Homeownership Program Qualifications

To qualify for assistance through A Brush With Kindness, the applicant must:

  • Own and occupy the home as their principal residence.
  • A need that can be resolved with short-term exterior improvements.
  • Have income between 30% and 80% of the area median income per household size. See HUD’s Income Limit Chart below.
  • Be willing to partner with Habitat by completing 25 hours of sweat equity (volunteer hours) after approval and before the project starts.
  • Be able to afford the necessary home improvements.
  • Unable to complete the project on your own due to age, disability, or other circumstances.