Please list any depndants or others who will be living with you in your home.
Remember: Habitat is looking for ways to qualify you. The more information you provide, the easier it is for us to figure out how to do that.
Who is a household member?
Anyone who you plan to live with you in your home on a full- or part-time basis. All household members will be assumed full time unless otherwise stated.
Dependant adults (such as those you claim on your tax filing, like an older relative you care for in your household or an adult child in college) count toward your household size. Make sure to list their dates of birth, so we can determine age. In the income section, make sure to list any household income these dependant adults receive.
Why does Habitat need this information?
We use this information for a few different things in order to evaluate your applicaiton.
- HUD uses household size to determine what percentage of the Area
Median
Income a household falls within.
- To determine if the household may be overcrowded for the homes available.
How doesn't Habitat use this information?
We do not share this information outside of our homeownership program department. This information is kept confidential to relevent Habitat staff.
Beyond ensuring a household will not be overcrowded, Habitat does not use household composition to make a decision regarding an applicant. We affirm and embrace all the ways a household may be comprised, including single-person households, multiple-adult households, and more. We are only obligated to ensure there is no overcrowding.
Know your rights! It is against fair housing policy for a creditor or housing provider to ask you about your familial status, including your plans to have children. Learn more here.