The mission of Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County is to eliminate substandard housing in Burlington County through affordable home ownership.
Who We Are
Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County (HFHBC) is an affiliate of the international nonprofit ecumenical Christian housing ministry, open to assist all those in need of its services. HFHBC is able to provide affordable housing for low or moderate income families by utilizing volunteers and donated materials. Qualified partner families receive a
zero-interest mortgage rate upon the completion of
500 "sweat equity" hours.
An Applicant for a HFHBC home must demonstrate housing need, the ability to pay a mortgage and a willingness to partner with Habitat (which includes 500 hours of sweat equity and participation in financial workshops and budget counseling).
The homes are built or renovated with as much volunteer and partner family labor as possible (paid licensed professionals are sometimes needed) and we use all the donated supplies and services we can obtain to keep cost down.
The Partner Families purchase the homes with no down payment and with a zero interest mortgage.
HFHBC could help a municipality meet it's affordable housing obligations required as a result of The Mount Laurel Decision.
Most homes are built or renovated on abandoned properties which puts it back on the community's tax rolls and revitalizes the neighborhood without any additional infrastructure costs.
Homeownership decreases relocation, which is good for families and communities.
1For information on Affordable Housing Requirements please visit The Council on Affordable Housing's website www.state.nj.us/dca/coah