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Homeowner Program Frequently Asked Questions

What requirements need to be met for a Habitat home?

Habitat families must demonstrate a need for housing, the ability to pay, and a willingness to partner.

What is meant by the criteria that a family must be “willing to partner?”

By willing to partner, we mean that a family is willing to do the 300-500 hours of sweat equity required working on your home and other Habitat homes, attending workshops, and other community service opportunities. You’ll be counted on to be a good neighbor, maintain your home, and pay your mortgage on time.

How long does it take for a family to earn the 300-500 hours of sweat equity?

It takes approximately one year to complete the sweat equity hours. Three hundred hours of sweat equity are required for a one adult household while 500 hours are required for a two adult household.

What communities does the Greater Fox Cities Area Habiat for Humanity build in?

Our service area includes Outagamie, Calumet and northern Winnebago counties with homes also being constructed local rural communities.

What happens if a family who lives in a Habitat house eventually earns more money than originally qualified them for the house?

That’s the goal. Once a family buys a home through Habitat for Humanity, it is their home as long as they continue to pay the mortgage. If they make more money and improve their lives, that’s a great success for them and us.