Individuals & families wanting to apply for a Habitat home should meet the following criteria:

Need for Shelter-You need to demonstrate you are in need of housing and are currently living in overcrowded, temporary, or substandard housing; or that you are at risk of losing housing for any reason.

Willingness to partner- You need to be willing to complete 350 hours of "Sweat Equity" of construction on other homes, as well as your own home, over a period of eight months. The hours are considered your down payment for the house.

Ability to pay- NOAHH will sell the house to you at cost of land and materials.  You will have an interest free loan repayable over twenty years. Average monthly payments including homewowners insurance, flood insurance, termite protection and property/city taxes are between $550 to $600 a month for a brand new three bedroom home!!!

Job history- We also require you live and work in Greater New Orleans Area, or have a guarantee of employment in the greater New Orleans Area.

Note:  These requirements may change post Hurricane Katrina; however, you will still be required to have employment in Greater New Orleans Area, prior to final acceptance in our program.

The application process typically takes 3 to 6 months and it typically takes between one to two years to be placed in a house.

If you would like to receive an application  packet in the mail either:
1. Complete the online Application request form
2.OR Call the Homewner Hotline 504-861-2059 to request an Application Packet

If you have additional questions you can call the Family Service Office at 504-861-2077.