How to Apply

A Hand Up Not A Hand Out

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) builds simple, sustainable and affordable homes in partnership with hardworking, low-income families and individuals.  We offer a hand up, not a hand out, by providing a once in a lifetime opportunity to build a long-term investment for your future.

Habitat homes are affordable thanks to government subsidies, volunteer labor and community support.  Selected Habitat homeowners pay a modest down payment, invest up to 500 hours of “Sweat Equity” in the construction of their home and are responsible for monthly mortgage payments and upkeep.  In addition, HFH GLA prepares Habitat Homeowners to be successful through a comprehensive homeownership education program.

HFH GLA is currently accepting applications for homes in Long Beach, Lynwood and South Gate.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must demonstrate need.  Homebuyers must be low-income, earning between 30-80% of area median income for Los Angeles County.
• Must have good credit (no recent bankruptcies, liens or judgments).
• Must be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles by: 1) Completing Sweat Equity Hours, 2) Complete an 8-hour HUD-certified pre-purchase homebuyer education workshop and an 8-hour Habitat Education Program, as well as additional courses through HFH GLA’s comprehensive homeownership education program.
• Must be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
  1. Call (310) 323-4663 ext. 118 or email: sbautista@habitatla.org for the following:
     • Information about the homeownership opportunities currently available – including the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).
     • A Pre-Application Eligibility Questionnaire.
     • Information regarding upcoming orientations.
  2. Attend a HFH GLA orientation.
  3. Submit an application, along with necessary documents and a small processing and credit check fee.

Apply Now:

To receive an application, you must attend a HFH GLA Homebuyer Orientation.  Meetings are held once a week in our office in Gardena and on select dates throughout the Greater Los Angeles area.  To sign up or for more information, please call (310) 323-4663 ext. 118 or email Sylvia Bautista.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles provides equal housing opportunities for all, and ensures fair and equal access to its programs and services  regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, familial status, disability, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, source of income, or other characteristics protected by law.