Home Ownership Program

A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out
Every family who is selected as a Habitat for Humanity Partner Family must proceed through an application process and meet the following basic criteria:
- Live or work in Isabella County for at least 6 months
- Demonstrate a need for adequate housing
- Meet HFHIC income guidelines
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain mortgage payments and home insurance
- Willing to partner with HFHIC and contribute 250 “sweat equity” hours per adult on the construction of the home
- Learn and accept all responsibilities associated with home ownership