Potential homeowners must meet the following criteria:

  • Able to demonstrate the lack of adequate housing and the inability to access adequate housing through conventional means;
  • Have a consistent family income is not less than 30 percent or more than 60 percent of the area median income (AMI).  Based on family size, the following reflect general income guidelines that fall within this range:

Family of one:               $17,149-$34,239            Family of five:               $26,499-$52,910
Family of two:               $19,378-$38,690            Family of six:                $28,884-$57,672
Family of three:             $21,703-$43,333            Family of seven:           $31,195-$62,286
Family of four:              $24,090-$48,100            Family of eight:             $33,378-$66,646

  • Demonstrate an ability to pay for the home;
  • Demonstrate the willingness to partner with Habitat in building the home.
  • Participate in Old Colony Habitat for Humanity’s Family Partnership Program and be actively involved in assisting the affiliate to achieve its mission.

Have questions or want more information? Contact our Family Support Committee at family@oldcolonyhabitat.org.