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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?

Habitat for Humanity of Summit County is a non-profit, ecumenical organization that builds and repair homes in partnership with qualified families. We are dedicated to making simple, decent and affordable housing available in our community for low-income families in need.

How do you keep the costs of building a house so low?

Homes are built with volunteers to keep costs low. The organization seeks donated building materials to help defray more costs.

Do Habitat homes lower property values?

No, in fact, Habitat Homes have shown an increase in property values on streets where we build new homes.

How many houses has Habitat for Humanity of Summit County built?

Habitat has already built over 200 homes. We have housed more than 300 adults and nearly 500 children in just over 30 years.

How do I apply for a safe, affordable home?

Applications can be downloaded from this website or be picked up from our office during business hours: Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30 p.m. Apply HERE

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Habitat Ohio Statehouse Build and Advocacy Day 2023

by Kayla Collins | May 8, 2024 | Advocacy

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Pathways to Homeownership Q&A

by Kayla Collins | May 5, 2024 | Pathways to Homeownership

Could you explain the new Pathways to Homeownership program? Our Pathways to Homeownership program is designed for those applicants that do not quite qualify for our traditional Homeownership Program. These applicants typically have a little bit more debt than we can...

May 2024 Affiliate Newsletter

by Kayla Collins | May 3, 2024 | News

May 2024 Newsletter - What's happening? In this newsletter, you'll find: Meet the future homeowners of Silver Maple Ridge, Phase 1 ReStore Recylces - Thank You! 15th Annual Golf Outing - Tickets on Sale Now Welcome New Team Members, Fisher & Mackynzie Preserve a...

Preserve a Home, McKinley

by Kayla Collins | May 3, 2024 | Preserve a Home

Want to own this home? Apply for the opportunity to purchase this home with an affordable mortgage through Habitat's homeownership program. This home is sold with a 30-year, zero interest mortgage.

Meet the Partner Families of Silver Maple Ridge

by Samantha Starkey | May 3, 2024 | Blog, New Home Construction, Silver Maple Ridge

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