Habitat for Humanity - Knoxville - Home Ownership Program

Description:

Provides simple, decent, and affordable newly constructed housing to families and individuals in need. Families and individuals must be willing to partner with Habitat staff and volunteers by completing sweat equity hours including working on the construction site for their home, attending Home Ownership Training for 12 months, and families must be able to pay a zero-interest 30 year mortgage.

The Habitat for Heroes Program helps veterans and veteran families in immediate need of housing to achieve homeownership.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Intake Process:

Walk-in, call (865) 523-3539 or Web Site

Program Fees:

Call for application Fee

Eligibility:

Must be willing to live in Knox County and be a legal resident of the U.S.;
Must have a real need for adequate housing by currently living in substandard or unsafe housing, being homeless, or paying too much of available income for housing;
Must have an annual income that is no greater than 60% of the median income for Knox County;
Must be willing to perform at least 500 hours of sweat equity work, including working on the construction site for own home, attending financial and home ownership classes or working in the thrift store.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

December 21, 2021

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Legal Status:

Nonprofit (Incorporated)