Family Selection Criteria - Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity

The Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity Family Selection Committee considers the following items when a family has applied for a home.
	1. Need: The need for adequate shelter. The Family Selection Committee visits the prospective homeowner at their home to assess the condition of their present living conditions. They will consider the size, condition, and cost of the present home during the visit.
2. Willingness to Partner: The family must show they are willing to form a partnership with RAHFH. They demonstrate this by keeping appointments, filling out paperwork accurately and on time, and have shown a willingness to perform the required 300 hours of sweat equity.
	3. Ability to Pay: The family must show they have the resources to meet the minimum income guidelines. This is determined by reviewing the family’s income, credit, expenses, assets, liabilities, taxes, and legal matters. The family must be willing and able to make regular monthly payments for rent, utilities, and other financial obligations. Click here for income guidelines
The Rockford Area Habitat does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, family status or marital status, or because all or part of income is derived from any public assistance program. The date of the next Homeowner Orientation has not been determined. You will be provided advance notice, by mail, in regard to the time, date and location of the Homeowner Orientation. Applications for homeownership will be distributed only at the Homeowner Orientation. Click here for registration form Visit our Calendar of Events