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The staff at Habitat wants everyone in the program to succeed. They will do whatever they can to help you throughout the homeownership process — even if it’s as simple as praying for you.
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Habitat Greater Fort Wayne partners with hardworking families and individuals who are looking to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership. Since 1986, we’ve created affordable homeownership opportunities and advocated for the financial security and equity it creates for future generations.
Applicants must meet the criteria below and have either lived or worked in the county they are applying to for at least 12 months prior to applying.
Your annual pre-tax income must fall within the income guidelines for your household size and county of residence. These income guidelines are updated annually but we may update them at any time.
Family Size
1
Annual Min
$30,000
Annual Max
$46,900
Monthly Min
$2,500
Monthly Max
$3,908
Family Size
2
Annual Min
$30,000
Annual Max
$53,600
Monthly Min
$2,500
Monthly Max
$4,466
Family Size
3
Annual Min
$30,000
Annual Max
$60,300
Monthly Min
$2,500
Monthly Max
$5,025
Family Size
4
Annual Min
$30,000
Annual Max
$66,950
Monthly Min
$2,500
Monthly Max
$5,579
Family Size
5
Annual Min
$35,140
Annual Max
$72,350
Monthly Min
$2,928
Monthly Max
$6,029
Family Size
6
Annual Min
$40,280
Annual Max
$77,700
Monthly Min
$3,356
Monthly Max
$6,475
Family Size
7
Annual Min
$45,420
Annual Max
$83,050
Monthly Min
$3,785
Monthly Max
$6,920
Family Size
8
Annual Min
$50,560
Annual Max
$88,400
Monthly Min
$4,213
Monthly Max
$7,366
Family Size | Annual Min | Annual Max | Monthly Min | Monthly Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $30,000 | $46,900 | $2,500 | $3,908 |
2 | $30,000 | $53,600 | $2,500 | $4,466 |
3 | $30,000 | $60,300 | $2,500 | $5,025 |
4 | $30,000 | $66,950 | $2,500 | $5,579 |
5 | $35,140 | $72,350 | $2,928 | $6,029 |
6 | $40,280 | $77,700 | $3,356 | $6,475 |
7 | $45,420 | $83,050 | $3,785 | $6,920 |
8 | $50,560 | $88,400 | $4,213 | $7,366 |
Family Size
1
Annual Min
$25,000
Annual Max
$44,200
Monthly Min
$2,083
Monthly Max
$3,683
Family Size
2
Annual Min
$25,000
Annual Max
$50,500
Monthly Min
$2,083
Monthly Max
$4,208
Family Size
3
Annual Min
$25,000
Annual Max
$56,800
Monthly Min
$2,083
Monthly Max
$4,733
Family Size
4
Annual Min
$30,000
Annual Max
$63,100
Monthly Min
$2,500
Monthly Max
$5,258
Family Size
5
Annual Min
$30,000
Annual Max
$68,150
Monthly Min
$2,500
Monthly Max
$5,679
Family Size
6
Annual Min
$30,000
Annual Max
$73,200
Monthly Min
$2,500
Monthly Max
$6,100
Family Size
7
Annual Min
$30,000
Annual Max
$78,250
Monthly Min
$2,500
Monthly Max
$6,521
Family Size
8
Annual Min
$31,640
Annual Max
$83,300
Monthly Min
$2,637
Monthly Max
$6,942
Family Size | Annual Min | Annual Max | Monthly Min | Monthly Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $25,000 | $44,200 | $2,083 | $3,683 |
2 | $25,000 | $50,500 | $2,083 | $4,208 |
3 | $25,000 | $56,800 | $2,083 | $4,733 |
4 | $30,000 | $63,100 | $2,500 | $5,258 |
5 | $30,000 | $68,150 | $2,500 | $5,679 |
6 | $30,000 | $73,200 | $2,500 | $6,100 |
7 | $30,000 | $78,250 | $2,500 | $6,521 |
8 | $31,640 | $83,300 | $2,637 | $6,942 |
Most partner families complete the program within 18-24 months. The timeline may vary due to the construction schedule and the time needed to complete program requirements.
Typically, applications are open once per year so we encourage you to sign up for our email notifications. You will receive an email notification prior to the application opening with the dates and times!
There is a $15 fee to fill out the full application during the second step in our process but there is no acceptance fee. Applicants will have some costs associated with closing fees as well.
Any income that can be verified and is predicted to continue for at least three years or more.
Sweat Equity is the time your family must invest in Habitat by attending homeownership classes, volunteering at our ReStore, volunteering on Habitat builds, and eventually helping to build your very own home.
An applicant must complete the required amount of sweat equity outlined at the time of application.
We are currently building in Allen and Huntington Counties — for more information visit our Where We Build page.
Home specifications vary from 1,100 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, up to 1,400 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (for qualifying families with a verifiable need for more space). Locations and house specifications will be predetermined by Habitat, and applicants are not guaranteed the opportunity to choose a specific lot or home. To view current Habitat homes visit our Where We Build page.
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of the U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunities throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.