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A Better Life For Your Family

Rewarding &
Successful Work

As active participants in building a better future for themselves and their families, qualified Habitat homebuyers are not only in search of a better environment, they are eager to put in the necessary work to see their dreams of homeownership become a reality.

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Myth

Habitat for Humanity gives houses away to poor people.

Fact

Habitat for Humanity offers a homeownership opportunity to families living between 30 - 60% of the area median income, who are generally unable to obtain conventional house financing. In addition to purchasing their home and paying an affordable mortgage, partner homeowners contribute 300 - 500 hours of "sweat equity" on the construction of their home or another Habitat home. Our partner families are also required to take educational courses to help them succeed at owning a home.

Myth

  • Habitat houses allow people to move from poverty to fancy new houses.

Fact

Any newly built house is going to be a dramatic change for a family who has been living in a shack, hut or run-down apartment. But Habitat houses are not extravagant by any standard. Our philosophy is to build or renovate simple, decent houses.

Myth

Poverty housing is such a large problem that it can never be solved.

Fact

Poverty housing is a huge issue. But Habitat believes that by continuing to build houses with people in need, by working with other committed groups, and by putting the issue of poverty housing on the hearts and minds of compassionate people everywhere, the problem can be solved.

    Application Process

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    Application Meeting

    Potential partner families must attend ONE of the meetings to secure an application.

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    Family Selection Process

    Qualified families’ documents will be reviewed and visited by the Family Selection Committee. Partners will be selected on greatest need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner.

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    Build Your Home

    Once you are approved to become a partner family, we require you to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per month, which is considered sweat equity, as your down payment.

    Are You A Good Fit To Become
    A Habitat Partner Family?

    Are you willing to put in 300-500 hours of sweat equity in your home or in service to others? If you are unable to physically contribute, do you have a close network of family and friends who can help?

    Are you couch surfing or living in housing that isn’t safe or adequate for your needs? Have you or your spouse worked at the same job for at least a year?

    Is your household income between 30% and 60% of the Adjusted Median Income in the county you live in?

    Want To Partner?

    Family Selection is currently closed.

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    Habitat Homeowner Testimonial

    Our family of five is ecstatic to have been chosen to be partnered with Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley! Our housing journey started 13 years ago when we welcomed our second daughter. She was born with Spina Bifida, which began our process of determining how to create a world where she could learn, grow, and find success while navigating her community in a wheelchair. Due to a shortage of ADA homes and the steep cost of housing, we were led to apply for this partnership. The home we’ll be building in partnership with our community gives our family the opportunity to have an affordable and accessible home, which is a great blessing because of the rising costs of treating medical challenges that affect several members of our family.
    Petersen Family

    Everyone
    Needs a Place
    To Call Home

    Our Vision

    A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

    Our Mission

    Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

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    Strength

    A Habitat home is a strong foundation for a family, an opportunity on which they can build a better life. Strong and stable homes help build strong and stable communities.

    Stability

    A Habitat home is a stabilizing force for a family. Better, affordable living conditions lead to improved health, stronger childhood development and the financial flexibility to make forward-looking choices.

    Self-Reliance

    Through shelter, we empower. A decent place to live and an affordable mortgage help homeowners save more, invest in education, pursue opportunity and have more financial stability.

    Shelter

    A decent and affordable place to call home allows a way for everyone to have a safe place to live. Home is the place our stories start. Help us to create a lasting, sustainable change in our community.