Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County Eligibility Requirements

Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County is financed through both private and federal contributions and utilizes volunteers, along with family members, to build homes which are then sold to successful Family Partners at cost and with a no-interest mortgage that includes property taxes and insurance. The average monthly payment will be approximately $400 to $650. Costs are estimates only. Actual expenses may vary.

In order to become a Habitat homeowner, an applicant must:
 meet all of the requirements and conditions listed in Section A
 provide all of the required supporting documents listed in Section B
 complete an Application for Housing (Section C)
 be selected as a Family Partner
 meet the financial requirements
 complete all Sweat Equity requirements
 demonstrate a true Habitat Partner attitude

If you are interested in owning a Habitat home and you believe that you meet the following guidelines, we encourage you to complete this application and return it to: 225 No. 5th Street, Suite 200, Grand Junction, CO 81501. If you need assistance when completing this application, please call (970)255-9850 (Office hours: Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm). All information gathered by HFHMC is considered confidential and will only be used for our Family Selection Process.

If you are able to answer “yes” to the following statements, you are invited to complete this application for the Habitat Partner Program:

___  I/we meet the minimum annual income requirement of $16,965 for one individual (max.
$46,215 for a family of eight).  

___  I/we have lived in Mesa County for at least one year prior to the date of application.

___  I/we acknowledge that in order to qualify for a Habitat home, I/we must be a U.S. Citizen or
  have Legal Permanent Resident Status.

___  I/we understand the Sweat Equity requirements and am/are willing to partner with Habitat for
        Humanity of Mesa County.

___  I/we understand that I/we must pay a down payment of $2000 towards our home. $250 is due
  upon acceptance into the Habitat Partner Program, and $1,750 is due at closing.

___  I/we are responsible about paying our bills and I/we have not filed for bankruptcy in the past
  two years.

___  I/we understand that I/we am/are applying for a homeownership program offered by Habitat
        for Humanity of Mesa County. I/we am/are prepared to make monthly mortgage payments.

Thank you for your interest and commitment in becoming a Habitat Family Partner.

Year 2008 Guidelines

Family Size	25% Median	50% Median
One through Four	$16,965	$18,850
Four	$21,560	$26,950
Five	$23,280	$29,100
Six	$25,000	$31,250
Seven	$26,720	$33,400
Eight	$28,440	$35,550

If you would like to learn more about home ownership, call us (970) 255-9850 or complete the online interest form and we will contact you prior to our next meeting.