1. How many homes have been built from 2000-2009? |
6 |
2. How many homes are under construction? |
2 at one time |
3. How many homes are built per year? |
2-3 |
4. Where do you build the homes? |
Desoto County |
5. Whom do we build for? |
Families with low income, who live in sub-standard or overcrowded housing, and
have the ability to repay our loan. |
6. How many Sweat Equity hours do the families work? |
200-400 depending if family has 1 or 2 adults |
7. Where does the property come from? |
We have some donated land, but more is desperately needed. |
8. Who holds the mortgage? |
Habitat holds a 20-30 year, no interest mortgage. |
9. What is the average cost to the homeowner? |
$68,000 |
10. Who builds the homes? |
Volunteers – YOU and ME. We have all Volunteer construction supervisors. |
11. Where does the money to build come from? |
You and me. Most all of our donations are from individuals, businesses, churches,
retirement communities and service groups. |
12. How much does it cost to sponsor a house? |
$57,000 |
13. Do we use government money? |
Yes, when needed to help families. |
14. Do the homeowners keep the property up? |
When they have worked for, and paid for it themselves, they normally take good care of it. Habitat’s mortgage requires they keep the Homes and property in good repair. |
