Application Process
Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity is currently accepting applications for Homeownership. Please contact Evelyn Moten at 989-753-5200 x 220 to begin the process for Homeownership.
Step 1: Contact Evelyn Moten
Step 2. Complete Pre-Assessment
The Homeownership Process also includes:
- Credit Check
- Criminal and Sexual Offender Background Check
- Verification of Rental History
- Verification of Income & Assets
- Partner Selection Committee Review for Board Approval
Step 3: Board of Directors Approval
Board meets monthly to approve prospective homebuyers to the Home Ownership Program.
After Approval
Step 1: Sweat Equity Hours (250-400 hours)
Each adult over the age of 21 must complete Sweat Equity that can include:
- 125 hours of construction
- 25 hours of classes and meetings
- 100 Sweat Equity hours may be earned through other volunteer opportunities in the ReStore or your community
Step 2: Homeowner Education Classes
Prospective Habitat homeowners are to complete all required homeowner training sessions prior to closing on their home. Topics include financial management and budgeting, home maintenance, and financial and legal aspects of homeownership.