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Home Buyer | Nevada County Habitat for Humanity

Home Buyer | Nevada County Habitat for Humanity

Phone number
(530) 274-1951
Category
Home
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Eligibility
Nevada County residents who meet income criteria and demonstrate need for affordable housing; selection based on need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner (500 hours sweat equity); no discrimination based on race, sex, color, age, handicap, religion, marital status, or income source
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Nevada County Habitat for Humanity's Home Buyer program provides affordable homeownership opportunities through a partnership model where selected families contribute 500 hours of 'sweat equity' building their home and others' homes, then purchase at affordable terms with ongoing homeowner support and financial counseling.
Value
Affordable homeownership with below-market mortgage terms, 500 hours sweat equity requirement, ongoing homeowner support and financial counseling
Espanol
No Spanish resources currently listed on website; contact office directly for language assistance
URL
https://nchabitat.org/home-buyer/
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Homeowner Selection

Please read the information regarding our Homeowner Selection Criteria. If you feel that you meet these criteria and would like to attend a public informational meeting as described above, please contact the NCHFH office to sign up or complete the request form below. When we receive your completed form, we will keep it on file in order to notify you by mail of the time and location of the next orientation meeting.
The selection of applicants who will purchase homes from Nevada County Habitat for Humanity will be done by the Homeowner Selection Committee using these criteria in a way that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, handicap, religion, marital status, or because all or part of the applicant’s income is derived from public assistance.
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C) Willingness to Participate as a Partner with Habitat

Sweat Equity

If selected, you become a “partner” in the Habitat program. Your assistance in constructing your home and the homes of others is called “sweat equity.” Your volunteer “sweat equity” contribution of 500 hours must be completed before purchasing your home.
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Responsible Homeowner

You will be responsible for maintenance and repairs of your home from the time you purchase. Willingness to be a responsible neighbor, including respect and consideration for your property, our neighbors and your neighborhood.
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Homeowner Support

After moving into your home, the Homeowner Support Committee will maintain an ongoing relationship with you. This includes financial counseling and household maintenance education.
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Click here to download a PDF brochure with the above information.

If you are interested in learning more or applying for homeownership, please complete the following information, and we will notify you in advance of our next homeowner application and information session.