Habitat for Humanity of Springfield partners with
families and individuals from Greene County, Missouri.
If you are interested in applying to become a Habitat homeowner, but you
do not live in Greene County, visit
www.habitat.org to find an affiliate in
your area.
Families are selected on the basis of need, ability to
pay, and willingness to partner. A partner family buys the house for the
value of material with a Habitat no profit, no interest loan. Families
contribute 350 hours of “sweat equity” to build their homes. The purpose of
sweat equity is to: a) to build pride of ownership, b) develop knowledge and
skills, and c) build a sense of community. Family members must complete 100
pre-build hours to determine willingness to partner, and then contribute at
least 125 hours building their own homes. Seventy-five hours can be contributed by
friends & family. A total of 50 hours of required homeowner readiness
classes is also counted as sweat equity.
To learn more
about applying to become a Habitat Homeowner (if you are a resident of
Greene County, MO), please call us at 829-4001 or
fill out the form below. A Habitat for Humanity representative will contact
you.
