Northern Berkshire Habitat Seeking Applicants for New Home
- currently live in overcrowded or unsafe conditions or be paying more than 50 percent of household income for housing.
- be able to pay a low-interest mortgage, including having a stable and adequate income within Habitat's income limits, as well as having a low debt load and a positive credit rating.
- be willing to partner with Habitat, including completing 250 hours of sweat equity per adult family member on the home (or other Habitat projects).
- The home will be priced at no more than $147,000, with a final price and mortgage term set to ensure the selected family's housing costs do not exceed 30 percent of their total income. The home will be available to families with incomes up to 60 percent of area median income based on family size.
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