Dallas Area habitat Habitat for Humanity

About me:

Every time you shop online at any of the five hundred plus participating merchants, a portion of your purchase will automatically be donated to Dallas Habitat. Plus habitat will get $2 for every person who just signs up!




DID YOU KNOW:
We have a website. www.dallas-habitat.org

We are Top Ranked!! Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. is a top ranked Dallas 501(c)3 nonprofit organization according to Charity Navigator.

Each year we partner with hardworking families and the community to build 75 homes, making Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity the largest nonprofit homebuilder and the sixth largest homebuilder overall in the City of Dallas, as well as the third largest Habitat affiliate in the United States. We are hope building machines!!

Studies have proven that children of homeowners have enhanced emotional and academic development, scoring 9% higher in math score and 7% higher in reading scores, regardless of parental socio-economic status.

Since our incorporation in 1986, Dallas Habitat and its contributors have built over 700 homes and served as a catalyst for the revitalization of 20 communities.




Who We Help

The need for affordable housing in Dallas is great. Over 100,000 households - more than 1/5 of the households in the City of Dallas – earn less than 50% of the Area Median Income. There is an estimated shortage of 30,000 affordable homes for families in this income range.

Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity provides affordable housing opportunities to families no other nonprofit or private mortgage lender in Dallas is able to serve. Our partner families must meet several criteria to qualify and earn 25-60% of the Average Median Family Income (AMI), or $16,625 - $39,990 for a family of four.

Qualified families are required to provide 400 hours of ‘sweat equity’ in lieu of a down payment, which is fulfilled by building their own home and the homes of other Habitat families. This hands-on participation builds new skills, a sense of accomplishment, and strong relationships with their neighbors.

To assist partner families in developing self-sufficiency, homeowners are also required to participate in Habitat’s Homebuyer Education Program, teaching the basics of home and yard maintenance, money management, and budgeting.

Through Dallas Habitat partner families are able to purchase a quality three or four bedroom home below cost with a 0% mortgage, providing them with a stable home, predictable payments, and the ability to save and build equity for their future.