Who We Are

DC Habitat for Humanity works to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness in the nation's capital by building affordable, energy- and resource-efficient homes for God's people in need.

DC Habitat for Humanity sells homes to families who are ineligible for conventional financing. We offer no-profit, no-interest, 20- to 30-year mortgages for our buyers. Prospective homeowners make a $500 down payment and contribute 300 hours of "sweat equity", which must be completed in one year, toward construction of their own and other homes. Mortgage payments on completed homes (typically $400 - $425 per month) are reinvested in a revolving Fund for Humanity to finance further construction and the acquisition of additional properties and building materials.

As of October 2004, DC Habitat has completed 75 homes and renovated 75 low-income cooperative units. We are grateful for the 10,000-plus volunteers who have contributed toward the construction of these homes.