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Family Selection

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, please call us at 829-4001 or fill out the form below. A Habitat for Humanity representative will contact you.

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