The Habitat Homeownership Program offers low-income families the opportunity to build their own home! Habitat works alongside volunteers to build quality affordable, energy-efficient homes in partnership with local families in need. Each homeowner is required to put at least 250 hours of “sweat equity” into their future home, building a sense of pride and the opportunity to learn new skills. Families also complete at least 50 hours of homebuyer education to prepare them for the responsibilities of homeownership. At the completion, Habitat provides them with a zero-interest affordable mortgage based on their income. It is truly a “hand up, not a handout” program designed to build strength, stability and self-resilience for families seeking to build a stronger foundation for their children’s future.
