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Homeownership

Four Steps to Home Ownership

Step 1

You must demonstrate all three of Habitat’s criterion:

  • A need for improved housing
  • Ability to pay an affordable mortgage
  • Willingness to partner with Habitat through sweat equity

This step helps determine if the program is a good fit for you and your family before you apply. Read more...


Step 2

Your total gross household income must fall within Habitat’s current guidelines:

  • Income from all sources for all household members age 18 and older
  • Income is calculated before taxes and deduction’s

Review the income chart to determine if your household qualifies.


Step 3

We review credit history to determine whether applicants pay obligations on time.

  • No bankruptcy in the past 3 years
  • Must be a first-time homebuyer
  • Debt and mortgage payments must meet program limits

Credit scores are not considered, but credit history is very important.


Step 4

Complete the Pre-Qualification Application to get started.

  • Our team reviews your information
  • Qualified applicants move on to a full program application

This step does not commit or obligate you to a purchase.


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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, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

  • Habitat for Humanity-Clinton County
    Habitat for Humanity-Clinton County

    1032 West Main Street
    Wilmington, OH 45177
    937-655-9484

    Hours:
    Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
    Thursday 11:30 - 1:00 pm
    or
    call for an appointment

  • Habitat for Humanity-Clinton County ReStore
    Habitat for Humanity-Clinton County ReStore

    1032 West Main Street
    Wilmington, OH 45177
    937-382-7605

    Hours:
    Wednesday: 11:30 - 5:30 pm
    Thursday: 11:30 - 5:30 pm
    Friday: 11:30 - 5:30 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 - 3:00 pm

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