every family
deserves a safe and affordable home.
How does Habitat work?
Apply for the program
Future homeowners who live or work in our service area are selected based on 3 basic criteria:
1. a need for affordable housing,
2. the ability to repay an affordable mortgage, and
3. a willingness to partner with Habitat.
Complete Sweat Equity
Once approved, future homeowners are required to complete "sweat equity" hours. These hours include volunteering on the construction site to build their home and the homes of others and attending workshops to help prepare them for homeownership.
Become Homeowners
Construction is completed thanks to the support of donors, volunteers and sponsors. Homeowners make a down payment and begin making payments towards their affordable home.
Construction Progress – July 2020
In the last few weeks, Beaches Habitat has been able to open back up to a small number of volunteers. Under new circumstances and with ...
Many thanks to our local leaders!
On Monday, July 27th, leaders from the Beaches communities came together to support Beaches Habitat. Despite the heat and extra safety precautions due to COVID-19, ...
Construction Progress – June 2020
2604, 2606, 2610, and 2612 Haywood Estates Court 2610 and 2612 have recently been finished. All inspections have been finalized. These four homes are awaiting ...
Year in Review, 2019-2020
To all of our stakeholders: We have just finished our fiscal year ending June 30th. It has been an extraordinary year for us, our community, ...
Good luck, Ashlee!
After 3 years of AmeriCorps service, Construction Crew Leader Ashlee is moving on. We are grateful for her years of service and wish her luck! ...
2020 CEO Build
07-27-2020 Celebrating the unstoppable power of corporate leaders to help transform the community. You understand that affordable housing helps build a strong community. When employees ...
Habitat’s Commitment to Anti-Racism
A Letter from Jonathan Reckford Habitat for Humanity is more than a nonprofit housing ministry. We have a vision of a world where we share ...
Restaurant Nights are Back!
Socially distanced fundraising night We're pairing up again with Panera Bread in Atlantic Village for a fundraising night to benefit Beaches Habitat. The good news? ...
Coronavirus Update – June 1, 2020
Even in times of crisis, our work is so desperately needed — because everyone in this world should have a decent place to live. We ...
New Policies for Construction Volunteers
Beaches Habitat is committed to providing a safe environment for our employees, AmeriCorps members, volunteers, subcontractors, and community partners. In light of the many changes ...
Save the Date: Beach Bash 2020
Beach Bash 2020 will feature a new venue and exciting changes! Beaches Habitat's 17th annual signature event Beach Bash, celebrating and supporting affordable housing in ...
Mayport Road Office Facelift
Since the Beaches Habitat headquarters moved to Mayport Road in 2012, we've heard the same things over and over again... "I didn't know your office ...