Eligibility Requirements
Is a Self-Help Home Right For You?
At Self-Help CDC, we're working to revitalize neighborhoods across the state of North Carolina. We also want to offer first time homebuyers a chance to own a great new home, and a chance to build wealth. If you meet the qualifications below, A Self-Help home might be the right move for you. Purchase of our homes is open to:
- People earning less than 80% of the Area Median Income. Income guidelines vary by family size and other debts.
- Buyers looking for a home to serve as their principal residence.
- People who have paid rent on time for a full year with no more than two late payments on other bills.
- In some cases, sale of our homes may be open only to first time homebuyers, or those that have not owned a home in the past three years. Contact us for more details.
Not sure about the answer to these questions? Call or email us - we're here to help.
1-866-265-3488
Charlotte Email: CharlotteHomes@Self-Help.org
Durham Email: DurhamHomes@Self-Help.org
Greensboro Email: GreensboroHomes@Self-Help.org
"We had been renting for years and throwing our money away. We set a goal to buy a home, and I thank God Self-Help was able to help us meet that goal. I have such a greater sense of stability and security for my family."
Lynette Hearn, homeowner

