Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area

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HOW TO QUALIFY

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To be eligible to purchase a Habitat home, you must meet the following 3 criteria: Need of Housing
	Shelter inadequate - structural defects, lack of heat, maintenance problems
	Number of bedrooms inadequate (dependent on age, number and gender of persons in household)
	Environment inadequate - families feel unsafe
	Rent not affordable - rent more than 35% of monthly income
	Unable to purchase a home through any other means
	Housing is transitional

Ability to Pay
	Gross (before tax) monthly income of $1,000 - $3,200 depending on family size
	Ability to make house payment of $400-$500 per month
	Ability to make $1,500 deposit for closing costs
	Proof of United States Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident status

Willingness to Partner
	Completing requests in full by given deadline
	Completing 500 hours of sweat equity after Board approval and prior to moving in
	Willingness to participate in a high-publicity program
	Willingness to maintain the land and home after purchase, be a good neighbor and abide by neighborhood regulations

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