There is a Family Selection/Nurturing Committee in each affiliate. This
committee contacts churches and social service agencies in neighborhoods
where Habitat plans to build. This committee distributes application forms
and Habitat information throughout the community. It also recruits, screens
and selects families. In addition, the committee interviews applicant families
and provides initial orientation to the Habitat program. Once a Habitat
partner is selected this committee assists in the transition to successful
home ownership.
 Selection Criteria:
1) To be eligible a family must be earning less than 50% of the average (median)
family income for Litchfield County. For 2002 the maximum income for a family
of four would be $29,950.
2) A family's actual housing need is based on the suitability of its current housing
situation.
3) The family must have an income sufficient to pay a mortgage and a good history
of paying bills.
4) The family must be willing to accomplish 400 hours of "sweat equity";
must be willing to assume financial responsibility for maintenance; get
along with others.
If you wish to receive more information on how to be considered for
a Habitat home, please send an email to: president@habitatnwct.org.
Please include the following information: Name, Address, Phone Number
& Email Address.
Page last updated 4-21-2003
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