Habitat for Humanity of Evansville is now taking applications for homeownership. Click here for a pre-application. Please fill this out and return it to the Habitat office at 1401 N. Fares Ave.
Are you interested in owning your own home? It can be possible with the help of Habitat for Humanity of Evansville. If you answer yes to the following questions you may qualify.
YES I have NEED
I may have need for a Habitat for Humanity home if:
• I currently do not qualify for traditional financing from a bank
• My current living situation is overcrowded
• My current living situation has major problems that my landlord will not fix or I am unable to fix myself.
YES I have the ABILITY TO PAY
I may be able to pay if:
• I can afford to pay approximately $275 a month on a no-interest mortgage
• I have no liens or judgments
• I have not had a bankruptcy in the last four years
• My household income does not exceed 60% of the area median income based on the number of people living in my household (See chart below for income guidelines.)
YES I am WILLING TO PARTNER
I am willing to partner if:
• I am willing to work 300 hours (sweat-equity hours) on my home and the homes of others.
• I am willing to attend homeownership workshops.
| # of people in family | Low Income | High Income |
|---|---|---|
| One | $12,800 | $25,560 |
| Two | $14,600 | $29,220 |
| Three | $16,450 | $32,880 |
| Four | $18,250 | $36,540 |
| Five | $19,700 | $39,480 |
| Six | $21,150 | $42,360 |
| Seven | $22,250 | $44,520 |
| Eight | $24,100 | $48,240 |
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, handicap, familial status, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or sources of income.