Peoples' Self-Help Housing
Providing Affordable Housing in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties

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The Mission of Peoples' Self-Help Housing is to provide affordable housing and programs leading to self-sufficiency for low-income families, seniors, and other special needs groups on California's Central Coast.


SELF-HELP HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
as of July 2011:

Do you dream of owning your own home? Are you willing to help build it?

An owner-builder development in Atascadero
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW!

3 & 4 bedroom, 2 bath homes
with 2-car garage

Energy-Efficient Homes

Special Financing packages available
  - affordable monthly payments
  - Down Payment Assistance (as needed)


To Qualify, you must be able to answer YES to ALL of the following:

  • Commitment to Work 40+ Hours per Weekend (2 Adults) Building Your Home
  • Good Credit & Rental History
  • Minimum Income of Approximately $32,000 Year
  • Maximum Income Limits Apply (Maximum For A Family of 4 is $59,500)
  • Borrower Must Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Application Available Here
Aplicaciones Disponibles Aqui

Applications also available at the Peoples' Self-Help Housing office,
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

For more information please call the Homeownership Department at (805) 781-3088 x 446


Self-Help Housing: Day by Day - Read Blog

For a list of completed home ownership properties, click here.

Frequently Asked Questions about our home ownership program: English / Español

 

The Self-Help Home Ownership program assists families in the construction of their new house and reduces the cost at the same time. Groups of ten families work together under PSHH's supervision to build one another's house and, through the process, build a community.

Participating families lower their home building costs between 20-25 percent by contributing a minimum of 1,600 hours of construction labor per family through the construction process, which averages to about 12-15 months per home. This "sweat equity" is used in lieu of a cash down payment. This collective effort creates neighborhood ties and an overall sense of pride through the direct construction involvement of the future residents!

Low-income families are taught the financial and construction skills necessary to build their first home.

In order to qualify, all applicants must meet minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Minimum/maximum income guidelines (county specific).
  • A good credit and rental history.
  • Agree to work a minimum of 40 hours per week for approximately one year on the construction of the new homes.

 

 

Opening Doors.  Building Neighborhoods.  Improving Lives.

Peoples' Self-Help Housing - Providing Affordable Housing in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
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