Habitat Statistics & FAQ's

STATISTICS

Central South Carolina Habitat
Date Founded..........................................................	1985
Total Houses Built...................................................	200+
Cost of House.........................................................	$71,500
Monthly Mortgage Payments............................	$300 to $350*
SC families at 50% or less median income............	1.2 million
Richland / Lexington families living in poverty.........	65,000
Income levels of Habitat families....... 30-50% of median income

Habitat for Humanity International
Year Founded..........................................................	1976
U.S. Affiliates...........................................................	1,700+
Worldwide Affiliates.................................................	2,300+
Habitat Communities - Worldwide............................	3,000+
Number of Houses - Worldwide................................	200,000+
Total People Served - Worldwide..............................	1,000,000+
Number of Habitat Affiliates in South Carolina.......	35

* Includes property taxes and homeowner's insurance

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What factors of race or religion determine who is eligible to receive a Habitat for Humanity home?

None. Habitat bulds for people of all ages, races, family size, and ethnicity.

What does a family have to do to earn a Habitat home after they are selected?

The family must contribute a $1,200.00 down payment, $75 a month for 16 months, prior to moving into their home. This payment covers the first year of taxes and insurance on the house. The family must also contribute a minimum of 350/550 hours of sweat equity to help build their home and homes of other future Habitat homeowners. The family must also participate in a series of educational classes related to home management and life skills. Once they complete these requirements the families are eligible for a home and will pay an interest free mortgage.

What is done with Habitat homeowners' mortgage payments?

They are recycled into a revolving fund to build more homes.

How do you apply for a Habitat Home?

Please vist our Homeowner page to get more information on applying for the Habitat Homeowner Program.