everyone

deserves a decent place to live

Your gift will make home more affordable.

Mission

Seeking to put God's love into action, Beaches Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, community and hope.

Vision

A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

How does Habitat homeownership work?

Apply for the program

Future homeowners who live or work in our service area are selected based on 3 criteria:

  1. a need for affordable housing,
  2. the ability to repay an affordable mortgage, and
  3. a willingness to partner with Habitat.

Complete sweat equity

Once approved, future homeowners are required to complete "sweat equity" hours. These hours include volunteering on the construction site and attending workshops to help them prepare for homeownership.

Buy a Home

Once construction is completed, thanks to the support of donors, volunteers, and sponsors, the homeowner makes a down payment and then begins making affordable monthly mortgage payments toward their home.

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Programs

Homeownership

Local families and individuals can partner with Beaches Habitat to build and buy a home at an affordable price.

Own a Home

Home Repairs

Veterans and Seniors can partner with Beaches Habitat to address health and safety issues in their homes.

Repair Your Home

Take Action

Give Your Time

Everyone can make a difference. Whatever your skill set or stage of life, we will help you find a place here.

Volunteer

Share Your Resources

Your financial gift today will help to give more people access to a safe and affordable place to call home.

Donate

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"Everyone who gets sleepy at night should have a simple, decent place to lay their heads, on terms they can afford to pay."

~ Millard Fuller, Co-Founder of Habitat for Humanity