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Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program

Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Jackson, Michigan, administered by Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity.

Last verified Source: Greater Jackson 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: Perfect credit not required; any judgments and liens must be repaid before approval. Credit reports reviewed for all applicants.
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity classes
  • Residency: Jackson, MI area
  • Minimum 300 sweat equity hours required. Income must fall within published min/max by family size. Judgments/liens must be cleared before approval. Apply via Habitat Michigan intake form.
  • A home in Jackson County

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • Households above $61,350
  • Homes outside Jackson 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.

Income limit

$61,350 household income limit, as the program publishes it

The program states this limit itself. Its official site says how household size changes it.

Where it applies

Jackson County’s homes

  • 75.9% single-family
  • 2.2% townhouse
  • 6.5% 2–4 units
  • 10.1% 5+ units
  • 5.3% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$193,700

Jackson County median home value

67.7%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Jackson County

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity classes.

  2. Contact Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.

  3. 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 Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program?

Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Jackson, Michigan, administered by Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity. Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity partners with low-to-moderate-income families pursuing homeownership. Eligible families purchase a newly constructed or renovated home with an affordable Habitat mortgage capped at 30% of gross income. Selection is based on need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner. Open year-round with no restricted enrollment dates; intake via online form. Affordable mortgage capped at 30% of income. Open year-round enrollment. Newly built or renovated home. Homeownership classes and financial education. Funding comes from Private donations; capital campaign; mortgage payments recycled.

Do you have to pay it back?

Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by Greater Jackson 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?

Greater Jackson 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: Perfect credit not required; any judgments and liens must be repaid before approval. Credit reports reviewed for all applicants. A homebuyer education course is required, through Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity classes. Residency requirement: Jackson, MI area. Minimum 300 sweat equity hours required. Income must fall within published min/max by family size. Judgments/liens must be cleared before approval. Apply via Habitat Michigan intake form.

What are the income limits?

Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program limits household income to $61,350. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. The program lists a maximum household size of 8. 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?

Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program caps the purchase price as follows: Affordable mortgage no more than 30% of gross income (incl. taxes & insurance). Eligible property types include Single Family. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Where does it apply?

Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Jackson, Michigan.

How do you apply?

Applications for Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program go through Greater Jackson 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.

Program terms are set by Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.