Family Selection

Habitat for Humanity uses a screening and application process to select deserving Partner Families.  To be eligible to purchase a Habitat house, families must meet the following requirements and complete a 3-phase selection process.

1. You must have a job making at least $23,400.00 a year.
2. You must be living in housing that is too small, cost too much or run down, etc.
3. You must not be able to get a conventional home loan.
4. You must live or work in Teller County for the past 12 months.
5. You must be able and willing to work on your own home for 300-400 hours. This is called "Sweat Equity".
6. You must be willing to work with Habitat and help spread the good news about Habitat for Humanity.