To Become a Habitat for Humanity Homeowner
Habitat for Humanity in the Central Berkshires provides opportunities for homeownership to eligible families in the Central Berkshire region, including Pittsfield, Dalton, Hancock, Hinsdale, Lanesborough, Lee, Lenox, Peru, Richmond and Windsor, Massachusetts.
Prospective homeowners are evaluated using three criteria:
- NEED
We look for families who are living in inadequate housing and who do not have the financial resources to buy a home without some help. - ABILITY TO PAY
We look for families who have a stable income, either from employment or from other legitimate sources, who have an acceptable credit history, and who don't have excessive debt. - WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER
We look for families who are willing to work hard to build their own home and also help build homes for other Habitat families, who are responsible neighbors, and who have shown that they are financially responsible by making regular payments to landlords, utility companies, and other creditors.
Partner families invest themselves in the program by putting in up to 500 "sweat equity" hours on building home under construction. The families then purchase their home through a no interest, no profit mortgage.
APPLYING FOR A HABITAT HOUSE
Families who feel that they meet the above criteria should contact Central Berkshire Habitat For Humanity at 314 Columbus Avenue in Pittsfield, call (413) 442-3181, or submit the contact form below to request an application. Applicants will be asked to provide financial and personal information. All information received from the application and Family Selection process is treated with strict confidentiality.
