Homeownership Application Cycle Open

The application cycle for Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity’s (Habitat) affordable homeownership program is open until December 31st. To request an application packet, contact the Habitat office, 1126 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, 269-344-2443, ext. 211. Qualified applicants must need better housing, be able to repay the affordable mortgage loan Habitat provides, and be willing to partner with Habitat to complete the program requirements. Applicants also must meet income guidelines determined annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. More detailed information can be viewed at habitatkalamazoo.org. Application packets can be requested by contacting the Habitat office, 1126 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, 269-344-2443, ext. 211. Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity builds 4-5 decent, affordable homes each year in partnership with qualified future homeowners. Habitat builds and rehabilitates homes in locations where future homeowners, volunteers, affordable lots and/or rehab-able homes, and funding are available. Habitat sells its homes without profit and provides an affordable mortgage. Habitat is also accepting applications for its home repair program. This program helps low income homeowners repair and maintain their homes. Habitat offers a range of repairs and affordable repair loans to residents of Kalamazoo County, the cities of Otsego, Plainwell, and Otsego and Gun Plain townships.…