What is Habitat for Humanity?

Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the United States and in more than 70 countries around the world. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat works toward our vision by building strength, stability and self-reliance in partnership with people and families in need of a decent and affordable home.

Learn more about Habitat for Humanity.

Myth: Habitat for Humanity gives houses away to poor people.

Truth: Houses are not given to anyone. Habitat for Humanity offers homeownership opportunities to families who are unable to obtain conventional house financing. Generally, this includes those whose income is 30-50% of the area’s median income.

In most cases, prospective Habitat homeowner families make at least a $700 down payment. Additionally, they contribute 250 to 500 hours of “sweat equity” on the construction of their home or another Habitat home. Because Habitat houses are built using donations of land, material, and labor, mortgage payments are kept affordable.

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