Application Process

Potential partners must first attend an Informational Meeting, where they learn about the homeownership program and complete a pre-application assessment. Family Services Staff determines which applicants meet the qualifications and assist them in completing an application. Next the Family Selection Committee reviews the applications and selected applicants are interviewed by two Committee members. Based on the interviews, the Committee makes a recommendation to the Board of Directors. The Board reviews the qualified applicants, and accepts or declines the prospective Partner Families. Finally, Family Services Staff will notify new Partner Families of their acceptance into the program.

Informational Meetings*

*All meetings are held at GDM Habitat (2200 E. Euclid Avenue, Des Moines).

More information:

• Please bring a $20.00 money order as well as copies (that Habitat can keep) of your three most recent months of pay stubs or income history for all adults living in the household. The money order will only be used if you choose to go through the application process.
• Both the applicant and co-applicant must attend an informational meeting in order to apply for the GDM Habitat homeownership program.
• No child care available.
• Interpreters are available upon request. Please call at least a week prior to the meeting.
• There is no need to register or call for a reservation.

  For questions or more information, please call Jessica at 515-471-8686.  Click here to print a flier for upcoming Informational Meetings.