Homeownership Education Series

Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County builds and renovates homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of decent affordable, housing.  Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International – a global housing ministry that seeks to put God’s love into action, bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Since 1987, Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County has partnered with homeowners and the community to build or renovate more than 200 homes.  Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County is governed by a local board of directors and has recently launched a strategic plan to significantly accelerate service to the community.

Habitat for Humanity builds Strength, Stability and Self-Reliance in our community through homeownership.

Low-income individuals and families, who meet our eligibility criteria and who qualify for a Habitat mortgage, may choose to partner with Habitat Hillsborough to build their dream of owning a home. Since we do not require a down payment, future homeowners invest in their homes through sweat equity hours.  These hours can be accumulated building homes and volunteering at our ReStores.

Future homeowners pay typical Buyer’s closing costs* and purchase their homes with an affordable mortgage.

Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County builds throughout all of Hillsborough County.  We work with Homeowner Candidates to locate suitable building sites in areas in which they wish to live.

*Buyer’s closing costs may include taxes and recording fees on notes and mortgages; recording fees for deed and financing statements; Survey; Lender’s title policy and endorsements; HOA/Condominium Association application/transfer fees (if applicable); Loan expenses; Processing fee; All property-related insurance; Owner’s Title Policy and charges (if applicable).