
We are pledged to the letter & spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation.
We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, age, disability, marital status, lawful source of income or familial status.

HOMEOWNERSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOW OPEN!
We are accepting applications until NOVEMBER 30, 2023.
Thank you for your interest in obtaining a Habitat for Humanity home. To carry out our vision, we partner with individuals and families from application through construction to when the keys are handed over.
¡EL PERÍODO DE SOLICITUD DE PROPIEDAD DE VIVIENDA YA ESTÁ ABIERTO!
Gracias por su interés en el programa de propiedad de vivienda de Habitat for Humanity of Long Island. Ayudamos familias a lograr estabilidad, autosuficiencia y la oportunidad de tener un mejor futuro a través de proyectos de desarrollo y viviendas asequibles. Estamos aceptando solicitudes hasta el 30 de noviembre de 2023.
Income Guidelines
Before you apply, please review the income guidelines chart below.
NOTA: Para calificar el ingreso anual del hogar debe estar dentro de los límites (listado en la tabla) de acuerdo con el tamaño de la familia, incluyéndote a ti mismo.
Requirements:
1. The need for housing.
Applicants must not already own a home and currently have a housing need such as:
- Your rent is not affordable (a.k.a. - You're currently paying more than 30% of your income toward housing.)
- You are living in poorly made, unhealthy, or inadequate housing.
- Living in housing that is over crowded or inaccessible for your disabilities.
2. The ability to pay.
Applicants must have:
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- Total household income within HUD income guidelines according to family size.
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- Two years history of steady income.
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- Acceptable credit.
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- Ability to qualify for an affordable mortgage with a licensed lending institution.
- US citizenship or legal residency.
- A minimum of $2,000 of savings.
3. The willingness to partner.
Applicants must demonstrate the willingness to complete all 300 hours of "Sweat Equity" and partnership requirements before being able to purchase the house once finished, including:
- Contributing 210 hours helping to build their future home, and homes for others in the program.
- Completing financial preparation & education; First Time Home Buyer Counseling; and Home Maintenance Training.
- Paying It Forward by giving 42 hours of volunteering & community service.
Fill out our self-assessment below to see if Habitat Homeownership is a good fit for you.
We believe that EVERY person deserves a safe, decent, and affordable place to live.
If you have any questions, please contact apply@habitatliny.org or call 631-422-4828 x115.
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We are pledged to the letter & spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation.
We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, age, disability, marital status, lawful source of income or familial status.