Pre-application, credit check, orientation, and decision
(average time: 3 months)

Prospective homeowner(s) completes 50 hours of sweat equity for formal approval of house selected

House construction/renovation process during which each prospective homeowner completes a minimum of 250 hours of sweat equity
(average time: 8 months to one year)

A need for adequate, affordable shelter

The ability to pay a monthly mortgage payment

The willingness to partner with Habitat

Have lived in the Lehigh Valley for at least the 12 months prior to applying