Required Documents

To process your application for Homeownership with Habitat for Humanity Portland Region you must provide the following documents as part of your application. You may upload these documents online with your application, mail them, or drop them off at our office.

All documents must be received by the last day of the application round. Failure to provide all required documents may result in a denial of your application, so be sure to plan ahead!

  • 2 years of current Federal income tax returns for all working adults in the household
    • If you are self-employed you will need to provide your year-to-date profit & loss statement and original federal income tax returns
    • 2 years of business tax returns, if applicable
  • 2 years of current W-2 and 1099 for all working adults in the household
    • Visit irs.gov to request tax documents, if applicable
  • If you are self-employed:
    • 2 years of business tax returns, if applicable
      • We cannot process your application with tax transcripts. Please provide the original Federal returns.
    • Current year-to-date profit & loss statement
      • If you are unfamiliar with this document, you may request a template from Habitat staff.
  • 2 months of most recent pay stubs for wage income for all working adults in the household, if applicable
  • 2 months of official bank statements for every account held by the applicant and co-applicant, if applicable
  • If receiving SSI, SS, SSDI, TANF, retirement or pension benefits, please provide a recent award letter or benefits statement for all adults in the household.
  • Documentation of any other sources of monthly income for all adults in the household, if applicable.
  • Government issued ID and Social Security Card of applicant and co-applicant (driver’s license, state issued ID or passport)

Click the button below for examples and more information about application documents.

If you have any questions, you can contact the homeownership team at: homeownership@habitatportlandregion.org or 503.287.9529 ext.1324.