Potential homebuyers might be dealing with poorly made, unhealthy or inadequate housing. They could be paying unaffordable rent or living in a home that inaccessible for their disabilities.

Riverbend Habitat homes are not given away for free. Riverbend Homeowners pay an affordable mortgage. Applicants must be willing to apply for a mortgage and make a monthly mortgage payment.

The path to homeownership is a partnership between the home buyer and Riverbend Habitat. Habitat home buyers participate in the entire process, from start to finish. Partnership includes the application process, building credit and savings, attending homeowner education classes, and completing 'sweat equity'.