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:

• First-time homebuyers, or people who have not owned a home in the previous three years.
• 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.

Not sure about the answer to these questions? Call or email us - we're here to help.

Charlotte Sales Center: 704-409-5950; CharlotteHomes@Self-Help.org

Durham, Goldsboro, and Greensboro Sales Center: 1-866-265-3488; DurhamHomes@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