Homeownership Program
Buying a Habitat Home
Habitat for Humanity builds Strength, Stability and Self-Reliance in our community through homeownership.
Low-income individuals and families, who meet our eligibility criteria and who qualify for a Habitat mortgage, may choose to partner with Habitat Hillsborough to build their dream of owning a home. Since we do not require a down payment, future homeowners invest in their homes through sweat equity hours. These hours can be accumulated building homes and volunteering at our ReStores.
Future homeowners pay upfront closing costs and purchase their homes with an affordable mortgage.
Types of Homes Built
Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County is currently developing well-built, single-family homes. As an indication of our commitment to quality, durability and sustainability, new homes are certified in compliance with Energy Star and Florida Water Star standards.
Location, Location, Location
Beginning January 2018, Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County will focus construction efforts in two areas: one located in Plant City (5 homes left), near I-4 and Thonotosassa Road and various locations in East Tampa. Homesites will be limited to those areas. Note: Plans for construction on a subdivision in the Town ‘n’ Country area have been delayed.
The Habitat Hillsborough Homeownership Program is accepting applications at this time. Please click on the Initial Application button to complete the form. If you are a military veteran, we invite you to click the Veterans Initiative Initial Application button.
We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or nationality.
