"I never would have thought of owning my own home. It's taught me that if you have a goal and you work hard to achieve that goal, eventually things will come to you." -Badia, homeowner
How to Apply
The first step in applying for a Habitat home is attending a Homeownership Information Session at the Habitat Wake offices. Upcoming dates are:
Saturday, February 4 at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 14 at 9:30 a.m.
Habitat Wake's 4 Step Application Process
1. Attend an Information Session and submit an initial application
Attend a Homeowner Information Session, held at Habitat Wake or at your place of employment. The staff will assist you in filling out the application. After submission, staff will pull civil/criminal records and obtain your credit report. This step takes about 1 month.
If you'd like to see an application before the session, you can download one here (en español, clik aquí). Please bring it with you to the Information Session!
2. Formal application interview
Staff will request references and documentation from you (e.g., tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements) for review. You will then be invited for a one-hour, in-office interview. This step takes about 1 month.
3. Home interview
Habitat representatives will visit your home to meet your family, tour your current residence, and review your family budget. This step takes about 1 month.
4. Board of Directors' approval
After completing an orientation session, your application will be presented to Habitat Wake's Board of Directors for final approval. This step takes about 1.5 months.
Approved families then move on to complete 250 hours of sweat equity on their own home or the home of a fellow Habitat homeowner. Construction times vary on each home, but closing and move in is generally within a year of a family's approval. As the house nears completion, we'll celebrate with a dedication for the sponsors, volunteers, and the family.
Two homeowners talk about the application process and owning a Habitat home: