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hat is Habitat for Humanity?
hat is Habitat for Humanity?
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hat is Habitat for Humanity?
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical, Christian housing ministry. Founded in
1976, Habitat seeks to eliminate
poverty housing all over the world
by making safe, decent, affordable
housing a matter of conscience and
faith in action. Since its founding,
Habitat for Humanity has built more
than 500,000 homes and served more than 2.5 million
people worldwide.
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical, Christian housing ministry. Founded in
1976, Habitat seeks to eliminate
poverty housing all over the world
by making safe, decent, affordable
housing a matter of conscience and
faith in action. Since its founding,
Habitat for Humanity has built more
than 500,000 homes and served more than 2.5 million
people worldwide.
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical, Christian housing ministry. Founded in
1976, Habitat seeks to eliminate
poverty housing all over the world
by making safe, decent, affordable
housing a matter of conscience and
faith in action. Since its founding,
Habitat for Humanity has built more
than 500,000 homes and served more than 2.5 million
people worldwide.
What is the need for affordable
housing in Tuscarawas County?
What is the need for affordable
housing in Tuscarawas County?
What is the need for affordable
housing in Tuscarawas County?
 Fair market rent for a
 Fair market rent for a
2 bedroom apartment
is $586/month
2 bedroom apartment
is $586/month
 Fair market rent for a
 More than 9,500
2 bedroom apartment
is $586/month
 More than 9,500
households spend
over 30% of their
gross income on
housing.
 More than 9,500
households spend
over 30% of their
gross income on
housing.
households spend
over 30% of their
gross income on
housing.
What is Habitat doing in
Tuscarawas County?
What is Habitat doing in
Tuscarawas County?
What is Habitat doing in
Tuscarawas County?

Founded in 1992, Tuscarawas Valley Habitat has
built 8 homes with and for working, low-income
families
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Founded in 1992, Tuscarawas Valley Habitat has
built 8 homes with and for working, low-income
families

Founded in 1992, Tuscarawas Valley Habitat has
built 8 homes with and for working, low-income
families

With volunteer
labor and donations, Habitat
builds homes for
families that cannot qualify for
mortgages in the
current market

With volunteer
labor and donations, Habitat
builds homes for
families that cannot qualify for
mortgages in the
current market

With volunteer
labor and donations, Habitat
builds homes for
families that cannot qualify for
mortgages in the
current market

Habitat does not provide hand-outs. In addition to
a down payment and monthly mortgage, homeowners invest hundreds of hours in their own labor into building Habitat homes.
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Habitat does not provide hand-outs. In addition to
a down payment and monthly mortgage, homeowners invest hundreds of hours in their own labor into building Habitat homes.

Habitat does not provide hand-outs. In addition to
a down payment and monthly mortgage, homeowners invest hundreds of hours in their own labor into building Habitat homes.

Habitat houses are sold at no profit and financed
with 0% interest loans. Homeowners’ monthly
mortgage payments are then used to build more
Habitat homes.

Habitat houses are sold at no profit and financed
with 0% interest loans. Homeowners’ monthly
mortgage payments are then used to build more
Habitat homes.

Habitat houses are sold at no profit and financed
with 0% interest loans. Homeowners’ monthly
mortgage payments are then used to build more
Habitat homes.
Visit www.habitattusc.org to learn more!
Visit www.habitattusc.org to learn more!
Visit www.habitattusc.org to learn more!
The Typical Habitat Home
The Typical Habitat Home
The Typical Habitat Home
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All Tuscarawas Valley Habitat home meet or exceed for-profit building standards
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All Tuscarawas Valley Habitat home meet or exceed for-profit building standards
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All Tuscarawas Valley Habitat home meet or exceed for-profit building standards
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All homes are between 2 and 6 bedrooms, ranging from 1,000 to 1,600 sq. ft.
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All homes are between 2 and 6 bedrooms, ranging from 1,000 to 1,600 sq. ft.
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All homes are between 2 and 6 bedrooms, ranging from 1,000 to 1,600 sq. ft.

House plans vary depending on lot size and number of family members

House plans vary depending on lot size and number of family members

House plans vary depending on lot size and number of family members

Typical monthly payments are between $450 and
$500, including tax and insurance.

Typical monthly payments are between $450 and
$500, including tax and insurance.

Typical monthly payments are between $450 and
$500, including tax and insurance.
Become a Habitat Homeowner
Become a Habitat Homeowner
Become a Habitat Homeowner
Tuscarawas Valley Habitat builds homes with families meeting our criteria (see full criteria at habitattusc.org or by requesting an application at
330.343.3282):
Tuscarawas Valley Habitat builds homes with families meeting our criteria (see full criteria at habitattusc.org or by requesting an application at
330.343.3282):
Tuscarawas Valley Habitat builds homes with families meeting our criteria (see full criteria at habitattusc.org or by requesting an application at
330.343.3282):
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First-time homebuyer
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First-time homebuyer
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First-time homebuyer
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One or more dependents under age 18
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One or more dependents under age 18
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One or more dependents under age 18

Live or work in Tuscarawas County for a full year
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Live or work in Tuscarawas County for a full year
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Live or work in Tuscarawas County for a full year

Satisfactory rental history
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Satisfactory rental history
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Satisfactory rental history
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Reasonable credit history
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Reasonable credit history
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Reasonable credit history

Steady income for 1 year

Steady income for 1 year

Steady income for 1 year

Need for housing due to substandard, unsafe,
overcrowded conditions, or paying 1/3 or more of
gross income on housing

Need for housing due to substandard, unsafe,
overcrowded conditions, or paying 1/3 or more of
gross income on housing

Need for housing due to substandard, unsafe,
overcrowded conditions, or paying 1/3 or more of
gross income on housing

Willing to work 200 sweat equity hours
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Willing to work 200 sweat equity hours
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Willing to work 200 sweat equity hours

Yearly gross income between 25% and 50% of
Tuscarawas County’s median income.

Yearly gross income between 25% and 50% of
Tuscarawas County’s median income.

Yearly gross income between 25% and 50% of
Tuscarawas County’s median income.
For more details or to apply for a home,
call 330.343.3282 or visit habitattusc.org.
For more details or to apply for a home,
call 330.343.3282 or visit habitattusc.org.
For more details or to apply for a home,
call 330.343.3282 or visit habitattusc.org.