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 Buyer’s 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
Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County works to acquire affordable residential building lots throughout Hillsborough County. We are currently building homes in Plant City, Temple Terrace, East Tampa, the University Area and Wimauma. We build in these and other areas as land opportunities are available to us. **VETERANS ARE URGED TO APPLY THROUGH THE VETERANS INITIATIVE INITIAL APPLICATION.**
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.
