Enroll now for the May 7th – June 11th session
PLEASE NOTE: The Financial Academy is a resource for the entire community! It does NOT guarantee you will be accepted into our Habitat Homebuyers Program, nor is it the “first step.” You will learn how to take control of your financial future whether you choose to apply to Habitat or not!
Purchasing a Home the Habitat Way
A decent, affordable home is an investment that lasts for generations. Habitat for Humanity homes are not free gifts – each family who partners with Habitat is making a personal and financial investment in their future.
Do You Qualify?
You must
Join the
Program
Have A Steady Income.
Habitat homes are not given away. They are sold to qualified homebuyers with an affordable mortgage. Each family must demonstrate steady income.*
Join the
Program
Have A Need For Housing.
A family or individual must be currently living in either substandard, transitional, hazardous, unaffordable and/or overcrowded housing.
Join the
Program
Be Willing To Partner With Us.
A family or individual must have the willingness to partner with Habitat Seminole-Apopka by investing Sweat Equity in their home and the homes of other partner families.
How We Partner
Partnering enables Habitat to equip Future Homebuyers with the strength, self-reliance and
knowledge they’ll need to be successful homeowners. We do this by requiring homebuyers to
complete a required number of sweat equity hours by taking mandatory classes, working on
the construction site, writing thank you notes, and more.
Education
Classes involving financial education, hands-on maintenance training, future planning, and more.
Work Site
Being involved in the process of building or renovating Habitat homes – including your own.
Additional Options
There are other opportunities throughout the homeownership journey including attending events, writing thank you cards, and sharing your story.
Have A Question About Home Ownership? Let Us Help.
251 Maitland Ave. Suite 112
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Mailing Address
P.O Box 181010
Casselberry, FL 32701
*Specific income guidelines are outlined in the Qualification Guidelines. Habitat does not discourage anyone from applying for our home ownership program. However, please note that in addition to meeting Habitat’s monthly income and debt requirements, an applicant must not have filed bankruptcy or had property foreclosed on within the past five years. All court fees, fines, time served, community service, etc. must be fully satisfied and any civil judgment or tax lien paid in full and satisfied prior to being accepted into the home ownership program.