Veterans Home Ownership
Program Application
Thank you for your interest in the Veteran Home Ownership Program. Completing this application does not guarantee you a home. Completing this application will give you an opportunity to be considered for a home.
Criteria
1. Must be a veteran who was discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
2. Must reside in the home as the primary residence. If the home is in a different location from your current location the applicant must be willing to relocate and make the home the primary residence.
3. Must be able to financially sustain the home and willing to comply with agency follow-up requests for at least one year.
4. Must complete an eight hour home buyers education course.
5. Must be willing to reside in and keep the home for a substantial number of years determined by the organization.
6. Must meet program income standards. Total household income cannot exceed 120% of the Area Median Family Income for the county in which the home is located.
7. In order to be considered, additional documentation may be requested during the application process. 8. Applicants cannot be an employee, former employee, or a relative of a current or former employee of the
Home Depot Corporation, Home Depot Foundation, American GI Forum, or the NVOP.
Instructions
1. Complete the application using blue ink. 2. Attach copies of the following documents:
a. DD-214
b. One of the following: Military ID Card, VA Card, Driver’s License/State ID Card c. Birth Certificate/Certificate of Naturalization/ Legal Resident Documentation d. Copy of pay statements (3 months prior and up to application date)
e. Copy of previous years W-2 Form and Tax Documents f. Employment Verification Letter (If applicable)
3. If disabled, you will need to provide documentation confirming a disability and disability rating if applicable (VA Letter, Social Security Letter, Etc.).
4. After initial review of applications, eligible applicants will be submitted to the Veteran Home Ownership Selection Committee. This committee will make the final selection of those accepted into the program. Selections are made on a case-by-case basis and includes considerations such as: income, community
involvement, disability, family circumstances, financial stability, employment, special circumstances and other factors. After selection is made, a Housing Specialist will be assigned to assist program participants with the homebuyer process.
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that can help clarify financial or disability status.
6. Upon selection, you will be notified and will have a deadline from the point of notification to communicate your interest to proceed with the program. Notification of selection does not mean immediate approval for a home. The applicant will still need to meet certain credit and mortgage requirements.
If you have any questions relating to this application or documentation that needs to be submitted, please contact the NVOP at 210-223-4088. Please ask to speak to the Veteran Home Ownership Housing Specialist.
APPLICATIONS DO NOT HAVE A SET DEADLINE. THIS IS A ROLLING APPLICATION
PROCEESS. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED IN THE APPLICATION
TIMEFRAME BATCH THAT IT IS RECEIVED IN. APPLICATIONS MAY BE MAILED OR
SUBMITTED IN PERSON AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES:
In Person: AGIF-NVOP 206 San Pedro Suite #200 San Antonio, 78205 By Mail: AGIF-NVOP
Attn: Veterans Homeownership Program 611 N. Flores, Suite 200
VETERANS HO ME OWNE RSHI P PRO GRAM APPLI CATI ON
VETERAN APPLICANT
Last Name: First Name: Middle Initial:
Email: Gender: Male Female Date of Birth:
Property Address: County: Number of Bedrooms: Current address: City: State: Zip Code:
Mailing Address: Own___ Rent____
(Please Check One)
Monthly Payment or Rent_____ How Long At Current Location _____
Home Phone: Cell Phone: Work Phone: Veteran’s Status
Are you a Veteran? ___________ Branch of Service:____________ ETS or Retirement Date:
_____________________
Number of Years Served:_______ What is your Disability Rating? (If service-connected) __________ Number of Deployments: __________ Select the service period that most corresponds to your time of service:
Vietnam Era Post-Vietnam Service Gulf War Post-9/11 Service Iraq/OIF Afghanistan/OEF Other___________________ Have you received any military decorations or honors? Check all that apply: Medal of Honor Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart Ethnicity Hispanic Non-Hispanic Race
Am. Indian/Alaskan Nat. Black/African American Asian
White Asian
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Other__________________________
**The information regarding ethnicity and race is used to collect demographic information and is optional.
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Special Circumstances: In this section, please detail any special circumstances or challenges for the selection committee to consider.
VETERAN EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Current Employer:
Employer Address: How long? Years____
Months____
Phone: E-mail: Fax:
City: State: Zip Code:
Position: Hourly Salary
(Please circle)
Annual Income:
Previous Employer:
Address: How long? Years____
Months____
Phone: E-mail: Fax:
City: State: Zip Code:
Position: Hourly Salary
(Please circle)
Annual Income:
Please list a personal Reference (friend/relative):
Address: Phone:
City: State: Zip Code:
Relationship:
CO-APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name:
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VETERANS HO ME OWNE RSHI P PRO GRAM APPLI CATI ON
Veteran: Yes No Discharge Date: Disability: Yes No Current address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Own Rent (Please circle) Monthly payment or rent: How long? Years____ Months____
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Owned Rented (Please circle) Monthly payment or rent: How long? Years____ Months____
CO-APPLICANT EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Current Employer:
Employer Address: How long? Years____
Months____
Phone: E-mail: Fax:
City: State: Zip Code:
Position: Hourly Salary
(Please circle)
Annual Income:
Previous Employer: Address:
Phone: E-mail: Fax:
City: State: Zip Code:
Position: Hourly Salary
(Please circle)
Annual Income:
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
Name (List members of your household and include yourself)
Birthdate Relationship to Veteran Applicant
Do they receive income?
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Income
Expenses
Wages Rent/Mortgage
Child Support Utilities
Food Stamps Medical Expenses
TANF Car Payments
Social Security Disability Income Car Insurance
Other Social Security Income Loan Payments
Veterans Benefits Gas/Fuel
Pensions Food
Alimony Child Care
Unemployment Health Insurance
Veterans Disability Telephone/Cell Phone
Worker’s Compensation Personal Expenses
Other Household Income Child Support
If “No Income” Mark N/A Other Expenses
Total Income Total Expenses
CREDIT CARDS/AUTO/OTHER LOANS OR OBLIGATIONS (LIST DEBT OF HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS)
Name Type of Obligation (Ex: Credit Card, Auto Loan, etc.) Current balance Monthly payment ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Do you currently own a home or other property?
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VETERANS HO ME OWNE RSHI P PRO GRAM APPLI CATI ON
Are you a first-time home buyer? If no, please explain:
Do you or an immediate relative (including step-children, step-siblings step-parents, step-grandparents) work for or have worked in the past for The Home Depot, The Home Depot Foundation, American GI Forum, or American GI Forum – National Veterans Outreach Program?
If yes, please explain:
BENEFITS INFORMATION
VA/SOCIAL SECURITY/OTHER BENEFIT ENTITLEMENTS
Type of Benefit Benefit
Amount
How often is benefit received?
If recently approved for a benefit, when is the anticipated start date the benefit will be received?
Household Member Receiving Benefit
PLEASE LIST ANTICIPATED NECESSARY PURCHASES OR MAJOR EXPENSES IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS
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In the space provided, please add any additional comments or finish answering previous questions where space was limited.
Please also mention the areas of San Antonio (Ex: Northwest, Northeast, etc.) you prefer for residence. If selected, the committee will consider your preference but no guarantee can be made you will qualify for a home in your preferred area(s).
INCOME PRODUCING ASSETS
PLEASE LIST ANY ASSETS YOU OWN THAT PRODUCE INCOME FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD EXAMPLE: MINERAL RIGHTS, LEASING/RENTING OF LAND OR PROPERTY, ETC.
Description Name of Person Receiving Income Amount Received How Often? (monthly, quarterly, annually)
I certify that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and will be used to determine eligibility and that I am obligated to document the accuracy of the information and that the information is subject to verification and may be released for such purposes. I am also aware that I am subject to immediate termination from the program if I am found ineligible after enrollment as a result of falsifying information on the application.
Signature of Applicant Date:
Applicant’s Printed Name:
Signature of Co-Applicant: Date:
