basic requirements

The program involves temporarily renting a home through Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County while working towards meeting the qualifications to transition into the Homeownership Program.

  • Must apply to the Homeownership program and be denied at the full application stage.
  • Household Income must fall within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines.
  • Must have a minimum credit score of 580 for all three credit bureaus.
  • Must have 20% or less in debt-to-income monthly ratio.
  • Must have $3000 or less in delinquent debt.

Have a specific question? Reach out to our departments.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Inquiries

info@habitatncc.org
302.652.0365

Volunteer Inquiries & Group Scheduling

volunteer@habitatncc.org

Homeownership and Home Repair (ABWK) Inquiries

Family Services Department, familyservices@habitatncc.org

Neighborhood Revitalization

Andre Wilburn, awilburn@habitatncc.org

Giovanna Andrews, gandrews@habitatncc.org

Financial Contributions, Planned-Giving, NAA Tax Credit

restoredonations@habitatncc.org

development@habitatncc.org

ReStore Donations, Scheduling Inquiries

restoredonations@habitatncc.org

Giovanna Andrews, gandrews@habitatncc.org