2026 Homeowner Biographical Questionnaire

General Information

You are an important part of the Habitat story. Your journey to homeownership is unique, and we are honored to be a part of it. By completing this questionnaire, you will help us share the impact of safe, affordable homeownership with future Habitat homeowners, volunteers, donors, and supporters throughout San Diego County. Thank you for your willingness to share your family’s story. The questions below are intended to guide you as you reflect on your experiences, celebrate this milestone, and tell your story in your own words. (Sweat Equity Hours Eligible)

Name*

First Last

What Habitat community will you be purchasing a home in?*

Who will be living in your home? Please list each household member and their relationship to you. To protect your family's privacy, we typically only use first names — but please let us know if you'd prefer to keep any household member anonymous.*

About Your Family & Daily Life

Where do you (and your spouse/partner, if applicable) currently work? How long have you worked there and what do you most enjoy about your job?*

What is/are the age(s)/grade(s) of your child(ren)?*

Tell us about your child(ren)! What are their favorite subjects, hobbies, sports, or activities? What makes them shine — and what dreams or hopes do you have for their future?"*

Do you feel your children will do better in school because of your Habitat home? For example, will a stable, quiet space to study help? Have they faced any challenges you hope this change will address?*

How do you spend time together as a family? Do you have any favorite activities, traditions, or places you enjoy?*

Education and Career Goals

What goals or dreams are you and your family working toward? This could include educational goals, career aspirations, promotions, starting a business, college plans, internships, summer programs, or other opportunities for children and adults in your household. How do you hope homeownership will help your family achieve these goals?*

Your Journey and Experiences

What life experience has made the biggest impact on you and your family?*

Share something unique about your family. (Example: Are you refugees? Fifth-generation San Diegans? Do three generations live under one roof?)*

The Impact of Homeownership

Describe your family’s current living circumstances. (Size of living space, number of people sharing rooms, neighborhood safety, etc.)*

How will owning a home directly impact your family? What are you most excited about?*

Has anyone in your family ever owned a home, or will you be the first? If so, what does that milestone mean to you?*

Are there challenges your family is experiencing now or has faced in the past that make this milestone especially meaningful? (For example: disabilities, health issues, safety concerns, financial struggles, etc.)*

Your San Diego Habitat Experience

How did you first hear about San Diego Habitat for Humanity?*

What motivated you to apply for a Habitat home? Can you describe how you felt when you learned you were selected?*

How would you describe your experience with San Diego Habitat for Humanity so far?*

What goals has your family set for the future after becoming Habitat homeowners?*

Sharing Your Story

Your story has the power to inspire others and help Habitat continue its mission. By sharing your journey, you can earn sweat equity hours while also helping future Habitat homeowners, volunteers, and supporters understand the impact of homeownership. Using your responses to this questionnaire, and with your permission, our team may create a story to share across Habitat platforms. Your story may be featured on our print or online materials.

How would you like your story to be shared? (Check all that apply.)*

Habitat Use (print and online materials)
Media Availability (available for interviews with tv, print and online news outlets)Local or national media, including TV, newspapers, and online news)
Limited (Habitat staff, donors, board members)
I prefer to keep my story private at this time.

How long are you comfortable with San Diego Habitat for Humanity sharing your family's story in our communications, fundraising, and marketing materials?*

6 months
1 year
2 years
Indefinitely
Please check with me before each use

Are you and your family comfortable being photographed at your new home for use in marketing and promotional materials? (sweat equity hours eligible)*

Yes
No

Are you and your family comfortable sharing your story on camera? (sweat equity hours eligible)*

Yes
No

Are you willing to provide quotes for the Habitat website, newsletters and other marketing material? (sweat equity hours eligible)*

Yes
No

We want to make sure your story is shared in a way that feels comfortable and respectful. What parts of your story are you most comfortable sharing? Is there anything you prefer we not include? Is there a specific message or experience you hope others take away from your story?

Homeownership Program | Media Release Form

Photography and/or Testimonial Release -------- I hereby release, authorize, and give full consent to San Diego Habitat for Humanity to publish and display my information as well as any photographs in which I, my spouse, and/or children appear. It is further agreed that San Diego Habitat for Humanity may use or cause to be used such material for, or in, visual displays, exhibitions, internet webpages, or publications for the purpose of communication to the general public or other parties, provided that San Diego Habitat for Humanity is credited when such material is used or printed. I also acknowledge that I have received no monetary compensation for materials used pursuant to this release. I also declare by my signature below, that this testimony is factual and accurate.

Names of individuals in my family

Print Name

First Last

Signature

Date