Please review the information below that explains several things required to participate in this unique program.
Potential Habitat homeowners must demonstrate a need for safe, affordable housing. Needs will vary from community to community.
Prospective households are low to moderate income. In the U.S., we serve families whose income does not exceed 60% of the area median income as defined for the area by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Homeowner eligibility and selection take place at the local level and it can vary from community to community.
Once selected, Habitat homeowners must partner with us throughout the process. This partnership includes performing “sweat equity,” or helping to build their own home or the homes of others in our homeownership program. Sweat equity can also include taking homeownership classes or performing volunteer work.
Homeowners must also be able and willing to pay an affordable mortgage. Habitat makes a reasonable effort to ensure that an affordable mortgage does not exceed 30% of the homeowner’s gross monthly income. Mortgage payments are cycled back into the community to help build additional Habitat houses.
Are You A Skilled Craftsman?
We'd Love To Have You Helping....
It literally takes an army of volunteers to be able to achieve the goals of Habitat for Humanity. Everything from carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and interior finishers.
We'd love to hear from you if you are willing to provide us with some of your time to help put another family into their home. Please fill out the form and send it to us.
