Habitat For Humanity Looking For Potential Homeowners

Sharon Matthews | Feb 14, 2013

As reported earlier, Habitat for Humanity is looking to come to Central Frontenac later this year. This creates a great opportunity for a hard working family wanting to own their own home.

Habitat can make the dream of homeownership affordable. With Habitat, your down payment is 500 volunteer hours rather than cash savings. Those hours can be paid by volunteering on committees, working on the construction site, or any number of other activities Even your children and families can get involved to help you earn your hours. Did you know that your children’s school grades can contribute volunteer hours?

Habitat also does not charge interest on the mortgage which makes payments much more affordable than a traditional bank mortgage. A simple modest home can be within your reach.

Equally important, while the family who gets the home wins, so to does the community. The families' monthly mortgage payments get reinvested back into the community, and are used to build more homes for families.

To be eligible a family must be in need of better housing. Future homeowners who are selected must have a regular, permanent income from employment or long-term disability, but are unable to afford a conventional mortgage. The maximum family income for consideration is currently at $55,000. Families with income above the maximum income can still be considered if they have extraordinary costs such as medications.

A family's determination to improve their current housing situation and their willingness to participate in Habitat for Humanity activities and tackle the work involved is also a major consideration.

If you think you could be Habitat’s next homeowner, please call Jane Drew at 613-375-6142 for more information and to get an expression of interest application form.

Also, as Habitat gears up to come into our community, if you are interested in helping out please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone Sharon at 613-375-8343.

Let’s show our community spirit and support this great opportunity!