Genesee County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Flint, Michigan, administered by Genesee County Habitat for Humanity.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: No minimum credit score; outstanding judgments and liens must be repaid before approval. Credit reviewed for ability to repay.
- A completed homebuyer education course, through Genesee County Habitat for Humanity homeownership classes
- Residency: Genesee County, MI
- Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Income limits and credit/DTI thresholds not published online; contact Homeowner Services Director to confirm. Must be Genesee County resident and U.S. citizen/legal resident. Distinct from City of Flint DPA and Genesee County DPA already in catalog. Note: geneseehabitat.ORG is the Michigan (Flint) affiliate; geneseehabitat.COM is a separate New York affiliate.
- A home in Genesee County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Homes outside Genesee County
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Where it applies
Genesee County’s homesGenesee County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 74% single-familysingle-family
- 5.4% townhousetownhouse
- 3% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 11.9% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 5.7% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$182,400
Genesee County median home value
68.4%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Genesee County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Genesee County Habitat for Humanity homeownership classes.
Contact Genesee County Habitat for Humanity to reserve funds
Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.
Work with a lender who handles the program
Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Questions about this program
What is Genesee County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program?
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Flint, Michigan, administered by Genesee County Habitat for Humanity. Genesee County Habitat for Humanity builds new homes and renovates existing homes for households who do not qualify for conventional financing, then sells these homes to homeownership partners through an affordable 20-30 year mortgage. Selection is based on need for housing, willingness to partner (sweat equity), and ability to repay an affordable mortgage. Currently accepting applications. Affordable 20-30 year mortgage. No conventional financing required. Sweat equity build participation. Homeownership classes. Funding comes from Private donations; affordable mortgage payments recycled into program.
Do you have to pay it back?
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by Genesee County Habitat for Humanity. The assistance is recorded in First position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time homebuyer" usually means not having owned a home in the last three years, but the program sets its own definition. On credit, the program states: No minimum credit score; outstanding judgments and liens must be repaid before approval. Credit reviewed for ability to repay. A homebuyer education course is required, through Genesee County Habitat for Humanity homeownership classes. Residency requirement: Genesee County, MI. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. citizen or legal resident. Income limits and credit/DTI thresholds not published online; contact Homeowner Services Director to confirm. Must be Genesee County resident and U.S. citizen/legal resident. Distinct from City of Flint DPA and Genesee County DPA already in catalog. Note: geneseehabitat.ORG is the Michigan (Flint) affiliate; geneseehabitat.COM is a separate New York affiliate.
What are the income limits?
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program sets its income limit as follows: Serves applicants who do not qualify for conventional financing but can repay an affordable mortgage; specific income guidelines not published online - contact Homeowner Services. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.
What kind of home can it be used for?
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program caps the purchase price as follows: Home sold at affordable price via 20-30 year mortgage product. Eligible property types include Single Family. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
Genesee County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Flint, Michigan.
How do you apply?
Applications for Genesee County Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program go through Genesee County Habitat for Humanity, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.
Also for Genesee County homebuyersOther programs open to Genesee County homebuyers
- Genesee County Down Payment Assistance ProgramUp to $10,000
- FHLBank Indianapolis Launch Down Payment Assistance (HOP)Up to $20,000
- Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP)Up to $20,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 72 programs for Genesee CountyProgram terms are set by Genesee County Habitat for Humanity and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.