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Family Focus: The Mung-Niang Family
For almost four years, Mathias Mung and Lun Niang have lived in a two-bedroom apartment with their young son and daughter. Mathias works as a custodian to provide financial stability for the family, while Lun is a stay-at-home mother. Their current apartment is an unhealthy environment for small children and Mathias and Lun worry that the lack adequate housing will negatively affect their children in the future.
Qualifying to buy a Habitat home
The Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East program is unique because we serve many families whose income levels are not high enough to qualify for other homeownership programs.
Families need to meet the following criteria in order to qualify for the Habitat for Humanity program:
Resident Status
- Must be a United States citizen or permanent legal resident.
First-Time Home Buyer
- Must have NOT owned a home in the past three years.
Need
- Currently living in sub-standard, subsidized, or unaffordable housing.
Willingness to Partner
- Must contribute 500 hours of ”sweat equity.”
Ability to Pay
- Must have proof of steady income and have satisfactory credit history.
- Must be within 30-60% of the median Portland area household income (for example, $21,900 – $43,800 for a family of four)
If you meet our guidelines and would like to get on the mailing list for the next Application Meeting please fill out the Interest Form.
For other housing programs please visit our Local Resources page.
