More than Houses
Midland Habitat for Humanity seeks to build lives as well as houses.  Through the houses we build, hope is restored and lives are changed as the cycle of need is broken.

How we build is just as important as what we build.  Habitat houses are built with a contribution of 350 hours of "sweat equity", labor on the part of the Partner Families (familes accepted into the program).

By investing themselves in the building process, Partner Families gain self-reliance, self-esteem and new skills.

By investing time, money, materials, and their expertise Habitat volunteers, donors, organizations, businesses and professional trades gain new relationships, which extend far beyond the immediate impact.  Habitat brings together people from all walks of life, with varied skills and economic backgrounds to achieve a common goal of service to others.

Method
Annually, the Family Selection Committee solicits applicants for Partner Families throughout Midland County, whose income is between 25% and 60% of the median income.  Applicants must be legal residents and have lived in Midland County for at least one year.  Families are selected based on their need, ability to pay and willingness to partner with Habitat.

Selected families who are successful in completing the requirements will receive a no-interest mortgage on a house built to accommodate their family size and budget.

The Partner Family will be expected to make a pre-payment of house insurance and property taxes prior to closing of their house. The mortgage payment is the cost of construction, along with the includes the house insurance, property taxes and a $25 repair escrow. As the cost of building houses increase, so too, will the mortgage payment.

Those persons who are interested should see the Apply for a Home page