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Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns Homeownership Program

Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns Homeownership Program is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Sheridan, Wyoming, administered by Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns.

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The program asks for

  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: A minimum credit score is required (specific number not published); credit report must be clear of bankruptcies, judgments, or foreclosures within the last 3 years
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Habitat Eastern Bighorns Homeownership Preparation Workshops
  • 0% interest Habitat mortgage. 200-400 hours of sweat equity required (varies by family size); up to 30% of hours may come from recruited volunteers; credit must be free of bankruptcies, judgments, or foreclosures in last 3 years; workshops required before closing. Gaps: exact credit minimum, DTI, AMI dollar amounts, term length, and lien position not published.
  • A home in Sheridan County

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • Homes outside Sheridan 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

Sheridan County’s homes

  • 73.7% single-family
  • 3.6% townhouse
  • 6.6% 2–4 units
  • 8.6% 5+ units
  • 7.5% mobile & other

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

$394,900

Sheridan County median home value

46.3%

built before 1980

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

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Habitat Eastern Bighorns Homeownership Preparation Workshops.

  2. Contact Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Open application cycle; information session required before application, 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 Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns Homeownership Program?

Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns Homeownership Program is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Sheridan, Wyoming, administered by Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns. Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns builds simple, decent homes sold at no profit to partner families in the Sheridan area, financed with a no-interest Habitat mortgage and a minimal $3,500 down payment. Applicants must demonstrate housing need, willingness to partner (completing 200-400 sweat equity hours based on family size plus required homeownership workshops), and ability to pay. Income must fall between 30% and 80% of median income and within HUD limits for Sheridan County. 0% interest mortgage. Low $3,500 down payment. Home sold at no profit. Sweat equity builds ownership. Required homeownership workshops. Funding comes from Volunteer labor, donations of money and materials, homeowner mortgage payments.

Do you have to pay it back?

Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns Homeownership Program is down payment assistance and is repaid under the terms set by Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns. 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 the Eastern Bighorns Homeownership Program is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: A minimum credit score is required (specific number not published); credit report must be clear of bankruptcies, judgments, or foreclosures within the last 3 years. A homebuyer education course is required, through Habitat Eastern Bighorns Homeownership Preparation Workshops. 0% interest Habitat mortgage. 200-400 hours of sweat equity required (varies by family size); up to 30% of hours may come from recruited volunteers; credit must be free of bankruptcies, judgments, or foreclosures in last 3 years; workshops required before closing. Gaps: exact credit minimum, DTI, AMI dollar amounts, term length, and lien position not published.

What are the income limits?

Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns Homeownership Program sets its income limit as follows: Serves families and individuals between 30% and 80% of median income; income must fall within HUD income limits for Sheridan County, WY. 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?

Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns Homeownership Program caps the purchase price as follows: Homes sold to partner families at no profit. Eligible property types include Single Family. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Where does it apply?

Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Sheridan, Wyoming.

How do you apply?

Applications for Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns Homeownership Program go through Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Open application cycle; information session required before application. 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 Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.