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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?
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

What’s going on?

Habitat in the News 2015

by | Nov 1, 2018 |

11/25/2015 | Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Offers "Building Our Future" Scholarship Fund 10/23/2015 | Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com: Welty Family Foundation awards $250,750 to local nonprofits 10/08/2015 | Westfield Insurance Holds HFHSC Volunteer Event 09/24/2015...

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Habitat in the News 2014

by | Nov 1, 2018 |

11/01/2014 | Smart Business Online: HFHSC recieves sustainability medal 10/02/2014 | West Side Leader: HFHSC builds four homes in eight days with help from community 09/24/2014 | Akronist.com: HFHSC to receive Sustainability Medal 09/01/2014 | MILB.com: Akron...

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Habitat in the News 2013

by | Nov 1, 2018 |

12/18/2013 | Digital Journal: Studiothink Launches New Culture Development Initiative with Habitat for Humanity 12/11/2013 | Hudson Hub Times: Fifth Annual Holiday Benefit for Habitat for Humanity 12/10/2013 | Crain's Cleveland Business: GAR Foundation awards $2.04...

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Habitat in the News 2012

by | Nov 1, 2018 |

12/19/2012 | Akron Beacon Journal: HFHSC dedicates new home for the holidays 12/06/2012 | West Side News: Summit Mall gift-wrap service raising funds for non-profits 11/19/2012 | Fox 8: HFHSC dedicates homes 11/05/2012 | Akron Beacon Journal: HFHSC fundraiser builds...

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Habitat in the News 2011

by | Nov 1, 2018 |

12/14/2011 | GoZips.com: Tennis Helps Habitat for Humanity of Summit County 12/10/2011 | Fairlawn-Bath Patch: Habitat for Humanity of Summit County dedicates home in Barberton 11/30/2011 | OhioHouseGOP.com: Rep. Slaby Applauds Funding Habitat for Humanity 11/11/2011 |...

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Habitat in the News 2010

by | Nov 1, 2018 |

12/09/2010 | PR Newswire: Dominion donating $127,500 to help shelters, housing organizations 11/21/2010 | Akron Beacon Journal: Event to raise money for Valor home 10/07/2010 | West Side Leader: SGWS announces partnership with Habitat for Humanity 09/30/2010 | West...

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