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2301 Romig Road
Akron, Ohio 44320
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here you’ll find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Habitat for Humanity of Summit County. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for here, please don’t hesitate to send us a message through the form above or give us a call.
Does Habitat for Humanity of Summit County give away houses for free?
No. Habitat Homes are sold on a 30 year, zero-interest mortgage, paid directly to Habitat and those payments help fund additional homes to be built with families in need.
What does Habitat for Humanity of Summit County do?
How do you keep the costs of building a house so low?
Do Habitat homes lower property values?
How many houses has Habitat for Humanity of Summit County built?
How do I apply for a safe, affordable home?
What’s going on?
Women Build Kickoff and Home Dedications
Three more families move in to Silver Maple Ridge & introducing Women Build 2025! What an exciting time for Habitat for Humanity of Summit County! Last week, we had the honor of welcoming three more families into our Silver Maple Ridge development, a 16-home...
Staff Picks Coming to ReStore
What's New at ReStore? Subscribe and See! Want to know where the real gems are hiding in the ReStore? Make sure you check out our weekly Staff Picks! Our team members are curating their favorite finds, from must-have furniture to fantastic decor deals. Follow along to...
Habitat Staff Take Their Mission Global
At Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, our staff's commitment to building and repairing homes extends far beyond our local community. Our hardworking and compassionate team members, Devon and Cole, recently returned from a mission trip to Guatemala with Connect...
Cuyahoga Falls Neighborhood Reborn
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make Cuyahoga Falls Neighborhood Reborn on Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, such an outstanding success! Thanks to the incredible dedication of our volunteers, staff, and the generous support of our...
Lakemore Neighborhood Reborn
We’re thrilled to have participated in our first neighborhood revitalization project in Lakemore! During this two-day, volunteer-led project, participants assisted with landscaping, installing solar-powered lights, and public space improvements, including enhancements...
Older Americans Month
Helping Seniors Stay Safe at Home An important note: Our Aging In Place and traditional Home Repair Programs are not accepting applications until January 2026. Any applications received before then will be held for processing. Thank you for your patience. Aging in...