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Aspen Road Lottery Results

The virtual lottery for the two homes on Aspen Road, Bolinas was held on Monday, February 19, 2024. The results are listed below. If you have any questions please reach out to us: HDDIntake@Habitatgsf.org

 

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About the homes

Bolinas home

  • (2) Three-bedroom, two-bath prefabricated homes
  • Average of 1,100 square feet
  • Two dedicated parking spaces per home
  • Homes will be sold as Tenancy in Common (TIC) with ongoing support
    facilitated by the Bolinas Community Land Trust (BCLT)
  • Homes include washer/dryer, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, and garbage disposal
  • Less than a mile from downtown Bolinas. Access to recreational spaces,
    shopping, and natural viewpoints
  • Minimum of three members in household (subject to change)
  • Homes shown are of similar design to available homes

Before You Apply

Before you can apply for a home, you must attend a virtual Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco information session. All sessions will be held over Zoom at the following times: 

  • Wednesday, 01/31/2024 @ 2:00PM-3:30PM (Spanish)
  • Wednesday, 01/31/2024 @ 5:30PM-7:00PM (English)
  • Saturday, 02/10/2024 @12:00PM-1:30PM (Spanish)
  • Saturday, 02/10/2024 @ 2:00PM-3:30PM (English) 
  • Tuesday, 02/13/24 @ 5:30PM-7:00PM (Spanish)

If you have any questions about the application process please contact our team at HDDIntake@habitatgsf.org.

 

Application Requirements

Applicants must meet the income and credit guidelines, in addition to the following requirements: being willing and able to perform up to 500 hours of sweat equity (volunteer hours) in the community; attending workshops and volunteering in other Habitat programs.

If you have applied for a Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco home in the past, you will need to submit a new application for these Bolinas homes. All applications that are received on time and filled out completely will be entered into a lottery. The lottery ONLY determines the order in which your application will be reviewed. It does not guarantee you a home.

Post Lottery Information  

Please check back here for more information once the lottery has taken place on Monday, February 19, 2024. Once your lottery position is called, you will be asked to submit a full program application with supporting documents. Please note, do not submit an application to Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco staff. Applications received prior to being requested will not be opened or reviewed.  

The selection process includes a review of your finances and credit, employment history, residency, and the following qualifications:

  • Must have a minimum credit score of 650
  • Must have history of reliable payments on credit report
  • Must be willing to complete up to 500 hours of sweat equity
  • Have not owned a residential property in the last 3 years
  • Applicants must have a total debt-to-income ratio below 45%
  • Applicants must be first time homebuyers
  • Must be permanent residents or US Citizens
  • Eligible households must have a minimum of three members to qualify (subject to change)
  • Household gross income must be within 60%-80% range of Marin County Area Median Income to qualify (subject to change)

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IF I DON’T MEET ALL THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA?

We encourage you to apply regardless. Once you’ve applied, we will determine eligibility.

WHAT IS “SWEAT EQUITY”?

Habitat GSF requires all potential buyers to complete sweat equity. The requirement for these homes in Bolinas is up to 500 hours. 
You can get help with your sweat equity by having friends, family, etc. volunteer with you.
Sweat equity is not designed to be a barrier; we work with each family to ensure they finish their sweat equity in a safe and timely manner.

WILL I NEED TO PAY MY OWN UTILITIES?

You are responsible for paying for your own utilities.

IS THERE PARKING FOR EACH UNIT?

Yes, each home has two dedicated parking spots.  

HOW DOES THE LOTTERY WORK?

Lottery applicants will be given a unique ID number via email   

On Monday, February 19, 2024, Homeowner Development Department (HDD) staff will host a live, virtual lottery. Attendance is optional.  

Lottery applicants’ IDs will be randomized and given a spot in the lottery.   

You can check your lottery rank at www.habitatgsf.org/aspen after the lottery is conducted. A PDF version of the lottery results will also be posted on our website in a week after the lottery.  

HDD will invite lottery winners to complete the full application in lottery rank order (i.e., the lottery winner who got ranked #1 will be the first person invited to complete the application, we will go down our list until the unit is filled by a qualified buyer.)  

IF I APPLIED FOR A HABITAT GSF HOME IN THE PAST AND I WAS NOT SELECTED, DO I NEED TO REAPPLY FOR THESE ASPEN HOMES?

Yes. For these homes in Bolinas, applications will be made through our online application portal. Habitat GSF staff will administer the lottery. 

ARE PETS ALLOWED?

Yes, limits may apply.

DO I HAVE TO HAVE A CO-APPLICANT TO APPLY?

No. Please keep in mind that applicants will become legal title holders and will be responsible for making all monthly payments on time.

WILL HABITAT GREATER SAN FRANCISCO BE MY LANDLORD?

No, Habitat GSF is the lender as this is not a rental unit.

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