Tahlequah Area Habitat for Humanity holds workshops annually to select Habitat homeowners.   

To qualify you must:
  • Be a resident of Cherokee County for at least one year. 
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or Legal U.S. Resident.
  • Have steady employment and be able to pay back a mortgage.
  • Be willing to accept a house on a lot owned by TAHFH, OR own suitable land for house building that is paid for with a clear title.
  • Meet HUD low-income guidelines (See guidelines below). 
  • Be willing to apply for a USDA low interest mortgage.  We will help you fill out the forms.
  • Earn enough to pay back a mortgage without consuming more than 30% of your income.  That amount varies depending on the house size for which you qualify.. 
  • Be willing to partner or work closely with TAHFH and help build your house.

HUD income guidelines for 2010-2011, monthly income:

Family Size   Earns at Least  But not more than
 1 person  $642  $1,542
 2 person  $733  $1,758
 3 person  $826  $1,983
 4 person  $917  $2,200
 5 person  $990  $2,375
 6 person  $1,063  $2,550
 7 person  $1,135  $2,725
 8 person  $1,208  $2,900


 
 

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