Habitat

About us

What is Habitat for Humanity?

We are a non-profit housing ministry, who offers the chance of homeownership to area families. The qualified homeowners assist with the building of their and other homes by completing sweat equity hours. The program is a hand-up, not a hand out. To date, we have complete 30 homes in Salem County, which have been sold at a no-profit, no-interest mortgage.

Salem County Habitat was formed in 1982 by a group of concerned individuals of different religious denominations who observe a need for better housing situations for area residents. It is the first Habitat affiliate in the North East section of the country and the 22nd affiliate of Habitat International! We are a registered non-profit 501© 3, so all donations are tax deductible.

  • Each home is about 1,100 square feet in size
  • We build ranchers, two-story homes as well as rehabilitation projects – whatever style that fits into the neighborhood.
  • Selection homeowners partner with Habitat earning Sweat Equity Hours – which is 170 hours per adult in the household.
  • Is a Christian organization whose goal is to eliminate poverty housing off the face of the earth using the biblical concept of no-profit, no-interest loans to homeowners.
  • Built with volunteer labor

Please use the contact form to express a further interest. Thank you for this opportunity to share with you this local mission work.

Some Myths Regarding Habitat for Humanity:

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Houses are Free. . . . . . .

Each home is sold to a qualified family, who assists in the building of the home.

After the home is complete, the homeowner then becomes a property tax paying person which helps local government and the existing community.

We just pick anyone. . . .

Our applicant families are carefully screened. Our Family Selection Committee looks at their ability to pay, current housing needs, and the willingness to partner with the Habitat program.

Please see the other pages on our website for more information about Habitat for Humanity but if you can't find the answer to your question you are very welcome to use our contact form