APPLY FOR HOME OWNERSHIP

CURRENT OPENINGS:

Twelve openings in Roxbury Township, Morris County

We are looking for twelve families to purchase twelve condominiums that will be built on Main Street in Succasunna. Household size must be from 2 to 6 persons. Very low-, low- and moderate-income households are invited to apply. Total household income must be at least $28,000. Maximum income limits for applicants range from $52,964 for a two-person household to $76,505 for a six-person household.

Estimated maximum home price is $179,715, depending on income and bedroom size. Qualified applicants will be assigned a lottery number and the prospective homeowners for the four 3-bedroom condos will be selected via lottery by late August. Preference will be given to veteran applicants, but all are encouraged to apply.

Not enough families applied for the eight 2-bedroom condos by July, so additional Program Information Meetings have been scheduled. If your household size is from 2-4 people and you want to submit an application, you must attend one of three Program Information Meetings.

1. Saturday, August 18, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the Roxbury Library, 103 Main Street, Succasunna
2. Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the Roxbury Library, 103 Main Street, Succasunna
3. Monday, September 24, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Roxbury Library, 103 Main Street, Succasunna

Please pre-register for one of the mandatory meetings by completing and submitting the form below.

Space is very limited, so please leave children at home if possible. The sessions will start right on time. Doors will lock after five minutes, and no one will be admitted late.

To find out more about the program, contact Rehana Flessner, Director of Homeowner Relations, by email to rehana.flessner@morrishabitat.org or by calling 973.891.1934 ext. 107.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. All potential applicants must attend a Program Information Meeting. These meetings are held at the beginning of each household selection period. Applications will be available at the conclusion of these meetings.
2. Submit the application with all of the required documents by the due date which will be announced at the Program Information Meeting.
3. Habitat calculates your income, pulls a credit report and reviews your finances.
4. After an applicant qualifies financially, a home visit is conducted. Two members of the Family Selection Committee will arrange a time to visit and interview at the applicant’s current residence. All members of the household must be present at this meeting. The need for our housing program and the applicant’s willingness to participate are discussed at this meeting.
5. All fully qualified applicants are then entered into a lottery for the available house(s).
6. If you are picked at the lottery, a criminal background check will be run on all household members, aged 16 and above. A previous conviction may disqualify an applicant from homeownership. In determining eligibility, Morris Habitat for Humanity will consider several factors. Documents outlining the policy will be provided upon request.
7. An in-take meeting is then held at the Habitat office where all paperwork is reviewed and signed.