Habitat for Humanity now seeks its next two partner families.

Applications for the Habitat for Humanity of Wausau Home Ownership Program will be accepted now through March 22. Applicants should be living in substandard or inadequate housing, seeking housing that will not exceed 30 percent of their income, and willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity in the construction of a new home and promotion of the organization.

Program qualifications

  1. Need for housing: Based on current housing conditions, there must be a demonstrated need for improved housing. Applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents and should be residents of the greater Wausau area for at least one year.
  2. Ability to pay: Homeownership Program families will buy a habitat home, and must have the ability to pay a 30-year, interest-free mortgage. Eligible income limits are between $32,450 and $73,440, and based on family size.
  3. Willingness to partner: Families must be willing to work in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Wausau and complete 300 hours of sweat equity by attending classes, workshops and events, volunteering at the Wausau ReStore, and helping with home construction.

Those interested are highly encouraged to attend an informational meeting to learn more about the application process. Meetings will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 at Habitat for Humanity of Wausau’s office in Weston and at 10 a.m. Feb. 17 at the Marathon County Public Library, Wausau location.

Registration is recommended. To register, visit www.habitatwausau.org or call 715-343-4243.

For additional information, visit https://habitatwausau.org/home-ownership-program/.