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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.

 

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