Potential applicants may call our office at 330-785-2700 to find out when the next open application day is scheduled.  These are held on an as needed basis (approximately once or twice a month).  You may also stop in and pick up an application to take home and return when complete.

If you plan on attending an open application day you will need to know the following information:

1.  Gross Monthly Income

2.  Monthly Expenses

3.  Long Term Expenses (i.e. credit cards, car loans, student loans) - know the monthly payment and the balance which would pay it off.

4.  Landlord Information - Name, address and telephone number

Qualifications for Potential Applicants are as follows:

Applicants must have:

1)  The need for Adequate Shelter (this need is established by the Family Selection Committee)

2)  The willingness to partner with Habitat (Each adult in the household must complete 250 sweat equity hours through volunteering)

3)  A decent and responsible credit history - If you have a bankruptcy, it must be discharged for one year.  If you have any active law suits, judgements or liens your applicantion will be declined.

4)  The ability to pay a monthly mortgage payment (ranging from $450-$500 a month)

The entire process for a Habitat house should an applicant be approved can take anywhere in between 12-24 months to complete.  We do not provide emergency housing.