Frequently Asked Questions

No. All Habitat homeowners must complete up to 250 hours of sweat equity, pay $1,000 toward the purchase of their home and repay an interest-free mortgage on the home.

Here at Habitat we strive to build each of our homes for less than the appraised value.

Mortgages are financed with terms depending on what is affordable for each specific family.

Mortgage payments are received by Habitat. That money goes directly back into the organization, allowing Habitat to invest in additional housing opportunities in the community. This sustainable revolving revenue stream is known as the Fund for Humanity.

Please see our general qualifications for our homeownership program here: Homeownership page. For any questions, contact Habitat at 260.422.4828 or email mkuhn@habitatgfw.com for more information.

All families who are accepted into Habitat’s homeownership program are required to complete up to 250 hours of sweat equity which includes  homebuyer education, working at the Habitat ReStore and building at the construction site.

Donations made to Habitat help support Habitat’s mission of building homes, communities and hope. All donors can designate their investment into Habitat wherever their interests or desired support lies- some donors choose to give directly to a home build or the Habitat ReStore. If a designation is not made, donations go toward whatever is the greatest need at the time.

For more information on how to get started volunteering with Habitat, simply email us at volunteer@habitatgfw.com.