Homeownership Program
Our home ownership program empowers people to buy a Habitat house with a 0% interest mortgage rate. To qualify for this program, you must exhibit:
- Need – the current living situation is unaffordable, temporary, overcrowded, unsafe, etc.
- Ability to pay – Household income for potential applicants must be in the 25-60% income level bracket or below to qualify for a mortgage (see chart below)
- Willingness to partner – agree to complete 350 hours of “sweat equity” or volunteer work
- Complete our Homeownership Preparation through Education (HOPE) Program
Gross Household income for potential applicants must fall within this range based on HUD Median Income Limits for our area:
| Family Size | 25% | 60% |
| 1 | $17,950 | $43,080 |
| 2 | $20,500 | $49,200 |
| 3 | $23,075 | $55,380 |
| 4 | $25,625 | $61,500 |
| 5 | $27,675 | $66,420 |
| 6 | $29,725 | $71,340 |
| 7 | $31,775 | $76,260 |
| 8 | $33,825 | $81,180 |
Home Preservation Program
Due to an overwhelming number of requests, we are only accepting new requests from Lee’s Summit homeowners. All other programs are full. If you have made a request in the past, your information is still stored in our database, and you have been placed on a notification list. Thank you for your patience as we work through previous projects. For additional information, you may email Marikate – Home Preservation Program Manager.
Lee’s Summit Homeowners – Critical Home Repair Program: OPEN
Are you in need of critical or minor home repairs? In partnership with the City of Lee’s Summit, Truman Habitat is currently accepting requests for information. If you are interested in learning more about the program and see if you are eligible for services, please fill out the form below.
This is not an application and does not guarantee acceptance to the program.
Aging In Place
Aging in Place is a movement to not only enable people to age safely in their homes, but also to create an environment where older adults can continue to learn and contribute, develop relationships with people of all ages, maintain a healthy lifestyle, live independently, and receive healthcare and support services that are community-based.
Roughly 20% of the residents in Jackson County are 60 years or older and 18.5% of this population lives in poverty. Truman Heritage Habitat works with elderly residents to upgrade or restore their homes so they can continue living in their houses, be independent, and contribute to their communities.
Raytown and Independence Weatherization Program
Program is currently full. Check back soon!
Sponsored by grants from Spire and Independence Power and Light, we are able to assist with repairs like attic insulation, weather sealing and more.
Please Note:
We do not offer emergency housing assistance or emergency home repair.
If you are in need of emergency services, please see the list below for organizations that may be able to help you.
Emergency Organizations:
United Way: 2-1-1
Community Services League: 816-254-4100
Homeless Hotline: 816-474-4599
Follow Truman Habitat for Humanity
Blue Springs ReStore
816-886-7374
Independence ReStore
816-886-7374
Lee's Summit ReStore
816-875-6556
Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Jackson County, Missouri complies with the U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or sources of income.
Privacy Policy | © Copyright 2022
Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity
505 North Dodgion, Independence, MO 64050 - 816-886-7374
NON-PROSELYTIZING POLICY
Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity of Eastern Jackson County, Missouri is a Christian, faith-based non-profit. However, we will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must adhere to or convert to a particular faith. Questions? Click here to send us a message.