Eligibility for the Methow Housing Trust

MHT’s broad eligibility guidelines reflect the variety of needs for affordable homeownership that exists within our community. Households may be eligible for MHT homeownership depending on their economic reality and stage of life.

Home pricing varies based on the applicant’s income and assets.  

Single-member households earning full-time minimum wage, a household that relies on Social Security, or a household with multiple wage-earners, all may qualify for affordable homeownership through the Methow Housing Trust. Get started on your application today!

This is who lives in MHT Homes.

Read some of their stories in MHT Journeys to Homeownership.

Eligibility Criteria*:

A household must have established residency in the Methow Valley.

MHT serves households who earn between 60%-150% of the Area Median Income (AMI).

Limited assets are allowed for households. Maximum allowable assets dependent on household age.

Homeownership:

An applicant may not own another house at the time they close on a MHT home.

*Click on the underlined criteria to see more detailed definitions for each of them.

To learn more and begin an application: 

Call: (509) 996-5943

Email: contactus@methowhousingtrust.org

Apply Online Here

Homeownership is a process, and even if you don’t fit perfectly into MHT’s eligibility requirements today, we are happy to meet with you and discuss ways for you to become “purchase ready”.

MHT Income and Asset Guidelines

The table above shows the income and asset guidelines for MHT

Residency in the Methow Valley: a) Live in the Methow Valley 12 months before a household is eligible to apply for a MHT home. OR b) Have a letter from an employer confirming permanent employment and the first two paystubs.