
Opportunities for Home Ownership
Participating in a Habitat program is hard work, but the benefits of home-ownership are worth it.
Benefits of Home Ownership
National studies have shown that
Home buyer partners are selected based on their:
1) Need for adequate shelter;
2) Ability to pay for the Habitat for Humanity home;
3) Willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity.
4) Residency or employment in Rutland County for at least one year at the time of the application.
To learn more about our Home Buyer Selection Process, click the button below;
- Our goal is to create an environment of hope, and dignity. A Habitat Home is not a “handout,” it is a “hand up.”
Homes are sold at cost and mortgages are zero percent interest.
Partner home-buyers must complete 200 hours of work on their home or another Habitat Project.
Participating in a Habitat program is hard work, but the benefits of home-ownership are worth it.
Benefits of Home Ownership
National studies have shown that
- Children often
- Do better in school
- Behave better
- Have a higher High School Graduation rate
- Adults often
- Seek further education
- Upgrade job skills
- Participate in community activities
- Increase their household income.
Better Homes make stronger households, and, in turn, contribute to better communities.
Home buyer partners are selected based on their:
1) Need for adequate shelter;
2) Ability to pay for the Habitat for Humanity home;
3) Willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity.
4) Residency or employment in Rutland County for at least one year at the time of the application.
To learn more about our Home Buyer Selection Process, click the button below;
Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County
City Center, Box 5
67 Merchants Row
Rutland, Vermont 05701 Phone: 802-747-7440
Our office is located in Suite 4, the lower level of the Opera House - 67 Merchants Row in Rutland.
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City Center, Box 5
67 Merchants Row
Rutland, Vermont 05701 Phone: 802-747-7440
Our office is located in Suite 4, the lower level of the Opera House - 67 Merchants Row in Rutland.
rutlandhabitat@gmail.com Privacy Statement Affirmative Action Statement