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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?
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?

Owens Corning Veteran Roofing Program

by | Jan 21, 2024 |

Habitat for Humanity’s partnership with the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Program provides a new and safe roof to honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses at no cost to the veteran. Owens Corning provides the material at no cost and organizes Platinum...

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ReStore Raffle – Dishwasher

ReStore Raffle – Dishwasher

by | Jan 16, 2024 |

Buy your tickets for a chance to win a new Thermador Stainless Steel Dishwasher! $25 per ticket or 4 for $80. Funds raised from this raffle support the building and repairing of affordable homeownership in your community! Winner must be able to pick up from the Summit...

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January 2024 Newsletter

by | Jan 5, 2024 |

In this newsletter, you'll find: Sabrina achieves her dreams of homeownership, Welcome Home!  Watch the recap of our 2023 Women Build project January events at Habitat ReStore fundraising raffle item - Thermador Stainless Steel Dishwasher Meet Loyal Volunteer Jim...

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2023 Newsletters

2023 Newsletters

by | Dec 10, 2023 |

News and updates from Habitat for Humanity of Summit County. January  February March April May June July August September October  November  December 

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2022 Newsletters

2022 Newsletters

by | Dec 10, 2023 |

News and updates from Habitat for Humanity of Summit County. January  February March April May June July August September October  November  December 

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