Service Area Map

Willingness to Partner

x

Error message

  • Deprecated function: The each() function is deprecated. This message will be suppressed on further calls in _menu_load_objects() (line 579 of /home4/habitbe1/public_html/includes/menu.inc).
  • Deprecated function: implode(): Passing glue string after array is deprecated. Swap the parameters in drupal_get_feeds() (line 394 of /home4/habitbe1/public_html/includes/common.inc).
​

A partner family must be willing to complete "sweat-equity" hours.

"Sweat-equity" is when a partner family takes part in building their own home and other Habitat homes and may include activities such as clearing the lot, painting, helping with construction, working in the Habitat office, or other approved activities. 
 

  • Family is required to perform a minimum of 300 hours.
  • A portion of the sweat equity hours can be completed by extended family and friends.
  • All of the hours must be completed before the partner family can purchase the home.
     

Part of the hours may be performed attending home buyer education classes.