Become a Habitat homeowner

We build because strong homes build strong communities.


Build your home with Habitat


Habitat employee presents key to Habitat homeowner

Housing barriers prevent people from having a secure, safe place to live. We’re working to change that here at home.

We work to lower barriers to affordable housing by:

  • partnering with individuals and families ​in need of better housing to construct safe, decent homes.

  • providing education on home maintenance, personal finance, and risk management so that future homeowners have the tools to build a strong, stable, and self-reliant future.

A Habitat home and an affordable mortgage help homeowners save more, invest in education, and pursue opportunity.

Image of the Putman Family home
Family of four holding a sponsorship home sign at their groundbreaking

“Owning a home for my girls and me to make lifelong memories together has always been a dream of mine. I am so grateful to Habitat for Humanity—not only for helping make our dreams come true but also for giving me the opportunity to help build our home myself!”

— Megan, Habitat homeowner

House with homeowner and two daughters standing on the porch

Habitat homeownership benefits the entire community.

  • The community's tax base grows

    Homeowners pay property taxes that are used to fund schools and projects that better the entire community.

  • Children of homeowners perform better in school.

    Because they do not suffer the detriments that accompany frequent moving, children of homeowners are more likely to obtain a secondary education.

  • Habitat homeowners require less public assistance.

    Because Habitat homeowners spend less on monthly housing costs, they use public assistance programs less frequently.

Ready to own your own home?