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The deadline for the first round of applications was August 31, 2009.  Applications for future homes may be turned in at any time.
    
Note:  Partner Families are chosen in a way that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, handicap, religion, national origin, family status or marital status, or because all or part of income is derived from any public assistance program.
Eligibility
  1. Need for adequate shelter.  Is your present housing unsafe, unhealthy, too crowded or too expensive? 
  2. Ability to pay.  Can you pay a small monthly mortgage payment?  Do you have a good credit record and good budget habits?  Does your family income fit the guidelines below?
  3. Willingness to partner.  Can you, along with friends and family, do 350 hours of sweat equity?

2010 Annual Income Guidelines

Updated in March of every year by the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

Family Size
Minimum Income
Maximum Income
1
$11,600
$23,200
2
$13,250
$26,500
3
$14,900
$29,800
4
$16,550
$33,100
5
$17,875
$35,750
6
$19,200
$38,400
7
$20,525
$41,050
8
$21,850
$43,700
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The first step in applying for a Habitat home (becoming a Partner Family) is to fill out our "pre-application" form. 

Click here to download the pre-application

Once you have the pre-application downloaded, you must print it out and then fill in the information.  You may provide supporting papers if you like.  Once you are finished, mail the application to Putnam County Habitat for Humanity, 150 North Oak Street, Ottawa, OH  45875.  The office is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 am to Noon if you want to drop it off in person.

Putnam County Habitat for Humanity Mission Statement
     Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate substandard housing from the face of the earth by partnering with low-income families to build or renovate adequate, affordable housing that is sold to the family without profit or interest.