What are Habitat Houses Like?

Habitat for Humanity Houses: Simple, Decent, Affordable

Habitat for Humanity Houses: Simple, Decent, Affordable. Whether in Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines,  or in nearly 100 other countries around the world, Habitat for Humanity houses are built according to the same guiding principles.

Habitat houses are:

• Simple. Habitat houses are modestly sized -- large enough for the homeowner family's needs, but small enough to keep construction and maintenance costs to a minimum.
• Decent. Habitat uses quality, locally available building materials. Trained staff supervise Habitat house construction and educate volunteers and partner families. House designs reflect the local climate and culture.
• Affordable. The labor of volunteers and partner families, efficient building methods, modest house sizes and a no-profit, no-interest loan make it affordable for low-income people around the world to purchase a Habitat for Humanity house.

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