Everyone deserves a
decent, affordable place
to call home
Everyone deserves a
decent, affordable place
to call home
Home is the foundation of a better life, a healthy family, and a strong community. Habitat for Humanity Anchorage provides a hand-up (not a hand-out) to families struggling to attain safe, stable, and affordable housing. At the end of the process, Habitat homeowners not only gain a home, they gain the strength, stability, and self-reliance that homeownership provides.
... be a resident
Applicants must live or work in Anchorage, be a permanent, legal resident of the US, and live in the home they purchase.
... pay an affordable mortage
Habitat mortgages are less than 30% of homeowners' monthly income. Applicants must
show a regular income and financial responsibility.
Who qualifies for the program?
Every Habitat homeowner must:
... show a need
Applicants show that they have a current need for better housing: lack of space, rent over 50% of the family’s income, unsafe living conditions, etc.
... volunteer with us
All homeowners complete 250-600 hours of sweat equity per adult -- at the ReStore or the construction site -- as part of the down payment on their home.
First steps toward
Habitat homeownership
Official applications are only accepted during open application periods when a home is ready to be built or purchased. If you believe you meet the basic eligibility requirements, we ask you to take the following steps:
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Sign up for and information Session or Watch our 30-minute video about Habitat for Humanity and how to apply to become a homebuyer. (Details coming soon!)
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Complete the Interest Form online or print and submit to the Family Services Manager.
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You will be added to our interest list and will be among the first to receive an application packet and notified when an open application period begins.
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During an open application period, submit a completed application and all required supporting documentation to the Family Services Manager.
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HFHA will evaluate all applications for eligibility for the home buyer program. Qualified applicants will be presented to the board of directors for approval to the program.
How to apply:
Every year, traditionally in the Spring, we host a series of Information Sessions where potential homebuyers learn about our program and apply for homeownership. All Information Sessions are free to attend and you will have a chance to see what homes are available for purchase.
In order to qualify for homeownership through Habitat for Humanity, all applicants are required to attend one Information Session.