About Us

ABOUT US

Who We Are

Habitat For Humanity - DeKalb, Inc. is an official county affiliate of the Habitat For Humanity International (HFHI) organization headquartered in Americus, GA. We also encourage and support the work of other affiliates including college and high school chapters in DeKalb County as well as other state, national, and international affiliates.

Our Mission and Vision

Habitat for Humanity - DeKalb provides affordable home ownership and support to working families in partnership with religious, community, business and government organizations - as well as our homeowners themselves.

We seek to eliminate substandard housing and living conditions by partnering with God and people from all walks of life. Through this partnership, we can create a better environment for lower-income families as we strive to provide the an opportunity to live in a decent and safe house in a community where they can live, work, and grow.

Partner Families - Qualifying for a Home

Must reside in DeKalb County for minimum of one year
Must have a need (examples of need: current housing is unsatisfactory because of unsanitary environment, crime and drug infested neighborhood, overcrowded situation, etc.)
Must be willing to partner and perform at least 250 sweat equity hours by working on homes
Must have adequate income to be able to pay monthly interest free mortgage
DeKalb Habitat representatives interview and make in-home visits before approval
Must attend first time homebuyer homeowner education classes provided by Habitat

House Sponsors

Sponsor typically contributes between $5,000 - $100,000 for a three or four bedroom home
DeKalb Habitat is responsible for providing the land and approving the family
DeKalb Habitat encourages co-sponsorships involving two or more sponsoring organizations and/or individuals
Homes are built to quality standards by non-skilled volunteers who are supervised by one or more skilled and qualified construction contractors
In-kind donations are accepted and sponsors receive credit
Find out how you can use your life and talents to make a difference for someone in our county. Discover how to volunteer, sponsor, or donate. Help us to eliminate substandard housing in DeKalb County and provide simple, decent, affordable housing for our communities.

Homes and Homeowners (Hand-Up NOT Hand-Out)

Homes are mortgaged at no-interest and no-profit (maximum term of 30 years).
Estimated mortgage payments are between $500 to $600 a month (including principle, taxes and insurance)
Mortgage payments are reinvested to help build homes for other families.
Homes are built over a fifteen-week period.

History

Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit service organization founded on Christian principles.
HFHI's goal is to eliminate substandard housing from the face of the earth by building simple, decent, affordable housing.
Established in 1976 with corporate headquarters located in Americus, Georgia.
HFHI has built over 400,000 homes worldwide.
DeKalb Habitat (DeKalb County, GA affiliate of HFHI) was incorporated in 1988 at the urging and with support of then DeKalb County CEO Manuel Maloof.
DeKalb Habitat now has built or renovated 60 homes, serving about 450 people including about 200 children.
DeKalb Habitat is funded through sponsorships and donations from churches, corporations, and individuals; and funds are used as designated by donors.
DeKalb Habitat tithes a house for a house to build homes in developing countries.
DeKalb Habitat now operates with an Executive Director and small staff supported by a volunteer Board of Directors and many volunteers.

Legal Description

For legal and tax purposes, Habitat for Humanity - DeKalb, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit Corporation registered with the State of Georgia as a charitable organization. Contact us if you have any questions or need any additional information for tax purposes.