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Homeownership

Do you qualify for a home through Habitat for Humanity in Okaloosa County?

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We're here to help you find out.

WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT THIS TIME

OWNING A HOME IS ACHIEVABLE

Habitat for Humanity Okaloosa County makes homeownership possible and affordable for hard-working families who otherwise would find themselves trapped in deplorable conditions. They are able to gain the independence, security and financial stability that homeownership provides along with a sense of pride as they become a part of safe, thriving communities.

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There are no categorical barriers to obtaining housing through Habitat, including race, color, religion, gender, handicap, familial status or national origin.

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The first step towards qualifying for a home is to meet the basic pre-qualifications and submit the required information to the Habitat office.

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The basic criteria to qualify for a Habitat home starts by living or working in Okaloosa County for at least one (1) year.

APPLICANTS MUST DEMONSTRATE

NEED FOR HOUSING

  • Unhealthy or unsafe living conditions – landlord is not maintaining property

  • Overcrowding

  • Living with friends or family because you cannot afford to live on your own

  • Receiving government assistance of Section 8 or live in public housing

  • Unable to afford rent increases any longer

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WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER

  • Willingness to complete 300 hours of “sweat equity” per adult

  • Participate in homebuyer educational workshops

 

ABILITY TO PAY

  • Must have stable income for at least one (1) year in order to make an affordable mortgage payment

  • $500 application fee

  • $35 credit report

  • Owe less than 40% of your monthly income on expenses

  • No bankruptcy in past three (3) years

  • Acceptable credit payment history

  • Applicant must have a bank account that will verify activities and balances as part of your requirements in your document list. Online accounts such as Chime are not acceptable.

ANNUAL GROSS INCOME REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION

You must have a copy specific documents in order to apply. If you have a co-applicant, they must provide all of the same information about themselves. Originals cannot be accepted, you must provide us with copies that we can keep. Incomplete documentation will result in denial of application for lack of documentation. You may need to download Adobe Reader to view document. 

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> DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT LIST

The below form is for previewing only.

See 'Annual Gross Income Required' chart to qualify. Food stamps are NOT considered as income​.

 Income amount must be accurate or the application may be disqualified. 

Requirement #2 – I have not declared bankruptcy in the last three (3) years. I have not declared bankruptcy more than once in the last 20 years.
Requirement #3 – I/We pay rent on time (Habitat for Humanity of Okaloosa will verify this.)
Requirement #4 – I/We will partner with Habitat and put in 300 hours of "sweat equity" per adult; first, working on other families' homes, then building my own home and working in the ReStore. I/We will also attend budget classes and workshops.
Requirement # 5 – PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY** I/We have a need for housing due to: (this will be verified)
Requirement #6 – I/We have lived or worked in Okaloosa County for at least one year prior to applying.
Requirement #7 – None of our household members are registered sex offenders.
Requirement #8 – I/We are US Citizens. (If you are a Resident Alien, you must provide a copy of your "Permanent Resident Alien" card, and it must not be expired.)

The above listed requirements are for pre-qualifications ONLY. If you meet all of the listed requirements, pleases fill out the information listed below.

 

A Habitat associate will contact you for an appointment to begin your application process. 

Equal Housing Opportunity

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, or any other protected status.

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