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  • Bringing people together

    to build homes, communities, and hope 

  • Bringing people together

    to build homes, communities, and hope 

Every family deserves a home base.

Like many communities across the country, Kent County is in an affordable housing crisis. Thousands of local families are living in overcrowded, unsafe, or unaffordable housing. Habitat for Humanity of Kent County works with families of all sizes, colors, ages, and backgrounds to help every family build a safe and healthy home base to pursue their dreams.

About Habitat Kent

Building our future.

Communities are strong when everyone has access to affordable housing. Unaffordable or inadequate housing is often the largest obstacle on the path to a family’s success. When families in our communities thrive, we all thrive.

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Volunteer

Offering a hand up.

When a homebuyer partners with Habitat Kent, not only do they build a new home, they develop the skills they need to become successful homeowners for the long haul.

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Apply To Repair Your Home

Building our future.

Communities are strong when everyone has access to affordable housing. Unaffordable or inadequate housing is often the largest obstacle on the path to a family’s success. When families in our communities thrive, we all thrive.

Donate
Volunteer

Offering a hand up.

When a homebuyer partners with Habitat Kent, not only do they build a new home, they develop the skills they need to become successful homeowners for the long haul.

Apply For A Home
Apply To Repair Your Home

We’re building a world where every family has

a strong foundation for success.

459

Homes built together.

$805

Saved annually on a Habitat Kent homeowner’s energy bill over an average Michigan home.

5,000

Volunteers working together every year.

1,616

Children living in a safe, stable, and healthy home.

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A Home Can Change Lives

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

  • Main Office:

    425 Pleasant St. SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    (616) 774-2431

  • Main Office Hours:

    Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5pm*

    *Main office currently closed to the public

  • North ReStore:

    5920 Alpine Ave NW, Comstock Park
    (616) 647-9292

  • Store Hours:

    Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • Donation Drop-Off Hours:

    Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

  • South ReStore:

    5701 Division Ave S, Wyoming
    (616) 531-4591

  • Store Hours:

    Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • Donation Drop-Off Hours:

    Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Group Interest Survey

  • Habitat for Humanity of Kent County provides a variety of volunteer opportunities which can vary depending on the group size, age restrictions, season and general availability. Construction opportunities are full day commitments. Should you prefer a partial day activity or volunteers to work in shifts you will be scheduled for specific tasks or in one of our 3 ReStore locations.
  • Age restrictions apply to certain projects and will be enforced. Most tasks require volunteers to be at least 16 years old. Specific jobs may allow other ages. These restrictions will be indicated by a member of the volunteer services department when a date is offered.
  • Please acknowledge that you understand groups may not be confirmed until 30-60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE AGREED UPON by our volunteer services department. Due to the volume of requests for volunteer opportunities, we will ask that you agree/disagree to the date we offer within a week’s time (unless otherwise noted in our email). This ensures we can look for an alternative date if necessary and place you within a timely fashion.
  • After the completed form is submitted expect to be contacted by a member of our volunteer services department within one week.

Home Improvement Program (Repair Program)

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  • If you are interested in our repair program, please review the following Selection Criteria sheet and then fill out and return the application. Be sure to include all of the required supporting documents that are listed on the last page.

    We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or lawful source of income.
  • Selection Criteria

  • 1. Proof of Homeownership

    ‐ Own home in our project coverage area that is your primary residence.

    ‐ Provide Proof of Homeowners Insurance Coverage (if you don't have home insurance, let us try to help you obtain it)

    ‐ Be current on property tax payments (to be verified by Habitat through city website) and be current on mortgage payments.

    ‐ Veteran applicants may apply if living with relative who owns home.

    ‐ Have no more than $20,000 in cash assets.

    Due to funding requirements, Habitat Kent’s repair program only partners with homeowners from the above Grand Rapids, Michigan neighborhoods. If you have questions about your neigborhood location or would like refferals to other home repair services please call (616)-588-5258.
  • 2. Willingness to Partner with Habitat

    ‐ Complete application package and participate in application process.

    ‐ Perform required “Sweat Equity” volunteer hours if applicable.

    ‐ Be willing to accept a forgivable lien against property.

    ‐ Be present at home the day the work is being completed if possible.

    ‐ Maintain an attitude of cooperation and treat all stakeholders with respect.

    3. Ability to Pay for Repair

    - Total household income plus a modest percentage of home value cannot exceed the applicable limit in the chart below (percentage of home value only included when the home is worth more than $153,360).

    ‐ You must be willing and able to repay up to 40% of the total project cost.

    ‐ A reasonable payment plan will be offered to applicants who have a debt to income ratio less than 40%. Applicants that are not approved for a payment plan will have the option of paying 40% of the total project costs up front.
  • AMI limits updated 6/8/18

    Note: Habitat for Humanity of Kent County approves repair projects based on critical repair assessments, health & safety needs, budgetary constraints, and location. We reserve the right to decline any potential project that does not fit our stated goals.
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  • We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or lawful source of income.

    Instructions: Completely fill out the application (please complete all blanks). If your application is incomplete, you run the risk of not being accepted into the program. Along with this application, please be sure to turn in copies of all documents on the List of Supporting Documents which is on the last page. Please turn in the application by the due date written on page one. Your application will be kept confidential.
  • Applicant Information

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  • Co-Applicant Information

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  • Current Housing Information

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  • Household Information

  • *Please list everyone, other than applicant, who resides in the home.
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  • Need

  • Please place a check mark next to your need(s):
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  • Willingness to Partner

  • As part of the Willingness to Partner criteria, you will be required to pay a certain amount of the expenses incurred to repair your home. You will also be required to to sign a forgivable lien. Please read the following points carefully:
  • 1. The co-payment will be 40% of total project costs. Sweat Equity can be completed to lower the co-payment to 30% of the total project cost.

    2. You will be required to sign a forgivable lien also known as a forgivable second mortgage in the amount of the total project expenses. This lien will be reduced over time and will be forgiven after 5 years as long as you make your agreed upon payments. The forgivable lien helps ensure that you are not taking advantage of the program to repair your home so that you can immediately sell it for profit. Living in the home for at least 5 years after the repairs are complete effectively means the forgivable lien will not effect you at all.

    * By signing below, you are indicating your Willingness to Partner with Habitat *
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  • Asset Information

  • *Please list all household cash assets (checking & savings accounts, CDs, other bank accounts, cash, etc.) If you have more than $20,000 in cash assets, then you do not qualify for this program.
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  • Employment Information

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  • Income Information

  • *Please list all monthly household income amounts before taxes and deductions.
  • Applicant Income Information

    Type of Income:
  • Spouse or Household Member 1 Income Information

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  • Household Member 2 Income Information

    Type of Income:
  • Household Member 3 Income Information

    Type of Income:
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  • Feedback

  • *How did you hear about Habitat for Humanity (please check all that apply)
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  • Agreement, Authorization, and Release: Applicant and all household members age 18 and older: I am authorizing Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, Inc. (HFHKC) to evaluate my actual need for repairs to my home, my ability to repay the amount agreed upon for repairs, and my willingness to partner with Habitat. I understand that the evaluation will include personal visits (including an inspection of my home). I understand that providing false information is grounds for denial. I also understand that completion of this application in no way guarantees that I will receive assistance through the HFHKC Neighborhood Improvement Program. I authorize HFHKC to pull my credit report and screen my name against sex offender registries. I also understand that data collected from this application may be used along with other applicant data for statistical analysis. Confidentiality of personal information will be maintained according to HFHKC's Confidentiality Policy.

  • *Please read the following statements carefully and sign - *All household members who are age 17 and over should sign.
  • Applicant and all household members age 18 and older: I am authorizing Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, Inc. (HFHKC) to evaluate my actual need for repairs to my home, my ability to repay the amount agreed upon for repairs, and my willingness to partner with Habitat. I understand that the evaluation will include personal visits (including an inspection of my home). I understand that providing false information is grounds for denial. I also understand that completion of this application in no way guarantees that I will receive assistance through the HFHKC Neighborhood Improvement Program.

    I authorize HFHKC to pull my credit report and screen my name against sex offender registries. I also understand that data collected from this application may be used along with other applicant data for statistical analysis. Confidentiality of personal information will be maintained according to HFHKC's Confidentiality Policy.

    17 year olds: By signing below, I acknowledge that HFHKC will screen my name against sex offender registries. Confidentiality of personal information will be maintained according to HFHKC's Confidentiality Policy.
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  • Confidentiality Policy

  • *All information in your application package will be kept confidential

    Habitat for Humanity of Kent County is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of non-public information regarding applicants, homebuyers, and homeowners in compliance with the law. Accordingly, board members, employees, and volunteers who are permitted to have access to non-public information regarding applicants, homebuyers, and homeowners shall not disclose any of it to third parties without their consent, except as permitted by law. Access to non-public information (such as personal information, tax returns, pay stubs, income documentation, credit reports, housing payment status and history, etc.) is restricted to board members, employees, and a limited number of volunteers on a need-to-know basis.
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  • Information for Government Monitoring Purposes & Statistical Analysis

  • Please read this statement before completing:The following demographic information is often requested by the government to monitor our compliance with equal credit opportunity and fair housing laws. You are not required to furnish this information but are encouraged to do so. The law provides that we may neither discriminate on the basis of this information nor on whether or not you choose to furnish it. If you do not wish to furnish this information, please check the box indicating so.
  • APPLICANT:
  • CO-APPLICANT:
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  • Neighborhood Improvement Program List of Supporting Documents

  • Please be sure to turn in COPIES of all of the supporting documents listed here with your completed application. Do not include original documents with your application.
  • *Note: providing bank statements that show the deposit of benefits is insufficient. We require copies of your most recent benefit letters of benefit statements.
  • Drop files here or
    If you are unable to upload digital copies. Please mail or drop-off paper copies to Habitat for Humanity of Kent County 425 Pleasant St. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
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