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Program: HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM - HFH - NEVADA COUNTY

Agency: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY



Description

Habitat for Humanity partners with local families to build and sell affordable homes in Nevada County. The Home Ownership Program helps low-income families become homeowners by offering affordable mortgages and support throughout the homebuilding process.

Services include:

  • Affordable homeownership opportunities for income-qualified families
  • Income eligibility between 30% and 80% of the Nevada County area median income
  • 500-hour “sweat equity” commitment per household toward home construction or other Habitat services
  • Selection process based on need, income stability, and partnership readiness
  • Application review process that includes interviews and home visits by the selection committee


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Program Phones:
530-274-1951
Main
530-274-1951Business Line
Senior Administrator
Lorraine Larson
Executive Director
530-274-1951
[email protected]

Website: www.nchabitat.org
Email: [email protected]

Program Information
HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM - HFH - NEVADA COUNTY  
Location: Housed inside the United Methodist Church, 236 South Church Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(Map)
Program Hours:
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Bus Service: Available
Service Area:

Program Delivery
Eligibility: To be eligible for this program, a household must:
- Reside in Nevada County
- Have a total gross income between 30% and 80% of the Nevada County area median income (AMI)
- Demonstrate a need for housing (examples include substandard housing, overcrowding, or cost burden)
- Show the ability to make affordable monthly mortgage payments
- Commit to 500 hours of sweat equity, including construction and/or organizational support tasks
- Participate in interviews and home visits as part of the selection process Adults Families Females Males
Languages: English
Application Process: When Habitat is ready to select more families for the homeownership program, they hold an orientation meeting to discuss eligibility criteria, the application process, and supplemental documents that applicants need to assemble. At this time, Habitat will provide applications and outline important dates and deadlines.
Program Fees: There is no fee to apply. If selected, a family will purchase their home for a 1% down payment and make a monthly mortgage payment that is 30% or less of their monthly income. The will also be required to contribute 500 hours of Sweat Equity.


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