Physical Address:
2447 Old 421 South
Boone, NC 28607
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Click here to find out more information on the job opening for a Part-Time Resource Development Manager.
Own a Home
There are three criteria every Habitat partner family must meet to qualify:
- Need: Applicants must be in need due to:
(a) Overcrowded or substandard conditions,
(b) Unreasonable housing costs in relation to gross income,
(c) Physical need requirements,
(d) Unable to get a conventional loan.
- Ability to pay: The families we serve are those with an annual income between 30% and 60% of the Watauga County median income. They also must demonstrate the ability to make monthly mortgage payments on a no-interest home loan.
- Willingness to partner: Upon approval, applicants must work between 250 and 500 hours of "sweat equity." This commitment to becoming a partner with Habitat involves helping volunteers build their house, and training to be a great homeowner and good neighbor in the community.
2012 Income Guidelines
| Family Size | Income Guidelines* |
| 1 | $12,390 - $24,780 |
| 2 | $14,160 - $28,320 |
| 3 | $15,930 - $31,860 |
| 4 | $17,670 - $35,340 |
| 5 | $19,840 - $38,220 |
| 6 | $20,520 - $41,040 |
| 7 | $21,930 - $43,860 |
| 8 | $23,340 - $46,680 |
*Based on HUD guidelines for 30%-60% of Watauga County Median Income
HUD Guidelines of 2/1/12
If you meet these criteria please fill out an application.
Application Timeline
Timeline takes approximately six months to one year to complete.
1. Family meets income guideline and requests an application.
2. Family submits full application with cover letter and recent pay stub.
3. Family Selection Team reviews application at monthly meeting. If application meets initial requirements, applicant is assigned to a Family Selection Team member.
4. Family Selection Team member contacts applicant and invites them to an orientation meeting. Applicant receives reference forms for landlord, employment verification, income verification, and credit. Family Selection requests credit report.
5. Complete budget counseling with assigned Family Selection member.
6. Assigned Family Selection Team member visits the applicants' current residence. Team member rates applicant on willingness to partner, ability to pay and need and presents findings at next meeting.
7. Applicant visits job site and completes 10 sweat equity hours.
8. Family summary presented to Team. Team votes whether or not to recommend applicant to Board of Directors.
9. Application presented to Board of Directors for acceptance or denial.
10. Acceptance/Denial letter sent within 2 weeks.
