Habitat for Humanity homes are built according to these guiding principles:
- Simple.
Habitat homes are modestly-sized. They are large enough for the homeowner family’s needs, but small enough to keep construction and maintenance costs to a minimum. - Decent.
Habitat for Humanity uses quality, locally-available building materials. Habitat house designs reflect the local climate and culture. - Affordable.
The labor of volunteers and partner families, energy efficient building methods, modest house sizes and no-profit loans make it affordable for low-income families to purchase Habitat homes.