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Madison County
Housing Opportunity!
Syracuse Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for the Rosewood Circle New Construction Project, located in Canastota, NY. Applications will be accepted until four qualified applicants are approved.
The Rosewood Circle New Construction Project, financed by New York States Homes and Community Renewal (NYS HCR) HOME Homebuyer Development Funding, will have 4 new construction houses available for purchase at an affordable price. The homes will be single-story with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
We anticipate this project will be completed by the end of 2027, dependent on construction scheduling.
ELIGIBILITY
We evaluate applications based on NEED, ABILITY TO PAY, and WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER.
A successful Syracuse Habiat homebuyer:
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Has a steady income. Total gross household annual income must be 40-60% of the HUD median income based on family size. (See chart on first page)
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Is a good credit risk, and able to qualify for an affordable home loan. We work with 3rd party lenders for mortgages and applicants must meet their credit standards.
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Is in need of decent housing.
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Is willing and able to invest at least 300 hours of Sweat Equity. Syracuse Habitat homebuyers help build their homes, as well as take classes and do other work to prepare to be a homeowner.
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Is able to pay the required $1000 deposit.
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Applicants must either be a US Citizen or have permanent residency status (green card).
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Has not owned a home in the last three years.
We build and renovate homes and sell them to our partner families at an affordable price, making homeownership affordable for families who would not typically qualify for a conventional mortgage.
This homeownership opportunity has specific income requirements. Your household’s yearly income must fall between 40-60% of the HUD median income based on family size, as listed below.
Determining your Household income:
First identify your household size. This is the total number of people who would be living in the Habitat home should you be accepted to the program. Then, identify the total GROSS income for the entire household. This is any earned wages before tax deduction, all SSI or SSD, and any income from self-employment, child support, pension, or survivor benefits for everyone that is part of the household. Once you have that number, find your household size on the chart below, and determine if you qualify.
Application
Steps
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Read over the eligibility guidelines above to see if the program might be a good fit.
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Complete Syracuse Habitat Application for Homeownership. Make sure to include all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
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Syracuse Habitat staff will review applications to see if the applicant meets eligibility requirements listed above.
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Applicant meets with a mortgage lender & obtains a mortgage pre-qualification letter.
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Family Selection Committee recommends applicants based on need. Family Selection Committee selects 4 applicants for the 4 homes.
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Board of Directors votes on the selection.
How to
Apply
In Person: Staff will be available by appointment only to accept applications Mondays-Saturdays from 9am-4pm at our office at 514 W Genesee Street, Syracuse NY. Please call 315-422-2230 for an appointment.
Electronically: To send your application package electronically, email apply@syracusehabitat.org to receive a secure upload link.
By Mail:
Syracuse Habitat for Humanity
Attn: Family Services
514 W. Genesee St.
Syracuse, NY 13204
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Cómo aplicar
En persona: Para concertar una cita en cualquiera de las ubicaciones que se indican a continuación, llame al 315-422-230.
Solo con cita previa en las oficinas de Habitat de Syracuse, de lunes a sábado de 9:00 a 16:00.
Electrónicamente:
Para enviar su solicitud electrónicamente, envíe un correo electrónico a apply@syracusehabitat.org para recibir un enlace de carga seguro.
Por correo:
Syracuse Habitat for Humanity
Attn: Family Services
514 W. Genesee St.
Syracuse, NY 13204
