Our typical design is a 2-story duplex with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. They are roughly 1150 sq. ft.

Beaches Habitat has built a range of styles and sizes over the years, including 1-story single-family homes and 2-story townhomes. The differences usually depend on lot sizes, infrastructure costs, and family needs. 

Construction on a 2-story duplex typically takes 6 months.

There is usually additional time at the beginning of construction for permitting and infrastructure work and additional time at the end of construction for inspections and mortgage paperwork.

The money for building comes from two main sources: donations and mortgage payments.

Businesses, faith communities, organizations and individuals make financial and in-kind contributions to help Beaches Habitat pay for the materials and equipment, permits and fees, and other costs associated with building a home. Volunteers, together with future Habitat homeowners, help us to stretch financial contributions further by giving their time to build homes.

In addition, the monthly mortgage payments from completed Habitat homes become part of the “Fund for Humanity,” helping to build future Habitat homes.

Beaches Habitat is in the market to buy real estate, just like a conventional home builder. However, unlike a conventional home builder, we can often offer tax incentives to sellers who are willing to work with us.

If you have land in the beaches area that you're interested in selling, we'd love to talk with you. Learn more on our Other Ways to Give page or contact us - info@beacheshabitat.org or (904) 241-1222.

Beaches Habitat purchases building materials at the most affordable price possible.

We are fortunate to have partnerships, nationally and locally, with companies who donate or discount products and services, helping us stretch every dollar further.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept most donations of appliances, furniture, and building supplies.

We can sometimes accept donations of raw materials, like lumber or plywood, tools, or supplies, like paintbrushes.

To get a better idea of the kinds of donations we can accept, visit our Other Ways to Give page. Please always call or email before bringing a donation to make sure we can accept it - (904) 241-1222 or construction@beacheshabitat.org.

Your furniture and supplies may be a good donation for a Habitat ReStore. Find your local Restore at https://www.habitat.org/restores/.