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2301 Romig Road
Akron, Ohio 44320
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here you’ll find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Habitat for Humanity of Summit County. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for here, please don’t hesitate to send us a message through the form above or give us a call.
Does Habitat for Humanity of Summit County give away houses for free?
No. Habitat Homes are sold on a 30 year, zero-interest mortgage, paid directly to Habitat and those payments help fund additional homes to be built with families in need.
What does Habitat for Humanity of Summit County do?
How do you keep the costs of building a house so low?
Do Habitat homes lower property values?
How many houses has Habitat for Humanity of Summit County built?
How do I apply for a safe, affordable home?
What’s going on?
Food Smart
by Mary Shepherd, HFHSC Family Coordinator Many thrifty homeowners use money-saving strategies when buying groceries at the store. These “food smart” consumers can save even more after the groceries arrive home. The key is to use the purchased food efficiently to...
Habitat in the News 2019
1/1/2019 | The Devil Strip: Middlebury is walking towards restoration 5/24/2019 | University of Akron: Surveying students get experience staking Habitat for Humanity homes 5/16/2019 | The Suberbanite: Lakemore family gets keys to new home through Habitat for...
Your Home is an Asset
by Mary Shepherd, HFHSC Family & Volunteer Coordinator Your home is an important asset. Owning a home can bring financial rewards as well as personal satisfaction that comes with knowing that you have “A Home of Your Own.” Home ownership provides the homeowner...
Help Your Home Recover from Winter
by Mary Shepherd, HFHSC Family & Volunteer Coordinator Winter weather can be damaging to a home. Early spring is a good time to inspect your home for damage and plan for home maintenance and repair. The National Association of Home Builders and Erie Insurance...
Marketing/Development Intern
Marketing/Development Intern Position Purpose: The Marketing/Development Intern position is heavily focused on Habitat for Humanity of Summit County’s partnership with the Akron RubberDucks. The intern will attend the majority of the home season games with the 50/50...
Leather Paint
Next time, don't pass up that leather chair because of a little wear and tear! Find a beautiful chair or couch a ReStore, but it needs a little TLC? The ReStore is filled with chairs, couches, love seats and so much more. Leather paint is a great way to...