Come to the Homeownership Fair and learn about your opportunity to own a home. You may be eligible to purchase a home in Porter County if you meet the basic requirements at the bottom of this page
Monday, August 5, 10 am to noon
Saturday, August 10, 10 am to noon
Wednesday, August 14, 4 pm to 6 pm
Valparaiso Public Library, 103 Jefferson St
Basic Requirements to Qualify:
A need for affordable housing
Live or work in Porter County for more than one year
To qualify, a family's income must meet the HUD Income guideliens below
| # in Household | Minimum Income | Maximum Income |
| One | $13,200 | $35,520 |
| Two | $15,100 | $40,250 |
| Three | $17,000 | $45,300 |
| Four | $18,550 | $50,300 |
| Five | $20,400 | $54,350 |
| Six | $21,900 | $58,350 |
| Seven | $23,400 | $62,400 |
| Eight | $24,900 | $66,400 |
No open judgements and no bankruptcies discharged within last 2 years
Must not have owned a home within the last 3 years
Willingness to partner with Habitat and complete at least 300 hours of Sweat Equity building your home