Opportunity to Become a HFHN Homeowner

Home ownership is a dream that can seem out of reach for many families in Essex County. For those who live in cramped, run down or unsafe housing, even though they work hard for a living,

Habitat for Humanity Newark is announcing a Family Selection Committee Orientations for homes to be rehabilitated in the Ironbound District of Newark. Potential applicants can attend the orientation on Saturday, March 26th at St. James Church, 142 Jefferson Street in Newark.

Applications will be randomly selected and reviewed under strict guidelines based upon a
family’s ability to afford the mortgage, need to change current living conditions and willingness
to partner with Habitat Newark.

Applicants must attend one of the mandatory Orientation Meetings and follow the guidelines as
discussed at this meeting. To apply and participate in this program, applicants must have both a clean and current credit history, and have an annual salary between $25,300 and $61,500 depending on the size of the family. Partner families must put in a minimum of 400 hours of ‘sweat equity’ before moving into their home.

Habitat for Humanity Newark, founded in 1986, is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has built
72 homes in Newark. The organization has plans to build at least 11 homes in 2011, including
homes in West Orange and Irvington, its first homes to be built outside of the City of Newark.