Since our incorporation in 1986, Dallas Habitat and its contributors have built over 700 homes and served as a catalyst for the revitalization of more than 20 communities.  

Each year we partner with hardworking families and the community to build 70+ homes, making Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity the largest nonprofit homebuilder and the second largest homebuilder overall in the City of Dallas, as well as  the third largest Habitat affiliate in the United States.  

Meet Habitat Families
Click below to meet some of Dallas Habitat's 2008 partner families.

The Tovar Family

The Kimbrough Family

The Torres Family

The Anglin Family

The Thomas Family
  
    
 Who We Help
Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity provides affordable housing opportunities to families no other nonprofit or private mortgage lender in Dallas is able to serve.  Our partner families must meet several criteria to qualify and earn 25-60% of the Average Median Family Income (AMI), or $16,625 - $39,990 for a family of four.

Qualified families are required to provide 400 hours of ‘sweat equity’ in lieu of a down payment, which is fulfilled by building their own home and the homes of other Habitat families.  This hands-on participation builds new skills, a sense of tremendous accomplishment, and strong relationships with their neighbors. To assist partner families in developing self-sufficiency, homeowners are also required to participate in Habitat’s Homebuyer Education Program, teaching the basics of home and yard maintenance, money management, and budgeting.

Through Dallas Habitat partner families are able to purchase a quality three or four bedroom home below cost with a 0% mortgage, providing them with a stable home, predictable payments, and the ability to save and build equity for their future.  

Learn more about Habitat homeownership by visiting the 'Family' and 'Our Solution' sections of this website.

How We’re Unique
The Habitat affordable housing model is unique, and has been successful locally and around the world.  This innovative solution brings the skills and resources of the Dallas community together to make a lasting difference to local families and neighborhoods in need.  By leveraging private financing, limited government funds for land, community leadership, a skilled staff and board, and thousands of volunteers, we are able to create new opportunities for homeownership and neighborhood revitalization.  

Learn more about affordable housing, Dallas Habitat and the powerful impact of 'Habinomics' by visiting the 'Our Solution' section of this website.