Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley Homeownership Program
Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Kalispell, Montana, administered by Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley.
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Defined as not owning a home in last 3 years
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: Verifiable, reasonably good credit: 660+ to qualify for third-party financing
- A completed homebuyer education course, through First-time buyer and financial readiness classes required
- Residency: Must be resident of Flathead County for one year
- Sweat equity: weekly participation until close; two Friends & Family Volunteer Days; min credit 660; no recent judgments or bankruptcy; HOA dues considered in housing payment
- A home in Flathead County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- Households above 80% of area median income
- Homes outside Flathead 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
80% of Flathead County’s area median income
HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.
Where it applies
Flathead County’s homesFlathead County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 72.1% single-familysingle-family
- 5.4% townhousetownhouse
- 5.8% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 8.6% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 8.1% 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.
$535,500
Flathead County median home value
36.2%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Flathead County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through First-time buyer and financial readiness classes required.
Contact Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through Application when open; contact director@habitatflathead.org, 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 Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley Homeownership Program?
Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Kalispell, Montana, administered by Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley. Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley builds affordable homes and sells them at cost to qualified families earning 30%-80% AMI in Flathead County. Homebuyers complete sweat equity, financial readiness classes, and mentorship. Financing through Glacier Bank and Montana Board of Housing. Homes sold below market value at cost. Low-interest affordable mortgage. Sweat equity builds ownership. Financial coaching included. Funding comes from Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley donations; Glacier Bank; Montana Board of Housing.
Do you have to pay it back?
Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley Homeownership Program is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley. The assistance is recorded in 1st position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.
Who qualifies?
Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley Homeownership Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: Defined as not owning a home in last 3 years. On credit, the program states: Verifiable, reasonably good credit: 660+ to qualify for third-party financing. A homebuyer education course is required, through First-time buyer and financial readiness classes required. Residency requirement: Must be resident of Flathead County for one year. Sweat equity: weekly participation until close; two Friends & Family Volunteer Days; min credit 660; no recent judgments or bankruptcy; HOA dues considered in housing payment.
What are the income limits?
Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley Homeownership Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. 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?
Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley Homeownership Program caps the purchase price as follows: Home sold at cost by Habitat. Eligible property types include Single Family. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Kalispell, Montana.
How do you apply?
Applications for Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley Homeownership Program go through Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Application when open; contact director@habitatflathead.org. 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 Flathead County homebuyersOther programs open to Flathead County homebuyers
- Northwest Montana Community Land Trust Affordable HomeownershipAssistance
- HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee ProgramUp to $524,225
- FHLB Des Moines Native American Homeownership Initiative (NAHI)Up to $25,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 75 programs for Flathead CountyProgram terms are set by Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.