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How To Apply

If you are interested in becoming a DuPage Habitat homeowner, YOU MUST ATTEND a Homeowner Application Session. If you are applying with a spouse, partner or other co-applicant, BOTH OF YOU must attend the Application Session. All applicants must attend the ENTIRE Application Session. The next steps and how to fill out the application will be explained in detail. Application sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Child care is provided.

Next Steps:

1. You must attend an application session and receive an application.
2. You complete the application and submit all required paperwork within 30 days.
3. Habitat checks your credit and references.
4. If you qualify financially, Habitat visits you at your current home and conducts an in-person interview.
5. If your application demonstrates that you are the best fit for our program, you are selected as a candidate for homeownership.
6. Habitat and you sign a letter of intent confirming the elements of partnership.
7. You make a downpayment and attend budgeting, financial preparation, home repair and other classes. 'Sweat equity' is earned for these classes.
8. Upon completion of the classwork, you are designated for a specific house and begin earning 'sweat equity' on the build site.
9. You finish 100% of your 'sweat equity' and demonstrate that you have savings for closing costs.
10. Habitat sells you a home and holds a dedication celebration.

Non-Discrimination Policy: DuPage Habitat is an equal opportunity houser. Fair and equal treatment is given to all applicants for homeownership regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or veteran status as protected by law.