Before You Begin Your Home Journey

You’re about to take the first step toward homeownership with Habitat Omaha. 

Before starting the intake form, please review the information below and gather the required documents. Having everything ready will help you complete the form smoothly and avoid upload errors. 

Your Home Journey begins with submitting the Counseling Intake Form and supporting documents for review. 

If you need to review program eligibility or frequently asked questions before proceeding, you can return to the Homeownership page. 

What You’ll Need Before Starting 

Please have the following documents ready before beginning the intake form.
All documents must be uploaded in PDF format. 

Required Forms

[Counseling Intake Form] you may print and complete by hand or fill it out electronically.

Identification
  • State-issued photo ID for all applicants and household members 18 years of age or older 
  • Social Security cards for all household members 
  • Permanent Resident cards, if applicable, for all household members 
Income Documentation
  • 30 days of most recent, consecutive paystubs for all applicants and household members 18 years of age and older 
  • Proof of additional income, if applicable 
Financial Documentation
  • Two most recent bank statements (two months) for applicants and co-applicants 
Tax Documentation

Please obtain these directly from the IRS: 

  • Two most recent years Wage & Income Transcripts for applicants and co-applicants 
  • Two most recent years Tax Return Transcripts for applicants and co-applicants 

You can retrieve these transcripts from the IRS here:
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript 

Important:
We no longer accept 1040 tax return forms or W-2s. Transcripts must be downloaded directly from the IRS. 

Helpful Tips Before You Start

Timika holds up the keys to her new home during a closing celebration at Habitat Omaha.

 To ensure the intake form works properly and your documents upload successfully:

  • Gather all required documents before starting
  • Make sure all files are saved as PDFs
  • Ensure documents are clear and readable
  • Have documents ready for immediate upload during the form

This preparation will help your submission move smoothly through the first step of your Home Journey.

Ready to Begin Your Home Journey? 

Once you’ve gathered the required documents, you’re ready to start the intake form.

Completing the form is the first step in beginning your Home Journey with Habitat Omaha.

Start the Intake Form

 

The intake form typically takes 10–15 minutes to complete if your documents are ready.

Location Preference

During the intake process, you may be asked about preferred neighborhoods or areas to live.

While this information helps us understand your goals, location preference does not guarantee a home in that specific area. Habitat Omaha builds homes throughout the community based on available land and development opportunities.
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