- Must be a resident (or employed in) Lake or Sumter County for 6 months minimum
- Must be willing to partner for up to 12 months with HFHLS
- Must demonstrate a need for program
- Credit matters – target score of 640
- Must have verifiable income
- Must be at or below 80% AMI and able to qualify for a mortgage
Home Ownership Program – Maximum Income Guidelines
1 Person Family: $53,550 1 Person Family: $59,050
2 Person Family: $61,200
3 Person Family: $68,850
4 Person Family: $76,500
5 Person Family: $82,650
2 Person Family: $67,450
3 Person Family: $75,900
4 Person Family: $84,300
5 Person Family: $91,050
*Please note that income limits change annually based on USDA guidelines of the Area Median Income calculations. Figures above last released April 2025.
Home Ownership Applications are Currently Closed.
We are not currently accepting applications for our Home Ownership Program. Check back on this page, as the link to the pre-application will be found here when applications open. In the meantime, please review the application qualification criteria found above to prepare for our open application period.
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Contact Veronica at Veronica@habitatls.org for more information!