Have a housing need
- For example, your current housing is unsafe, unsanitary or substandard. Conditions may include a leaky roof, poor heating or air conditioning, unsafe electrical or faulty plumbing.
- It is overcrowded.
- Your rent plus utilities cost more than 40% of your household gross monthly income.
Have lived or worked in Thomasville or Thomas County for at least one year
Have one year of steady, reliable income
Your household income falls between the guidelines
The total income of all adults living in your household is between 40% and 80% of the Thomas County Area Median Income (AMI) adjusted for family size, as shown on the chart (right).
Have good credit
You have a good credit history and pay your rent and other bill payments on time each month.
Agree to a credit and criminal background checks
See FAQs for specifics.
Agree to partner with Habitat for Humanity by completing sweat equity hours
See FAQs for specifics.
Contribute a down payment of at least $1000 towards the purchase of your home.