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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 $500 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.
| Income Requirements: You must be between 35% and 60% of New Orleans median income | ||
| Household Size | Minimum Yearly Income | Maximum Yearly Income |
| One | $19,200 ($1,600/month) | $25,140 ($2,095/month) |
| Two | $19,200 ($1,600/month) | $28,680 ($2,390/month) |
| Three | $19,200 ($1,600/month) | $32,280 ($2,690/month) |
| Four | $19,200 ($1,600/month) | $35,880 ($2,990/month) |
| Five | $19,200 ($1,600/month) | $38,760 ($3,230/month) |
| Six | $19,200 ($1,600/month) | $41,640 ($3,470/month) |
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.
Troy and Sharon Avery
Troy Avery, Sr. has been married to Sharon Ann Avery for twenty lovely years. He and his family lived in the St. Bernard Housing Development in the 7th ward for 35 years. He graduated from McDonogh 35 Senior High School and his wife graduated from John McDonogh High School, and they both attended college. They have three children together.
Their oldest, Taccira, has a master’s degree in business administration from Florida A & M. Their son Troy, Jr. attends Xavier University and is in the pre-med program. Their youngest, Caprice, is a graduate from Cameron College and is pursuing a job in medical assistance.
Troy spent many years working for the City of New Orleans and the Fair Grounds Race Course, putting his family first, until he became disabled, and Sharon currently works at the Fair Grounds Race Course.
Hurricane Katrina not only took everything from them, it also affected Troy’s health, leaving him on dialysis. His wife and other family members also felt the effects of the storm, but Sharon’s strong determination and love for New Orleans brought them back home. They discovered Habitat through a friend, and now they are on their way to becoming homeowners.