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2301 Romig Road
Akron, Ohio 44320
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(330) 745-7734
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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?
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?
Cost of Home Update
Habitat for Humanity of Summit County is part of a nationwide campaign along with other Habitat affiliates called Cost of Home. This 5 year advocacy campaign began in 2019 and since it's start it has helped 6.6 million people gain access to stable and affordable...
Habitat Ohio Statehouse Build and Advocacy Day 2023
Habitat staff Drew Hall (VP & Chief Development Officer) and Marissa Little (VP & Chief Program Officer) attended the Habitat Ohio Statehouse Build and Advocacy Day in Columbus on April 26, 2023. Sharing our thanks for their support of the $25 Million in ARPA...
Neighborhood Network Trash Pick Ups
Neighborhood Network Weekly Team Trash Pickups Every week, our Neighborhood Network team goes out in the community to pick up trash, helping to clean up our neighborhoods. They are first targeting neighborhoods where we are currently working on construction projects....
Pathways to Homeownership Q&A
Could you explain the new Pathways to Homeownership program? Our Pathways to Homeownership program is designed for those applicants that do not quite qualify for our traditional Homeownership Program. These applicants typically have a little bit more debt than we can...
The Case for an Improved Property Tax Exemption Process
Simplifying Vacant Lot Tax Abatement: A Clearer Path to Development Revitalizing our neighborhoods! This graphic explains the current process for vacant lot tax abatement and our proposed improvement designed to streamline the system and encourage development. Let's...
May 2024 Affiliate Newsletter
May 2024 Newsletter - What's happening? In this newsletter, you'll find: Meet the future homeowners of Silver Maple Ridge, Phase 1 ReStore Recylces - Thank You! 15th Annual Golf Outing - Tickets on Sale Now Welcome New Team Members, Fisher & Mackynzie Preserve a...