HOMEOWNERSHIP

Review the list of Ownership Requirements or click on the Homeowner Qualification Guidelines brochure in English* or Spanish*.
If you would like to attend one of our orientations (which are mandatory before applying for a Habitat home) please fill out a pre-application form (*pdf) in English or in Spanish. Mail it to us or drop it by our offices at: Bend Area Habitat for Humanity,1860 NE 4th Street, Bend OR 97701

If you live in Crook County...

Review the list of Ownership Requirements or click on the Homeowner Qualification Guidelines brochure... Crook County Guidelines.
If you would like to attend one of our orientations (which are mandatory before applying for a Habitat home) please fill out a pre-application form... Crook Co. pre-application. Mail it to us or drop it by the head office at Bend Area Habitat for Humanity, 1860 NE 4th Street, Bend, OR 97701

If you have any questions, contact our Family Services Manager, DeeDee Johnson (541.385.5387 x227) or email DeeDee.

Are you three steps away from your Habitat home?

Many people think that Habitat for Humanity builds homes for the homeless. This is far from the truth. We build homes for families that are caught between the rising cost of homes and the salaries that they earn locally. We do not give away homes, rather we sell homes at no profit and finance them with zero interest loans. There are three criteria that we will evaluate:

1. The ability to pay - Families must meet salary guidelines and other financial standards to prove that they can afford to pay for their home. Many people find that owning a Habitat home is less expensive each month than their current rent. However we must verify income and other financial information that you provide in the application.

2. The willingness to partner – We expect that each family will contribute between 400 and 600 hours toward the building of their home. You would need to be able to adjust your existing work and child care schedule to add the 8-12 hour weekly obligation. Our hope is that you will help other families down the road to feel a part of the community and celebrate the positive changes that are a part of homeownership.

3. Living in substandard housing - Habitat will consider the current conditions of your house or apartment. Is the rent too high for your income? Are there dangerous aspects to the place in which you are living? Is it overcrowded or are teenage children of different genders sharing rooms? We want to provide housing to families that cannot meet these community standards.

How does my family apply? You must attend an orientation in order to be considered for homeownership. These orientations are held four times each year, or as needed. During the orientation we will walk you through the entire process and be available to answer all your questions.