Saving Our Homes Initiative 

• 🏠 The Saving Our Homes Initiative was started by counselors in North Tulsa to help individuals at risk of losing their homes due to property tax or title clearing issues.
• 🏠 The eligibility for the program is to either live in a qualified census track in North Tulsa or to make 60% of the Tulsa area family median income for your household.
• 🤝 Referral to other services and grants is available for those who do not qualify for assistance with home repairs.
• 🏠 The initiative aims to provide holistic support, including education sessions and referrals to other services, to help individuals save their homes.
• 🏡 The initiative provides up to $4,000 per household for leans title clearing issues or property tax, aiming to clear everything in one go.
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Habitat for Humanity

• 🏡 Habitat offers affordable mortgages with low interest rates and down payment assistance, making homeownership more accessible to low-income individuals.
• 🏠 The assessment of need for adequate shelter is crucial, especially in the face of overcrowded and expensive living situations.
• 🔍 Criminal background checks are used to look for specific convictions such as fraud, violent, or sexual offenses to ensure safety for potential homeowners.
• 🏡 Homebuyers are required to contribute at least 30 hours of Sweat Equity, attend homeowner education, and share their habitat story with donors and partners.
• 🏡 Good Neighbor program provides valuable resources for neighborhood events and disaster preparedness, enhancing community resilience.