Housing Application

One step closer to your dream of homeownership. 

 We appreciate your interest in our Homeownership Program.

At this time,

we are ONLY accepting

homeownership applications for Veterans.

Income guidelines

(All households must meet these guidelines.)

URBAN AND SUBURBAN AREAS

MINIMUM ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM IS $34,000.00

Application

RURAL AREAS

MINIMUM ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME REQUIRED FOR PROGRAM IS $30,000.00

Required application documents

Documents listed below must be submitted with application or your application will be deemed incomplete and returned to you

  • 1 Month most recent paystubs
  • Most recent bank statement for all checking and savings accounts
  • Most recent W2 or 1099 AND most recent Federal tax return
  • Retirement monthly statement, if applicable
  • Child support documentation, if applicable
  • Social Security/Disability benefit or award letter, if applicable

Letter introducing yourself and your family – letter must describe your current housing situation, your housing needs and how Habitat can help.

Application

Partner with us

Sweat Equity

Each adult will volunteer 200 hours with Habitat. 100 of these hours will be on the construction site.

Education

You will participate in a series of workshops hosted by Habitat for Humanity. Topics include home maintenance, personal finance, and budgeting. 

Savings

Save $1,000 by opening a savings account and contribute a minimum of $25/month.

How to submit your application:

Please fill out the application as completely and accurately as possible.   

All information you include on this application will be kept confidential in accordance with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. Fair Housing, It’s Your Right.

Habitat provides you with coaching and tools necessary to become better prepared for homeownership.  For those who do not qualify for the Homeownership Program, due to credit issues, the Habitat HOPE Program is designed to address and clear those issues that prevent you from homeownership.

Have questions about the details of the program? Visit the Qualification page.

We pledge to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation.  We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

Option 1: Print and Fill Out

1. Download the application here.

2. Fill it in

3. Submit it by mail, email, or fax:

14930 LaPlaisance Rd., Ste 111
Monroe, MI 48161

dgraves@habitatmonroemi.org

Fax to 734-243-5770

Option 2: Apply Online

​Scroll down to complete the online application.

Application cannot be saved. Please ensure that you have all the information on hand before completed and that all required documents are saved as PDF’s and ready to upload prior to starting the application. Estimate time to complete the application is 30 minutes. 

Online application

1. How did you hear about the program?:

2. Area of Interest:

3. Applicant Information:

Co-Applicant Information:

Dependents: (Individuals that will be living in the house, not listed as a Co-Applicant)

(Individuals that will be living in the house not listed as a Co-Applicant)
Name
Name
Name
Name
Name

Applicant Current Address:

Co-Applicant Current Address:

4. Current Housing Information:

5. Applicant Employment Information:

Provide Name and Address of Current Employer below:

Co-Applicant Employment Information:

Provide Name and Address of Current Employer below:

6. Monthly Gross Income:

Please list any and all additional household monthly income.
Applicant
Co-Applicant
Applicant
Co-Applicant
Applicant
Co-Applicant
Applicant
Co-Applicant
Applicant
Co-Applicant

List any household member over 18 years of age who receive income, not listed as Applicant / Co-Applicant:

7. Declarations (Both Applicant and Co-Applicant)

If you answer Yes to A through E, please explain:

8. Authorization & Release:

Must be signed and dated by Applicant and Co-Applicant (if any).

The undersigned applicant(s) applied for the Habitat for Humanity of Monroe Program. The applicant(s) hereby authorize Habitat for Humanity of Monroe to evaluate the applicant’s need for the program. The evaluation may include the following: consumer credit report check, personal visits, employment verification, rent verification, verification of assets, criminal background check, sex offender check and contact of references. The applicant(s) authorize Habitat for Humanity of Monroe to obtain records pertaining to them and their family as requested, including necessary records related to financial matters including State and Federal taxes, court proceedings, Social Security Administration, medical care and employment/income.

The applicant(s) release(s) Habitat For Humanity of Monroe, its staff and volunteers from any and all liability, which may arise in connection with release of any information. The original or a copy of this application will be retained by Habitat for Humanity even if application is not approved. Applicant(s) also give permission to Habitat for Humanity and its partners to use photos and family bio in appropriate publications.

AUTHORIZATION FOR CONSUMER CREDIT REPORT:

Authorization is hereby granted to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe to obtain and review a consumer credit report (tri-merge report) for applicant and co-applicant (if any) listed on this application.

Applicant(s) understands and agrees that the consumer credit report will be used for the purpose of evaluating application to participate in the Habitat for Humanity Program and is necessary to make a full and accurate review of the application.

By signing below, applicant(s) hereby confirms that above has been read and agreed to. If permission being granted is received via e-mail/fax, typed/copied/printed name below represents said authorization.

9. Information for Government Monitoring Purposes: Please read before completing!

We are requesting this information to monitor our compliance with the Federal Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which prohibits unlawful discrimination. You are not required to provide this information. We will not take this information into account in connection with your application or credit transaction. The law provides that a creditor may not discriminate based on this information, or based on whether or not you choose to provide it. If you choose not to provide the information, we may note it on the basis of visual observation or surname.
(You may select more than one designation.)
(You may select more than one designation.)
Did you or anyone in your family serve or currently serve in the military?

10. Required Documents:

THE DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 4 files.
Letter introducing yourself and your family – Your letter must describe your current housing situation, your housing needs, and how Habitat can help.
Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 4 files.
Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 10 files.
Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 4 files.
Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 4 files.
Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 4 files.
Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 4 files.
Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 4 files.

Authorization and Release:

The undersigned applicant(s) applied for the Habitat for Humanity of Monroe Program. The applicant(s) hereby authorize Habitat for Humanity of Monroe to evaluate the applicant's need for the program. The evaluation may include the following: consumer credit report check, personal visits, employment verification, rent verification, verification of assets, criminal background check, sex offender check and contact of references. The applicant(s) authorize Habitat for Humanity of Monroe to obtain records pertaining to them and their families as requested, including necessary records related to financial matters including State and Federal taxes, court proceedings, Social Security Administration, medical care and employment/income. The applicant(s) release(s) Habitat for Humanity of Monroe, its staff and volunteers from any and all liability, which may arise in connection with release of any information. The original copy of this application will be retained by Habitat for Humanity of Monroe even if the application is not approved. Applicant(s) also give permission to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe and its partners to use photos and family bio in appropriate publications. By signing below, applicant(s) hereby confirms authorization and release to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe. If permission being granted is received via email/fax, typed/copied/printed name below represents said authorization. Authorization for Consumer Credit Report Authorization is hereby granted to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe to obtain and review a CONSUMER CREDIT REPORT (TRI-MERGE REPORT) FOR APPLICANT AND CO-APPLICANT (IF ANY) LISTED ON THIS APPLICATION. Applicant(s) understand and agree(s) that the consumer credit report will be used for the purpose of evaluating application to participate in the Habitat Program and is necessary to make a full and accurate review of the application. By signing below, the applicant(s) hereby confirms that above has been read and agreed to. If permission being granted is received via email/fax, typed/copied/printed name below represents said authorization

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