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2301 Romig Road

Akron, Ohio 44320

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habitat@hfhsummitcounty.org

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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?
Habitat for Humanity of Summit County is a non-profit, ecumenical organization that builds and repair homes in partnership with qualified families. We are dedicated to making simple, decent and affordable housing available in our community for low-income families in need.
How do you keep the costs of building a house so low?
Homes are built with volunteers to keep costs low. The organization seeks donated building materials to help defray more costs.
Do Habitat homes lower property values?
No, in fact, Habitat Homes have shown an increase in property values on streets where we build new homes.
How many houses has Habitat for Humanity of Summit County built?
Habitat has already built over 200 homes. We have housed more than 300 adults and nearly 500 children in just over 30 years.
How do I apply for a safe, affordable home?
Applications can be downloaded from this website or be picked up from our office during business hours: Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30 p.m. Apply HERE

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ReStore FLIP Fall 2018

ReStore FLIP Fall 2018

ReStore FLIP November 7th through the 10th we hosted our second ReStore FLIP event. This event is open for anyone to participate, the only requirement is that we ask each participant to fill out a form with contact information and items selected...

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DIY Lake Table

DIY Lake Table

Local artist, Norman, built this beautiful piece for our ReStore Flip! Here is how to make your very own Lake Table! The ReStore Flip is a quarterly event at the Summit County ReStore where local artists take a piece of furniture from the ReStore and...

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Habitat in the News 2018

2/7/2019  | Akron.com: The Great Big Home + Garden Show celebrating 10th anniversary 9/17/2018  | Akronist.com: Bank of America grant to Habitat helps provide homes for low-income residents 8/23/2018  | Cleveland.com: Habitat for Humanity to build 8 homes in Akron's...

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Habitat in the News 2017

11/13/2017 | Record-Courier.com: At Habitat ReStore, one’s trash is another’s treasure 10/18/2017 | Ohio.com: Interagency teamwork saves Akron transitional home for drug-addicted men 8/31/2017 | Akron.com: Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 200th home 08/21/2017 |...

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Habitat in the News 2016

12/05/2016 | Akron Beacon Journal: Habitat for Humanity ReStore: A Good Deed and a Good Deal 11/29/2016 | Habitat for Humanity of Summit County Wins Gesture Giving Challenge! 11/28/2016 | IT'S CYBER MONDAY: Donate to Habitat as You Shop through AmazonSmiles Program...

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