Marietta Public Service Housing Program

Eligibility

Habitat for Humanity will build 3 new homes in 2024 for qualified home-buyers who are employed by the City of Marietta or Marietta City Schools.

  • You must be a current employee of the City of Marietta OR Marietta City Schools, with an employment date of June 1, 2023 or earlier
  • You must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident
  • You must be a first-time home-buyer
  • You must live or work in Cobb, Douglas or Paulding County for at least one year
  • You must have lived independently for at least one year
  • Your household income before taxes must be within the following limits:
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Household Size Minimum Income Maximum Income
1 $35,750 $57,200
2 $40,850 $65,350
3 $45,950 $73,500
4 $51,050 $81,650
5 $55,150 $88,200
6 $59,250 $94,750
7 $63,350 $101,250
8 $67,400 $107,800

Source: 2022 U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) www.huduser.gov
*Income of all persons living in the household

Before you apply

  1. Read our guide to getting ready for the application at habitatnwma.org/get-ready-to-apply/
  2. Please watch the Applicant Orientation video before completing the application or contacting Habitat for Humanity to ask questions. The video explains the homeownership application process, the guidelines for completing the application, and answers many frequently asked questions.

Application Deadline

We will be accepting applications between Monday, October 16 at 10:00am – Tuesday, October 31 at 4:30pm. Applications will not be accepted outside of this timeline.

Applications can be dropped off at the Habitat for Humanity business office:

1625 Spring Road SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Applications may be placed in the drop box at our front door outside of normal business hours.

Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Applications and documents will not be accepted by email or fax. You must print the application and supporting documents and place them together in an envelope to submit.

Which documents must be submitted with the application?

A complete application includes copies of documents with information about the applicant and others in the household regarding:

  • Income (pay stubs, federal tax return, social security award letter, court order for child support, etc.)
  • Residency (birth certificate, social security card, certificate of naturalization, etc.)
  • Expenses (lease agreement, utilities, car payment, medical bills, credit card statements, student loans)
  • Assets (bank statements)
  • Credit report

Please view the checklist of necessary documents at this link: https://habitatnwma.org/application-checklist

At this time, we cannot answer questions about whether or not you qualify. If you have other questions, please contact:

Kelsey Thompson-White
Community Development Manager
kthompson@mariettaga.gov
Phone: 770-794-5437

Download the application documents below