{"id":30659,"date":"2023-07-26T08:23:57","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T15:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/habitatportlandregion.org\/?page_id=30659"},"modified":"2025-02-06T16:09:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T00:09:51","slug":"how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/habitatportlandregion.org\/programs\/homeownership\/how-to-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We only accept applications when we have homes available. Please <a href=\"\/programs\/homeownership\/#interest-form\">join our mailing list<\/a> to be notified of upcoming applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2013 Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Review to be sure you understand our program requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-cd3a4f17 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/programs\/homeownership\/qualify-and-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Requirements<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2013 Register for the Mailing List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Register for the mailing list by clicking the button below and filling out the form. This allows us to notify you when we have homeownership opportunities available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/programs\/homeownership#interest-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join our Mailing List<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 \u2013 Attend an Information Meeting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This is not a requirement to apply, but attending an information session will provide you with important information about our application process and give you a chance to ask our staff questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/programs\/homeownership\/information-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for Information Meeting<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 &#8211; Review our Homes for Sale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Choose from a variety of homes we have around the Portland Metro Area. Check out the descriptions and features of the home to see if it is the right home for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5 &#8211; Online Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Fill out and submit the application found on the specific home\u2019s page. Be sure to attach all required documents. Applications are open periodically as homes become available. Please check the Homes page for current opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/homes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6 \u2013 Application Review Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Once we receive an application along with all supporting documents, they are reviewed for basic eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New Construction \u2013 Applications are opened one neighborhood at a time and applications are reviewed in a random order once the application period closes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resales \u2013 Are reviewed on a first come-first-serve basis. The first complete application we receive that fulfills all specified criteria for the home is approved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/programs\/homeownership\/required-documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Required Documents<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7 \u2013 Pre-Approval<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your application is reviewed and meets our qualifications, Habitat staff will reach out to you to discuss pre-approval for our program and a loan with one of our lending partners. Once we get final approval on your application, you will be notified by Habitat staff, and we will schedule your orientation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We only accept applications when we have homes available. Please join our mailing list to be notified of upcoming applications. Step 1 \u2013 Requirements Review to be sure you understand our program requirements. 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