Build A Home

Habitat families partner with volunteers
and donors to build strong homes.
Foundation for a Better Life

Trinity Habitat families:

  • Average 4 family members
  • Earn $29,105/year on average
  • Earn less than $40,000 a year
  • Pay a no-interest, 30-year mortgage
  • Pay on average $650/month for their mortgage
  • Invest 250 sweat equity hours in place of a down payment

Our Approach How Families Qualify

Built Strong. Built With Love.

  • Built by Habitat families and volunteers
  • Quality materials used throughout home, many of which are donated
  • Includes appliances donated by Whirlpool
  • Some work is completed by licensed contractors

Volunteer Donate Materials

1,150+*

Square Feet

3-5*

Bedrooms

2+

Bathrooms

1

Garage

12

Floorplans

ENERGY STAR

*Depends on the size of the family and ability to pay. Up to 1,500 square feet for five-bedroom home.

Tailored For Each Family

Habitat families choose from a selection of:

  • Lots in 5 Partner Neighborhoods
  • 12 Floorplans
  • 24 Elevations (Facade/Roofline)
  • Exterior Paint Color
  • Vinyl Flooring & Carpet
  • Countertops

Example Floorpaln Example Elevation
How Families Qualify Where We Build

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ENERGY STAR 3.0 Certified
  • Certified by an Energy Auditor
  • HVAC System efficiency tested
  • No air penetrations
  • All electrical and plumbing fixtures meet ENERGY STAR and WaterSense® standards
  • Totally encapsulated spray foam*

*Includes the attic, so entire house is treated as conditioned space.
This increases construction costs, but the energy and cost savings for our
Habitat families is measurable and significant.  

FORTIFIED Gold High Wind & Hail Protection
  • Built to IBHS FORTIFIED® Gold-Rated High Wind & Hail (Gold HWH) Standards
  • Ensures each foundation is tied to the wall framing and truss system
  • Gold HWH homes respond to high wind conditions (up to 130 mph) as a single, solid structure
  • Habitat families may qualify for discounts on their home insurance
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It’s Not About the House

Affordable homeownership builds strong families and neighborhoods.

Our Approach

Attend a HabiTour

You’re invited to join us for lunch to learn more about us and tour a home.

Upcoming HabiTours

Apply for a Home

Revitalization initiatives are in 3 low- to moderate-income census tracts.

Learn More

The information on this page is not a guarantee of what will be in any Habitat family’s home.