In order to qualify for a Habitat-NYC home, you must meet the following criteria:
1. Need Families must be living in either substandard or overcrowded housing conditions or have a severe rent burden (pay more than 50 percent of household income for rent).
2. Willing to Partner. Families must be willing to help build their home and the homes of their neighbors by providing 300 hours of “sweat equity” per adult household member.
3. Income Requirements. Families must earn between 50 and 80 percent of the area median income. Please see the table below for income ranges.
Income Requirements*
Household Size//Minimum Income//Maximum Income
1 //$24,800 //$39,700
2 //$28,350 //$45,350
3 //$31,900 //$51,050
4 //$35,450 //$56,700
5 //$38,300 //$61,250
6 //$41,100 //$65,750
7 //$43,950 //$70,300
8 //$46,800 //$74,850*
*As per U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 2006 Figures.
For more info and an application, send a self-stamped envelope with $.65 cents postage to:
Habitat for Humanity - New York City
Atlantic Avenue Selection
334 Furman Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201