Habitat for Humanity of Calcasieu Area Homeownership Program

Administered by: Habitat for Humanity of Calcasieu Area · Nonprofit · Zero-Interest Loan

Funding status: Active

How much assistance

Affordable home purchase with zero-interest mortgage (Zero-Interest Loan)

Zero-interest mortgage with affordable monthly payments. Not a giveaway program.

Eligibility

  • Income limits: Must meet low-income guidelines set by Habitat for Humanity.
  • First-time buyer required: No
  • Geographic restrictions: Calcasieu and Beauregard parishes.
  • Homebuyer education required: Yes

How to Apply for Habitat for Humanity of Calcasieu Area Homeownership Program

Step 1: Contact Habitat for Humanity of Calcasieu Area at their Lake Charles office (3551 Ave C, Lake Charles, LA). Applicants must invest 300 hours of sweat equity labor into the building of their home, the homes of others, and other Habitat activities.

Notes

Habitat builds and repairs homes for lower-income families. This is a construction and homeownership program, not traditional down payment assistance. Verify current application availability with the local affiliate.

Cities Where This Program Is Available