About Us

Habitat for Humanity of Summit County was organized as an affiliate in 1987. We have been building homes for families in Summit County for almost 25 years. We are dedicated to providing decent, and affordable housing by partnering with low-income families in need. To date, Habitat for Humanity of Summit County has built over 175 homes and has housed more than 180 adults and 325 minors.

Our homes are sold on a 20-30 year, zero-interest mortgage to each partner family. This mortgage is paid directly to Habitat in monthly installments creating what is known as the "revolving fund for humanity". The fund helps provide resources to build more houses and more hope in Summit County.

Habitat requires each family to complete 250 "sweat equity" hours per adult in the household before moving into their new home. These hours are completed by helping to build their home and the homes of other families in the program, volunteering with other non-profits, and attending homeownership classes held by the affiliate. These classroom sessions are mandatory and provide the new homeowner with training on budgeting, home maintenance, gardening, nutrition, first aid and more.

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