Frequently Asked Questions

‘Sweat Equity’ is effort contributed by or through the family to the partnership. We ask partner families to invest a minimum of 500 hours of their time. Sweat Equity is designed to provide meaningful interaction between partner families, Habitat representatives and volunteers as well as build pride in home upkeep, develop skills and knowledge and provide evidence of the partnership commitment on the part of the family. Sweat Equity is not given any financial value and can be undertaken in a variety of approved ways.