habitat (All requirements must be met)

  • Complete application package and participate in application process
  • Attend all required meetings, workshops, and classes
  • Perform required “Sweat Equity” volunteer hours (300 – 500)
  • Accept available properties and home design plans
  • Prepare for responsibilities of homeownership

 3.  Ability to Pay for a Home (All requirements must be met)

  • Household income must be between 30 – 50% of area median income (income guidelines below)
  • Show proof of at least 12 months of steady, stable income (all lawful sources of income counted)
  • Demonstrate reliability in paying rent, utilities, and other bills
  • Possess solid credit history with satisfactory payment of debts
  • Have ability to save and pay a down payment of $1,000 (one time expense
 
Do you think you meet these requirements?  Call now! You may qualify to purchase your own Habitat home.

Learn who our Habitat homeowners really are

 

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Habitat for Humanity of Kent County
425 Pleasant Street SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: (616) 774-2431
Fax: (616) 774-4120

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