Family Resources of New Orleans‘ Mutual Self-Help Housing Program is where qualified individuals and families can build new homes in rural communities. Financing is provided through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), with low interest loans to be repaid over 33 to 38 years.
Overview of Family Resources of New Orleans’ Self-Help Housing Program
Family Resources of New Orleans’ Mutual Self-Help Housing Program gives you the opportunity to build your own house. Working together with other families, you will learn valuable construction skills as you build your own house. There is no construction experience required because our construction supervisor will be there every step of the way. The months that you spend building your home can save you as much as $20,000, and there’s never a payment to make during construction.
You will choose your own house lot and work with other families in the same area to build each other’s homes. You will choose the colors of your siding, roofing, paint, carpet, flooring and cabinets. Your house will be uniquely yours!
No construction experience needed — we will teach you everything you need to know. Some tasks will be completed by professionals but everything else is up to you and the other members of your group. In addition to your new home, you will be gaining valuable skills in budgeting, construction, maintenance, and home repair.
