Families

Selection of Habitat Homeowners
Those interested in applying for a Habitat home can request an application by calling the Habitat message phone, emailing MCHFH using the link on this website or can download the application from this website. The Habitat message phone is Hood River 541-386-7982 or White Salmon 509-493-3720. Completed applications are reviewed by the Family Selection Committee. Habitat for Humanity adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy and all Fair Housing Laws. We build for families of all faiths.

All interested applicants must meet the following initial criteria:

• Applicants must have lived in the communities served for at least one year prior to application.
• Applicants must currently be living in either substandard or inadequate housing. This may include overcrowded or unsafe living conditions.
• Applicants must be willing to partner with Habitat to complete 500 hours of "sweat-equity" in the building of their home and other Habitat homes. Applicants must have adequate income to pay for a Habitat mortgage.

How the Selection Process Works:

• Applications are reviewed by the Family Selection Committee to insure that minimum requirements listed above are met.
• A home visit is arranged with the applicant.
• Credit, employment, and references are checked.
• Families who are accepted or rejected are notified by mail.
• In addition to those accepted for homes, a few back-up families are notified that they may have an opportunity for housing if a selected family drops out of the program for any reason.