Habitat for Humanity

A Habitat Springfield partner buys the house for the cost of materials using a Habitat no-profit, no-interest loan. Each partner individual or one-adult family must contribute a minimum of 300 hours of sweat equity to build the new home; a two-adult family must earn a minimum of 350 hours. Sweat equity serves some important purposes: builds pride of ownership, develops knowledge and skills, and instills a sense of community. Habitat Springfield is accustomed to working with partners with disabilities or who juggle school, work, and family, and will help design a sweat equity program appropriate for the individual or family.

To fulfill program requirements, sweat equity is broken down as follows:

• Partner individuals or partner families with one adult must complete 85 pre-build hours working on homes for other families in need or working in the ReStore, followed by at least 100 hours helping to build their own home.
• Partner families with two adults must complete 110 pre-build hours, followed by at least 125 hours working on their own home.
• Friends and relatives of Habitat partners can contribute up to 75 hours toward the total.
• Finally, 40 hours of Homeowner Tools for Life classes provided by Habitat Springfield are required, and count toward the sweat equity obligation.

For more information on how to apply, click below.