Home Ownership

Overview

Avery County Habitat for Humanity offers people the opportunity to live affordably in well built homes. Key benefits of owning a Habitat home include:

  • High quality, energy efficient home construction
  • Interest-Free mortgage
  • Home Ownership Education classes
  • Community living

The Path to Home Ownership

The process of achieving home ownership involves the following steps:

  • Review all of the information on this website.
  • Contact the office at 828-733-1909 with any questions.
  • Contact the office to submit an application.
  • Participate in the Family Interview. CLICK HERE to review the Family Selection Criteria.
  • Participate in Homeowners Education classes.
  • Review specifications for the home.
  • Complete a contract with ACHFH.
  • Accomplish 250 hours of sweat equity per adult in the household.
  • Complete the closing process.
  • MOVE IN!