A Home of Your Own—Applications Open January 2025

We want to help you build a better life for you and your family that will last generations. We will work with you to learn the skills to become a successful homeowner. Becoming a homeowner is hard work, but with some help from volunteers and donors, we can build a stronger future together.

Our Homeownership Program is open from January 1, 2025 through January 31, 2025, and requires an application. You may request an application by calling 269-344-2443, emailing mailbox@habitatkalamazoo.org, or picking up an application at our administrative office, 1126 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 (our office hours are listed on this site).

To submit an application, mail, email or drop off the application in person. Don’t forget the application fee! 

Do you qualify?

Consider these questions.

This questionnaire helps you see if you might qualify for our Homeownership Program. Please note, this is not the actual program application. Our Homeownership Program opens once a year in January, so use this to prepare and see if you meet the basic requirements before applying. 

Home Ownership Program Eligibility Quiz

Home Ownership Program Eligibility Quiz


You may qualify!
Sorry, you don't qualify.
You may qualify!
Sorry, you don't qualify.
You may qualify!
Sorry, you don't qualify.
You may qualify!
Sorry, you don't qualify.
You may qualify!
Sorry, you don't qualify.
You may qualify!
Sorry, you don't qualify.
You may qualify!
Sorry, you don't qualify.
Great News!

Based on your answers, you may qualify for our Homeownership Program. Stay tuned for the official application period, which opens once a year in January. If you have any questions or need more information in the meantime, feel free to call us—we’re here to help!

Thank you for your interest.

Based on the information you provided, it appears you do not qualify for our Homeownership Program at this time. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call us at 269-344-2443 or visit our Contact Us page. We’re happy to assist you.

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Do you have a need for a home?

At least one of the following conditions must be true of your current housing and situation:

  • Unable to qualify for a mortgage through conventional financing.
  • Inadequate conditions – unsafe, unhealthy, inadaptable for disabled persons, overcrowded, etc.
  • Unstable or transitional situation – staying with family/friends, etc.
  • Cost-burdened – rent is more than 30% of monthly income.

At least one of the following conditions must be true of your current housing and situation:

  • Unable to qualify for a mortgage through conventional financing.
  • Inadequate conditions – unsafe, unhealthy, inadaptable for disabled persons, overcrowded, etc.
  • Unstable or transitional situation – staying with family/friends, etc.
  • Cost-burdened – rent is more than 30% of monthly income.

At least one of the following conditions must be true of your current housing and situation:

  • Unable to qualify for a mortgage through conventional financing.
  • Inadequate conditions – unsafe, unhealthy, inadaptable for disabled persons, overcrowded, etc.
  • Unstable or transitional situation – staying with family/friends, etc.
  • Cost-burdened – rent is more than 30% of monthly income.

At least one of the following conditions must be true of your current housing and situation:

  • Unable to qualify for a mortgage through conventional financing.
  • Inadequate conditions – unsafe, unhealthy, inadaptable for disabled persons, overcrowded, etc.
  • Unstable or transitional situation – staying with family/friends, etc.
  • Cost-burdened – rent is more than 30% of monthly income.

At least one of the following conditions must be true of your current housing and situation:

  • Unable to qualify for a mortgage through conventional financing.
  • Inadequate conditions – unsafe, unhealthy, inadaptable for disabled persons, overcrowded, etc.
  • Unstable or transitional situation – staying with family/friends, etc.
  • Cost-burdened – rent is more than 30% of monthly income.

Eligibility income levels

Critical Home Repair Program (Allegan County)
Total Annual Gross Income of Whole Household

1 household member: $19,260-38,520

1 household member: $19,260-38,520

1 household member: $19,260-38,520

1 household member: $19,260-38,520

1 household member: $19,260-38,520

1 household member: $19,260-38,520

Critical Home Repair Program (Allegan County)
Total Annual Gross Income of Whole Household

1 household member: $19,260-38,520

1 household member: $19,260-38,520

1 household member: $19,260-38,520

1 household member: $19,260-38,520

1 household member: $19,260-38,520

1 household member: $19,260-38,520

Any additional questions?

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any additional questions. Call, email, or stop by our office. We are happy to help!

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