Apply for a Habitat Home or Service

The application process

Become a Habitat homeowner!

Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, handicap, religion, national origin, family status, material status, or because all or part of a family’s income is derived from public assistance programs or if the family applicant has exercised any Consumer Credit Protection Act Rights.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Habitat homeowner.

We believe that everyone should have a safe, affordable place to call home. To carry out our vision, we partner with individuals and families from construction through closing. Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity will help you learn to budget your income, understand the responsibilities of homeownership, and provide home care advice and tips.

Sorry, we are not accepting applications at this time.

The application period for the home construction season beginning in 2022 is now closed. Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity was blessed to have enough applications to fulfill our needs for new home construct for the season.

The application process will reopen on October 1, 2023 for construction beginning in 2024.

Homeowner Application

Families are selected based on a number of criteria.

Need

Your current residence is structurally unsafe or lacking.
Your current residence has inadequate or unsafe plumbing, electrical, or heating.
Your residence does not meet minimum safety standards.
Your residence does not provide adequate sleeping space for family members.
Your residence costs more than 50% of your family’s gross income.

Affordability

Your financial situation indicates you can afford to purchase a new or completely refurbished Habitat home with favorable financing.
Your financial situation shows you can make monthly mortgage payments including principal, interest (if any), real estate taxes, and homeowner’s insurance.
Your finances demonstrate that your budget allows you to sustain monthly mortgage payments.
You meet a maximum income eligibility for Goodhue County based on family size.

Participation

Your family must agree to help build your home by working with other Habitat volunteers.
Your family agrees to volunteer up to 200 hours per adult family member, not to exceed 400 hours for the family.
Your family agrees to complete required volunteer hours assisting with construction tasks if possible, or helping to fulfill other Habitat needs.
You family agrees to complete all your required volunteer hours before taking ownership to your home.

What we do

Home Revitalization

A Brush with Kindness

Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush with Kindness (ABWK) program is designed to help lower income homeowners maintain the exterior of their homes. Projects include painting, minor repairs, and landscaping.

You may qualify for exterior aesthetic improvements to your home if you:

Own and occupy your home.
Meet income guidelines
Have a project that qualifies
Are willing and able to assist other volunteers with the work.
Are willing to support Habitat for Humanity in other ways if unable to assist with the work.

Critical Home Repair

Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Home Repair (CHR) program is designed to help lower income homeowners maintain a safe and secure place to live. Projects include repair or replacement of roofs, windows, doors, and siding. Additions or expansions are not included.

You may qualify for critical repairs to your home if you:

Own and occupy your home.
Meet income guidelines.
Have repair projects within the scope of Habitat’s capabilities.
Are willing and able to assist volunteers with the work.

Aging in Place

Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity’s Aging in Place (AIP) program is designed to help lower income homeowners safely and securely reside in their homes longer. Projects include installing an access ramp into the home, reducing trip hazards in the home, and installing walk in showers.

You may qualify for necessary and important changes to your home if you:

Own and occupy your home.
Meet income guidelines.
Demonstrate that the project(s) will allow you to stay in your home more safely, and for longer, and the project(s) are within the scope of Habitat’s capabilities.
Support Habitat with prayer and publicity.