Habitat for Humanity seeks family to partner with

Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County is looking for a family to partner with on construction of its first home this spring.

There are a number of criteria to be eligible for a Habitat home. Candidates must:

• reside in Waldo County;

• be able to pay back the cost of the home with a no-interest mortgage;

• be willing to partner with Habitat to build their home, including performing volunteer labor in the construction of the home and participating in Habitat volunteer activities;

• attend training regarding the buying and owning of a home; and

• meet the income guideline, which are based on family size. For a family of two, income must be between $12,050 and $23,250; for a family of four, the figures are $15,050 and $29,050; for family of six, the range is $17,450 to $33,750; while for a family of eight, income must be between $19,850 and $38,250.

Those who are interested should mail their name, address, telephone number and the number of persons in their household to: Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County, 93 High St., Belfast, ME 04915. A member of Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County will respond.