Become a Habitat Partner Family

Your Dream of Homeownership Could Become a Reality

LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity believes everyone deserves a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home. Through our Partner Family Program, qualified families have the opportunity to purchase a newly built home with an affordable mortgage while working alongside volunteers and investing in their future.

We are now accepting applications for our next Habitat home—a 3-bedroom home located at 7720 S SR 3, South Milford, Indiana, with an anticipated completion date of May 2027.

Attend Our Required Information Session

All prospective applicants are encouraged to attend an information session before submitting an application.

Date: Friday July 24, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Coffee & Cream
8015 E. 750 S.
South Milford, IN

During this session you will:

• Receive the official Habitat Partner Family application.

• Learn how the Partner Family selection process works.

• Understand Habitat's sweat equity requirements.

• Learn about financial education and homeownership preparation.

Have an opportunity to ask questions.

‍ ‍What Is a Habitat Partner Family?

‍ ‍Habitat for Humanity does not give away homes.

‍ ‍Families selected for the program partner with Habitat by completing sweat equity hours, participating in homeowner education classes, and purchasing their home through an affordable mortgage. This partnership helps families build stability while creating a strong foundation for future generations.

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Who Can Apply?

‍ To be considered, applicants should:

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• Live or have children that attend school in LaGrange County.

• Demonstrate a need for safe, affordable housing.

• Meet Habitat income eligibility guidelines.

• Be willing to partner with Habitat by completing required sweat equity hours.

• Have the ability to repay an affordable mortgage.

‍ Every application is reviewed fairly and confidentially.

‍ ‍‍ ‍What Happens After I Apply?

‍ ‍Once applications are submitted, Habitat volunteers will:

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• Review all completed applications.

• Verify eligibility requirements.

• Conduct home visits and interviews.

• Select the Partner Family using Habitat's established selection criteria.

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Applicants will be notified throughout the selection process.

‍ ‍‍ ‍Why Habitat?

‍ ‍Habitat for Humanity is more than building houses.

‍ ‍We're building stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures. Homeownership provides stability for children, strengthens neighborhoods, and creates opportunities for families to build equity and financial security.

‍ ‍Together with volunteers, donors, churches, businesses, and community partners, we make affordable homeownership possible.

‍ ‍‍ Questions?

‍ ‍If you have questions or are unable to attend the information session, please contact us.

‍ ‍John Sisson
Executive Director
LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity

‍ ‍📞 (260) 463-8519
📧 johnsisson@lagrangehabitat.org

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