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Frequently Asked Questions
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What can I do to help?
How does Habitat for Humanity work?
Who qualifies for a home?
How are families chosen?
What do families contribute and what do they receive in return?
How do we acquire land?
How are the homes built?
How does this program benefit the families and communities in the long-run?
How are the homes funded?
What does a Habitat house cost?
Who Holds the Title to the home?
How are donations distributed and used?
How is the selling price determined?
How is this a hand up, not a hand out?
What happens if income/financial position of families change?
What if the family decides to sell their house at a profit, just months after they take possession?
What happens if the family does not make their payments?
How can I become a volunteer?
How can I learn more about Habitat?
What can I do to help?
How does Habitat for Humanity work?
Who qualifies for a home?
How are families chosen?
What do families contribute and what do they receive in return?
How do we acquire land?
How are the homes built?
How does this program benefit the families and communities in the long-run?
How are the homes funded?
What does a Habitat house cost?
Who Holds the Title to the home?
How are donations distributed and used?
How is the selling price determined?
How is this a hand up, not a hand out?
What happens if income/financial position of families change?
What if the family decides to sell their house at a profit, just months after they take possession?
What happens if the family does not make their payments?
How can I become a volunteer?
How can I learn more about Habitat?
How are families chosen?
Families are chosen on the basis of the above criteria. Family selection occurs at the local affiliate by way of an application process.
To obtain an application, contact your local Affiliate office.
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