Homeownership : Get Housing Help : Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County

Thank you for your interest in becoming a homeowner! Our homeownership program empowers working individuals and families to help build and then purchase their own home. We partner with future homeowners every step of the way, and provide the education and support needed to become successful homeowners.

Please contact our Homeowner Services Coordinator, Denise, with any questions at 320-762-4255.

To receive more information about our homeownership program, please complete the inquiry form below.

Continue to scroll down the page to learn:

Eligibility criteria
About our homes
What does it cost?
How to apply

How do I apply?

View and Download Application

View our printable brochure on the homeownership program.

Homeownership Application Inquiry

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Phone Number

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Am I Eligible?

Habitat homeowners are selected based on the following criteria:

1. Need for housing

Does your current home have health, safety or affordability issues?
Do you have fewer bedrooms than necessary for the size of your family?

2. Ability to pay

Are you free of any collections, delinquencies or bankruptcies?
Does your income fall within 30-80% of the area median income for Douglas County?

Household Size	Minimum-Maximum Income
1 person	$20,450-$54,400
2 people	$23,350-$62,200
3 people	$26,250-$69,950
4 people	$31,200-$77,700
5 people	$36,580-$83,950
6 people	$41,960-$90,150
7 people	$47,340-$96,350
8 people	$52,720-$102,600

3. Willingness to partner

Are you willing to contribute 200 hours of sweat equity?
Are you willing to participate in education and training programs?

4. Lived or worked in Douglas County for at least the previous 12 months

About Our Homes

A typical new house has about 1,200 square feet of finished living space. Most homes have three bedrooms and one bathroom. Habitat uses green building practices to make homes and their utilities affordable. Homes are built with volunteers led by our Construction Manager.

Click here for example floor plans and pictures

What does it cost?

Habitat homes are a hand up. Homeowners make regular monthly mortgage payments, which are recycled to help build more Habitat homes.

Habitat is an equal housing opportunity.