Service Name
Sweat Equity Programs
Eligibility
The family's income must be at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI) (see website for a table with income guidelines) The family's credit score must be 640 or higher. The family's debt-to-income ratio cannot exceed 41%, including future house payment. The family cannot own another house. The family must be willing to work at least 35 hours per week on all the houses within their group, half of which must be completed by the people on the mortgage and the other half can be completed by family and friends of the people on the mortgage.
Languages
Spanish
Fees
$750 is needed upfront for a down payment. $300 is needed upfront to pay for hand tools and a credit report. Mortgages and interest rates are determined by income and the closing rate.
Address CountryCode
US
Service Hours
M - Th 7 am - 5:30 pm
Service Description
Income verification, proof of citizenship
Application/Referral Process
A pre-application must be filled out. These can be obtained online or in the office. An appointment must be made to submit and review the pre-application.
Description
Provides a program for income eligible families and individuals to build new homes. Families are grouped together to help each other build their own homes.
Taxonomy
Service Point ID
10174
Operational Status
Operational
Telehealth
No