 FAMILY SELECTION CRITERIA
Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk selects homeowners based on three basic criteria: Need for adequate housing, ability to Partner with Habitat for Humanity, and the Ability to pay for the house. Eligible applicants must be willing to make a down payment of 270 labor hours-"sweat equity," perform 6 Community Service days, and attend homeowner classes. Selected families will receive an interest free mortgage.
INCOME REQUIREMENTS –Based on 40% - 60% of Nassau/Suffolk median income | Family Size | | Minimum Income | | Maximum Income | | Up to 4 | | $40,720 | | $61,080 | | 5 | | $43,975 | | $65,940 | | 6 | | $47,250 | | $70,860 | | 7 | | $50,500 | | $75,720 | | 8 | | $53,775 | | $80,640 |
- Applicants with the ability to make timely house payments of approximately $900 to $1050 per month (depending on Town taxes) plus utilities. (This payment includes money for taxes and insurance) Applicants must be able to afford the maintenance of the home for a 20-year period.
- Applicants currently living in substandard conditions due to problems with:
| Building structure | | Electrical wiring
| | Heating & cooling | | Pest Infestation | | Power or water supply | | Inadequate living space
| | Other health/safety concerns | | |
- Once accepted into the program, applicants must work “sweat equity” by building their house and other Habitat houses in partnership with Habitat on Saturdays in Suffolk County for approximately 1 year. Transportation is necessary since we build throughout Suffolk County. Our Family Selection Committee reviews the applications and chooses families based on need, their willingness to become partners in the program, and their ability to repay the interest free mortgage. The partnership also requires that candidates complete certain educational classes and perform community service in the community where they will be living.
If you have any questions, contact Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk at :
(631) 924-4966 x101.
 Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk enthusiastically adheres to the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, familial status or handicap.
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