Updated information concerning deadline and informational gathering.
The Wood County chapter of Habitat for Humanity is taking applications for its next build, planned for North Baltimore in early 2015.
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization building simple, decent, affordable homes for lower-income families in Wood County.
UPDATED INFO – Habitat for Humanity will be at Praise Chapel, 500 West Broadway in North Baltimore, Ohio, Tuesday night, February 17th @ 7 PM for a special service. Habitat for Humanity will be building a house in North Baltimore.
They will be explaining who is eligible, the application process, and more details on their building program.
The whole community is welcome!
DEADLINE EXTENDED Interested individuals/families are asked to read, complete and submit the pre-application form by February 17.
Please share this message with anyone you know who may be interested.
Additional information is available on the Habitat for Humanity of Wood County web page at: http://www.wchabitat.org/
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Homeownership Pre-Application Form (you can work with the pdf or the copy & paste the form from below)
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Dear Applicant,
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization building simple, decent, affordable homes for lower-income families in Wood County. Please read this Pre-Qualification form carefully and answer all questions as clearly and accurately as possible. Our Family Selection Committee will review the information you provide. Following an initial review, we will contact you concerning submitting a full application for a home. If you do not meet our guidelines, we will notify you by letter. Please be patient, this review process can take 30 to 90 days.
Thank you,
Family Selection Committee
PLEASE SUBMIT WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO ADDRESS BELOW BY FEBRUARY 17, 2014
When you have completed this questionnaire please return it to:
Habitat for Humanity of Wood County
P.O. Box 235
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419-353-5430
Our office is located in Trinity United Methodist Church, at 200 N. Summit St., Bowling Green, Ohio 43402.
We are pledged 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.
Before you apply!
• All liens and judgments must have been cleared prior to application.
• Please call us if you are in need of a financial consultation on your situation.
Please describe your situation in the following criteria:
Housing need:
The housing I live in is: ____
Overcrowded. ____
Poorly maintained (substandard). ____
In a dangerous neighborhood. ____
A temporary housing situation ____
Other_________________________________
Ability to pay:
Habitat homeowners purchase their Habitat home and are required to pay their monthly mortgage payment without incurring undo financial hardship. Your credit history will be considered in this regard. There is no interest on the loan for a Habitat home.
1. What is your estimated monthly household income? __________________
(Monthly income includes jobs, social security, disability, food stamps, and child support, if reliable).
2. Bankruptcy status: Have you had a bankruptcy? YES NO (please circle one).
If yes, when did you file for bankruptcy? __________
What date was it discharged? _________
I am willing to partner with Habitat:
The homeownership program requires that you partner with Habitat. 250 “Sweat Equity” Hours (volunteer hours) are required for single applicants and 500 hours for dual applicants. Sweat equity is completed by attending a mandatory monthly Homeowner Education meeting, attending budgeting workshops, volunteering with us in the office and working on building or rehabbing your home and those of other Habitat families.
Are you willing to do this? YES NO (please circle one).
We are always seeking to purchase new lots on which to build/rehab homes. We do our best to match the area you wish to live in with what we have available, but we cannot guarantee a suitable match. Please indicate your top three areas in Wood County in which you would be willing to purchase a Habitat home.
1. _____________________________________
2. _____________________________________
3. _____________________________________
Highest Level of Education: ________________ ________________
Applicant Co-Applicant
Are you currently enlisted, a veteran or a spouse of a veteran or military personnel?
(Please circle one or write “N/A”) _____
Revised 8/28/14
Please provide the following information and sign the authorization on the back:
Applicant Name: (Please Print)
_______________________________
Marital Status: (Please circle one)
Unmarried Married Separated
Phone Numbers:
Home: _____________________________
Work: _____________________________
Cell: _____________________________
Co-Applicant Name: (Please Print)
_______________________________
Marital Status: (Please circle one)
Unmarried Married Separated
Phone Numbers:
Home: _____________________________
Work: _____________________________
Cell: _____________________________
Are you (and Co-Applicant) a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?
Applicant: (circle one) Yes No
Co-applicant: (circle one) Yes No
IF “no”, please explain: _____________________________________________________
How many people will be living in the home, including you? _____
Name Date of Birth Relationship
__________________________ _________________ _________________
__________________________ _________________ _________________
__________________________ _________________ _________________
__________________________ _________________ _________________
__________________________ _________________ _________________
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Please list all sources of income received on a monthly basis and send in required proof of income listed on the last page.
Monthly income includes jobs, social security, disability, food stamps, and child support (if reliable).
Source of Income Gross Amount (before taxes)
________________________________ ___________________________
________________________________ ___________________________
________________________________ ___________________________
________________________________ ___________________________
________________________________ ___________________________
How did you hear about Habitat for Humanity of Wood County?
_________________________________________________________________________
Revised 8/28/14
CREDIT REPORT AUTHORIZATION AND PRIVACY DISCLOSURE FORM
I hereby authorize and instruct Habitat for Humanity of Wood County (“HFHWC”) to obtain and review my credit report. My credit report will be obtained from a credit reporting agency chosen by HFHWC. I understand and agree that HFHWC intends to use the credit report for the purpose of evaluating my financial readiness to purchase a home.
I authorize ___ I do not authorize __
I understand that I may revoke my consent to these disclosures by notifying HFHWC in writing.
I affirm that the information that I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information may cause my disqualification for the purchase of a HFHWC home.
Applicant’s Name (Print) Co-Applicant’s Name (Print)
Applicant’s Signature Co-Applicant’s Signature
Applicant’s Social Security Number Co-Applicant’s Social Security Number
Date: Date:
Address: (Print) Address: (Print)
You must submit the following documents with this pre-qualification:
1. Last 2 years of most recent tax returns filed
2. 12 weeks of pay stubs for each applicant
3. Documentation of all other household income
(e.g. social security, disability, food stamps and child support)
