Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County is part of a global nonprofit housing organization whose vision is
a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Veterans Build 2022
The annual Veterans Build in Chicagoland will kick-off November 3-5, 2022 with teams of veterans building at all eight Habitat for Humanity affiliate sites!
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Homeownership Applications Open!
We are accepting applications to become a Habitat for Humanity Partner Family. Partner Families meet the necessary qualifications to purchase a Habitat home at no more than 30% of their gross income. They complete classes on managing finances, along with sweat equity hours by volunteering at our ReStores and building Habitat homes for other families and their own!
Does the following apply to you?
√ At least 18 years of age?√ A U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident?
√ Not a homeowner in the past 3 years?
√ Not experienced a foreclosure or bankruptcy in the past 4 years?
√ Willing to live anywhere within McHenry County?
√ Able to save for a cash down payment and pay back a low-interest mortgage?
√ Not able to qualify for a conventional mortgage?
√ Willing to help build the house through 250 hours of sweat equity per applicant?
√ Steadily employed, or have reliable, documented income?
View the full qualifications HERE to see if you are ready to take the next step!
Together we can make the dream of homeownership a reality
No hand outs here, just a hand up.
You can help
Join our mission to help our low income neighbors remain & thrive in McHenry County
