Home Buyer's Workshop

Upcoming Home Buyer's Workshops:

  • Spring 2010
  • Date and Location to be determined
  • Call 269-344-2443 to be put on mailing list

This free, 60-minute power point session provides basic information about how the program works and its impact on families and the community. Pre-Screening Forms will be available after the presentation.

Upcoming building sites will include: 1916 N. Union St., 1920 N. Union St., 1358 N. Krom St., 1335 Holland St., 1718 N. Rose and 1101 Hays Park. (Subject to change depending on family size and construction schedule).

Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity holds meetings in accessible locations. Individuals who need an accommondation to participate in this meeting should make their needs known as soon as possible by calling (269) 344-2443. (voice/relay).

We request that children do not attend the workshop. Please make aother arrnagements for your child care. Thank you.

To prepare for application, prospective applicants should start collecting required application information including:

  • Contact information for previous and current employers
  • Current pay stubs
  • Most recent W-2s and filed income tax returns
  • Recent proof of any cash assistance and food stamps received
  • Disability/SSI income statements
  • Proof of child support payments
  • Proof of military benefits, worker's compensation or pension
  • Proof of any other income (for applicant and other household residents)
  • Rent receipts; current and previous landlord information
  • Most current utility bills (at least 3 months)
  • List of current debts and receipts of recently paid-off debt

Those applicants who meet the income guidelines and pass a credit history review will be scheduled for a home visit by members of the Family Selection Committee.

equal housing logoAll applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic or religous background, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, height, weight or disability.