More than Houses
Habitat for Humanity of Valencia County seeks to build lives as well as houses.  Through the houses we build, hope is restored and lives are changed as the cycle of need is broken.

How we build is just as important as what we build.  Habitat houses are built with a contribution of "sweat equity", labor on the part of the Partner Families.

By investing themselves in the building process, Partner Families gain self-reliance, self-esteem and new skills.

By investing time, money, materials, and their expertise, Habitat volunteers, donors, organizations, businesses and professional trades gain new relationships, which extend far beyond the immediate impact.  Habitat brings together people from all walks of life, with varied skills and economic backgrounds to achieve a common goal of service to others.

Selected families who are successful in completing the requirements will receive a house built to accommodate their family size and budget.

The Partner Family will be expected to pay closing costs on their home and will pay an average mortgage payment of $400 to 500 per month.  The Family will also be paying their property insurance and taxes, thereby reinvesting in the community.

The sales of Habitat houses to Partner Families is structured giving Habitat a First Right of Refusal to buy, which assures continued affordability beyond the first owner.  The down payments and monthly mortgage payments are also reinvested and used to build more houses through a revolving fund.  In this way, we can ensure that Habitat homes will continue to meet the need for affordable housing in Valencia County County.