2026 Intake Packet

Intake Packet & Applications

Before we can review your file for any USDA housing program, you must complete the 2026 Intake Packet. It gives us the full picture of your household, finances, and goals so we can prepare a strong USDA application on your behalf.

Prefer paper? Download, print, and complete the packet by hand, then return it to info@wuah.org.

What's included in the packet

The 2026 Intake Packet bundles everything you need to get started.

Intake Worksheet

Household, employment, income, debts, and assets — the core of your file.

Document Checklist

Every document we need to submit a complete USDA application.

502 Direct FAQ

Common questions about the Section 502 Direct home purchase loan.

502 Single Family Home Fact Sheet

Program overview, eligibility, and payment-assistance details.

504 Home Repair Program Fact Sheet

Repair loans and grants for very-low-income homeowners.

504 Disaster Repair Grant Fact Sheet

Assistance after a Presidentially declared disaster.

Sections you'll complete online

The online packet auto-saves as you go — finish in one sitting or come back later.

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Applicant Information
2
Co-Applicant Information
3
Household Members
4
Employment & Income
5
Monthly Non-Wage Income
6
Debts and Assets
7
Purchase or Repair Information
8
Comments
9
Authorization to Release Information signature

Required document uploads

You cannot submit the intake packet until every required document is uploaded. We'll show your progress as you go.

Identification cards
Government-issued photo ID for every household member age 18+
Social Security cards
For every household member age 18+
$30 cashier's check
Copy of cashier's check made out to USDA-RHS
Credit reports
Full detailed reports from Equifax, Experian, TransUnion, and MyFICO
2024 W-2 or IRS Wage Transcript
2024 Federal Tax Return
Signed return or IRS tax transcript
2025 W-2 or IRS Wage Transcript
2025 Federal Tax Return
Signed return or IRS tax transcript
Last 30 days of pay stubs
From all employers
Benefits award letters
Unemployment, SSI, disability, SNAP/TANF, housing assistance
Last 2 months of bank statements
Last 2 months of cash-app statements
Cash App, Apple Pay, PayPal, or other financial apps
Landlord history
Landlord name, address, phone, and move-in date for all residences in the last 2 years
Vehicle info
Year, make, and model of each vehicle owned

Optional if applicable

Self-employment Profit & Loss statement
If applicable
1099 income documents
If applicable
Dependent daycare / school enrollment
If applicable
Child support court order + last 12 payments
If applicable
Additional comments or documents
Anything else you'd like us to review

Ready to get started?

Create your free client profile, then complete the intake packet online. It usually takes 30–45 minutes if you have your documents ready.

Wake Up At Home CDC assists with USDA applications; we do not guarantee USDA approval, funding, or eligibility. All funding decisions rest solely with USDA.