1221 Main Street
Lower Niagara Falls, NY 14305
www.niagarahabitat.org
Main Phone
716-265-9010
Primary Services
Sweat Equity Programs
Description
Provides home ownership to low income families who do not have the income to qualify for a conventional mortgage and who are currently living in poor conditions. Builds new homes for potential homeowners after they complete certification through a qualification program; if an applicant does not qualify, they are notified in writing. Applicant may apply again at a later date. Potential homeowners are required to complete 500 "sweat equity" hours in order to qualify; cannot move in until all hours are completed and verified.
Hours
By appointment only during COVID-19.
Eligibility
Potential homeowners with low income who do not qualify for a conventional mortgage.
Service Area: Niagara County.
Service Area: Niagara County.
Intake Process
Must complete certification program. Home applications are requested and submitted by applicants. After review by a Family Selection Committee, the applicant is notified in writing of need for documentation, to schedule a home visit and personal interview. No waiting list available. Call for more information.
Program Fees
Call for information.
Handicap Accessible?
No
Date of Official Change
Sep 16, 2020
Contacts
Gina Beam (Primary)
Executive Director
gbeam@niagarahabitat.org
716-965-9010
Marco Notaro
Community Outreach Director
mnotaro@niagarahabitat.org
716-265-9010