Habitat FAQ
Find out answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you still have a question or would like additional information, please contact us!
How does it work?
Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses alongside our homeowner (partner) families.
Habitat is not a giveaway program. Habitat homeowners receive financial education, help build their houses and pay an affordable mortgage. The Habitat model provides responsible homeowners with a pride of ownership. Providing a decent place to live with an affordable mortgage helps to create a situation where homeowners can save more, invest in education, pursue opportunity, and have more financial stability. Nothing is given away at Habitat but an opportunity.
Does Habitat for Humanity only build new houses?
Habitat for Humanity works in a number of different ways to create decent, affordable housing.
- In addition to new construction, Habitat also renovates existing homes in many communities, particularly in urban areas.
- Habitat for Humanity helps people repair and improve their own homes and neighborhoods.
- Habitat’s Disaster Response works with local communities to address a variety of housing needs after natural disasters.
Where does Habitat for Humanity operate?
Habitat for Humanity works in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries around the world. Our operational headquarters are located in Americus, Georgia, and our administrative headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
What kind of donations does Habitat for Humanity accept?
Habitat depends on financial donations to fund our work. We also accept new and gently used items at our ReStore, vehicles, stock, and more. These donations help families build a place they can call home. Visit our Donate page to learn more.
What is a Habitat for Humanity ReStore?
Habitat for Humanity ReStores are home improvement stores and donation centers selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, building materials and more. Find out more on our ReStore Page.
How do you volunteer for Habitat for Humanity?
There are many ways to volunteer. Visit our Volunteer page to learn more about the ways you can volunteer:
- Volunteer with our local Habitat builds and renovations
- Volunteer at our ReStore
- Volunteer as part of a group
- Volunteer as part of a special event
