Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County to hold family selection orientation

Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County will hold an orientation meeting for those interested in becoming Habitat homeowners. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 20 via Zoom.

There are four basic criteria that individuals or families must meet to be considered for Habitat homeownership. They are:

• A need for adequate housing

• The ability to pay a mortgage

• The willingness to partner with HFHDC in the construction of the home, and

• Prior residency in DeKalb County for a minimum of one year.

Attending this meeting is an essential step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.

At the meeting the requirements and qualifications for being accepted as a partner family will be explained and application forms will be available. Those interested in attending the meeting are asked to contact the Habitat office by noon Jan. 19 at 815-991-5341 or by email at hfhdekalbcounty@gmail.com to register.

HFHDC is planning to begin construction of a home in the spring of 2021.