How to Apply
See below to learn about the qualification criteria to apply to become a Habitat for Humanity homeowner.
Applications are now being accepted Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Butte Habitat for Humanity office at 220 Meyers Street, Chico.
apply to become a habitat homeowner
Step 1: Review the qualifications and the homeowner orientation video
Habitat for Humanity of Butte County will be building homes in Paradise, California. Please review the following pdf to learn more about the qualification criteria and see the orientation video below.
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA (SPANISH)
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA (ENGLISH)
For more information on the qualification criteria, please click here.
STEP 2: Attend an Orientation
Please watch the orientation video below. In-person orientations will be scheduled at a future date.
Step 3: Fill out an application and gather all supporting documentation
Please fill out an application, a checklist, and gather all of your supporting documentation. All 2a items (privacy, disclosure, and appraisal statement) must be included. Click the links below to download the forms.
HOMEOWNER APPLICATION & Checklist (ENGLISH)
HOMEOWNER APPLICATION (SPANISH)
APPLICATION CHECKLIST (SPANISH)
Step 4: Turn in your application
Please submit an application on Monday – Friday between 9 AM and 5 PM at the Butte Habitat for Humanity office at 220 Meyers Street, Chico to be considered for a home in Paradise. There is a $25 application fee per applicant due when the application is turned in.
Applicants will be reviewed by the 2023 income guidelines. Please read the packet carefully. Call or email Shyla with any questions at 530-924-0256 or shylab@buttehabitat.org. Please have all your items printed and cash on hand when submitting your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
We expect that the application you turn in is complete. A complete application is all documents from the checklist. If you have any trouble printing, signing, scanning, or finding documents please refer to the “Loan Document Resources” below or call to discuss your questions before you turn in your application.
“I was living paycheck to paycheck to pay rent when everything I had was lost in the fire. I don’t have anything to show for it. Habitat has changed our lives. We are so thankful to be where we are. Habitat gave us hope after losing everything. There are so many areas in my life that having an affordable mortgage will help me with. Even the little things, like I’ll be able to have a garden. “
Abbey
“Knowing that I have this opportunity to provide for my child is overwhelming. It makes me feel like I’m a true parent. We’ve had so many blessings since starting with Habitat – it makes me want to cry. We want to give a humongous thank you for being a program where families can have these opportunities. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
RUBy
“Affordable housing has given us the opportunity to stay in the town we love, ensure our children grow up with their same peers. We’ve been able to take our girls to volunteer events in the community so they can learn about giving back and appreciate what we have. An affordable mortgage takes away our worries so we can focus on our dreams for the future.”
