Question 1

What are the income guidelines for the Homeownership Program?

Accepted Answer

Please visit https://williamsonhabitat.org/services/#homeownership-program for the 2025 Income Guidelines for the Homeownership Program.

Question 2

What are some reasons I will not qualify?

Accepted Answer

You will not qualify if delinquent on student loans or child support, if anyone in the household is listed on the Sex Offender Registry, currently in bankruptcy or bankruptcy discharged less than 5 years ago, have had a respossession in the last 3 years, or have an outstanding judgement or lien.

Question 3

What are the homeowner applicant initial requirements?

Accepted Answer

You must live or work currently, and for a minimum of one year, in Williamson County, TX, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have stable and sufficient income to make the monthly mortgage payment, have a need for housing, and be willing to complete a minimum of 300-500 volunteer hours.

Question 4

Are there any costs associated with submitting an application?

Accepted Answer

You will need to pay for a background check which costs $15. You will also need to submit a credit report. If you are unable to get a free report, we can order one for $17.

Question 5

What are you building and where?

Accepted Answer

We are building only in Georgetown at this time. A 750 SF single story one bedroom, one bath home will be built near Hart and Leander Streets and two townhomes (with shared walls) between 1,200 SF - 1,800 SF will be built in the 500 block of 21st Street at Shepherd's Village Townhomes.

Question 6

What if I need special accommodations to participate in the meeting?

Accepted Answer

Please call 512-863-4344 to discuss your needs.

Question 7

Do I need to attend a session to get an application?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Homeownership Program application packet is only distributed at our official Information Sessions. Attending one of these sessions is the only way to receive the packet. We do not provide applications online, by email, or at our office outside of these sessions.

Question 8

Who needs to attend the Information Sessions?

Accepted Answer

If your name will be on the application, you MUST attend a session.

Zoom: Homeownership Application Information Session