Own A Home
Dorchester Habitat for Humanity constructs safe, permanent homes in partnership with low-to-moderate-income individuals and families who are not able to afford a conventional mortgage. Dorchester Habitat for Humanity provides a hand-up – not a handout – to local individuals and families.
Qualified future homeowners contribute sweat-equity hours assisting in the ReStore and construction of homes for other families before ultimately helping to build their own homes. Additionally, qualified future homeowners participate in financial education coaching and classes to prepare them for homeownership. In return, they receive an affordable, no-interest home mortgage. Monthly mortgage payments are used to help build future Habitat homes.
UNDERSTANDING MORTGAGES: A GUIDE TO THE DIFFERENT TYPES AND HOW THEY FUNCTION
Qualifications
The homeownership interest meetings have ended.
The next Homeownership Program Interest Meetings are TBD.
Application Acceptance Policy
Only applicants who attended a Homeownership Program Interest Meeting may submit their applications in person at the Dorchester Habitat for Humanity office, located at 101 Greyback Road, Summerville, SC. Applications will not be accepted if dropped off by someone else. Submissions will only be accepted during the following times: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on
- Monday, February 17th
- Tuesday, February 18th
- Thursday, February 20th
- Friday, February 21st.
Applications dropped off by someone else will not be accepted.
For more information, please email home@dorchesterhabitat.org.
Requirements To Apply
- Live and/or work in Dorchester County for the last year.
- Ability to pay an affordable Habitat mortgage.
- Need for decent and affordable housing.
- Willingness to partner by completing 425 hours of sweat-equity.
Questions? Email home@dorchesterhabitat.org or call 843-473-7464 ext. 112.
HOUSEHOLD INCOME GUIDELINES
| Family Size | Minimum Annual Income | Maximum Annual Income |
| 1 | $25,760 | $58,880 |
| 2 | $29,435 | $67,280 |
| 3 | $33,110 | $75,680 |
| 4 | $36,785 | $84,080 |
| 5 | $39,760 | $90,880 |
| 6 | $42,700 | $97,600 |
To be eligible to apply with Dorchester Habitat for Humanity, you must live and/or work in our geographic service area. We serve Dorchester County. If you do not live and/or work in Dorchester County, you will want to contact the Habitat for Humanity affiliate that serves your community. Please be certain that you live and/or work in Dorchester County-having a Summerville address does not mean that your address is in Dorchester County.
