Whatcom-Skagit Housing
We are currently looking for families to build in our program. We are accepting applications to be put on our waiting list for future building groups.
How to Apply
Do you qualify?
Your income must be high enough to afford the monthly mortgage payments. This generally means somewhere in the low $40,000 per year ballpark.
The combined incomes of all members of the household must also be below the income limits of the program (link to current income limits).
Credit rating of at least 640. If you have no credit or your credit score is below 640, we may still be able to help identify a path forward or recommend steps you can take to become eligible.
Read through the FAQ and other requirements for qualification.
Application
Gather the following information and documents:
- Current pay stubs from ALL household income showing one month’s current earnings
- Copies of the last 2 years Federal Income Tax returns (including W-2’s and all attachments)
- Bank statements
- A snapshot of your credit score
Create an account and fill out the application form
Overview
- Apply and confirm eligibility – allow about 2 weeks
- Obtain a position on Waitlist – currently about 3 ½ years
- Join a Building Group – submit final paystubs and bank statements to confirm you are still eligible
- Closing on the loans for the lot and construction
- Learn – 4 preconstruction meetings take place before you begin construction
- Build – it takes about 12-14 months to build 8-10 homes
- Move In – in the last week(s) there will be final inspections, occupancy permits and construction loan conversion to a mortgage
Whatcom Skagit Housing
Building Since 1976
700+
owner built homes
2000+
hours of construction invested by each owner builder
2022
$1.5 M invested in local subcontractors and suppliers
About the Homes
- 3-4 bedrooms
- 2+ bathrooms
- 2 car garage
- 1,200 – 1,500 square feet
- 5,000 sf lots
- Energy efficient
- Landscaping
- Energy Star Appliances: range, refrigerator, microwave/hood, dishwasher, garbage disposal, high efficiency gas furnace, tankless water heater, washer and dryer.
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