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Learn More About Qualifying For A Habitat For Humanity Home In Escambia, Ala.
September 12, 2012
The Escambia County (Ala.) Habitat for Humanity has announced orientation sessions for anyone interested in becoming a Habitat for Humanity homeowner. Interested persons must attend an orientation session in order to receive an application.
Orientation sessions are scheduled for:
- Monday, Sept. 24, 11:00 a.m. Unity House, 313 North Main St., Atmore
- Monday, Sept. 24, 6:00 p.m. 2nd St. Siloam Baptist Church, 209 East St., Brewton
- Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6:00 p.m. Escambia County High Auditorium, 1215 South Presley St., Atmore
- Thursday, September 27, 10:00 a.m.. Habitat ReStore. 1606 Douglas Avenue Brewton
- Monday, October 1, 6:00 p.m. Flomaton Elementary School, 1634 Poplar St., Flomaton
To qualify for the Habitat program:
- Applicants must have lived in substandard housing in Escambia County, Ala., for at least one year. Substandard housing can be defined as structurally unsound, plumbing or electrical problems, unsafe environment or temporary (for example, Section 8 or Housing Authority), overcrowding, renting, living with family member.
- Applicants must have a stable verifiable income of approximately $13,000 – $23,000 per year. Income limits vary due to family size. Documentation verifying income must accompany the application.
- Applicants must be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity in building the home and the homes of others. Each homeowner family is required to invest 450 “sweat equity” hours into the construction of their home and other Habitat homes.
- Applicants must be willing to accept responsibility for repaying Habitat what it costs to build/renovate the home. Habitat for Humanity offers a 20 year no-interest mortgage.
Pictured: An Escambia County (Ala.) Habitat for Humanity home under construction in Nokomis, Ala. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
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One Response to “Learn More About Qualifying For A Habitat For Humanity Home In Escambia, Ala.”
Thanks for helping us get the word out. We need more qualified applicants.
Alecia Glaize