Habitat for Humanity NWT is moving onto the next step of constructing its first affordable home in Hay River this year.

The non-profit organization called for applications from family participants in a Feb. 24 news release.

Alayna Ward, executive director, stated that the organization will be holding virtual information sessions that will explain application requirements and eligibility criteria.

People interested in participating in the home construction should attend those events set for Thursday, March 3 at 6 p.m, Friday, March 4 at 12 p.m. and Saturday, March 5, 1 p.m..

SA国际影视传媒淗omeowner application deadline is March 21, 2022,SA国际影视传媒� Ward stated.

Habitat for Humanity NWT acquired a residential lot for one-dollar from the Town of Hay River in a new low-income development on Vale Island on Jan. 31.

The organization is aiming to have a three-bedroom, one bathroom modular home built this spring and the project is to be ready for a family to move in by the fall.

All applicants have to be under 18, be currently spending more than 30 per cent of their gross monthly income on housing and they have to be a Canadian and/or an NWT citizen.

Finances must be in order with at least one adult in the home earning a stable income, full-time year-round.

Applicants must also have not declared bankruptcy and must have a good credit rating.

People applying should be willing to work with Habitat for Humanity NWT to learn home ownership training, complete 500 hours of volunteer sweat equity and they have to keep the home and yard in good condition.

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Hurley said that as real estate prices climb across Canada and prices are becoming harder to reach, Habitat for HumanitySA国际影视传媒檚 process allows for northerners to own their own home sooner.

The deadline to submit the application to be a homeowner is March 21 and instructions on registering can be found on the habitatnwt.ca website.

Further information can be attained by calling or emailing Alayna Ward at 867-444-9609 and admin@habitatnwt.ca.