Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury
Programs
Budget
$0.00
Description
The Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury's Critical Home Repair program provides major repairs at a discounted rate to keep homeowners safe and warm, and from being displaced from their homes.  Families or individuals with 60% or below the HUD Median Income can qualify for this program. The Critical Repair program can provide repairs for the following situations: unsafe roof or floor, lack of heat or cooling, electrical hazards, plumbing hazards, ramps & accessibility needs, interior/exterior work needed to maintain a home, and weatherization.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
Families
Elderly and/or Disabled
Program Areas Served
Housing
$0.00
Description
The Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury's Critical Home Repair program provides major repairs at a discounted rate to keep homeowners safe and warm, and from being displaced from their homes.  Families or individuals with 60% or below the HUD Median Income can qualify for this program. The Critical Repair program can provide repairs for the following situations: unsafe roof or floor, lack of heat or cooling, electrical hazards, plumbing hazards, ramps & accessibility needs, interior/exterior work needed to maintain a home, and weatherization.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
Families
Elderly and/or Disabled
Program Areas Served
Housing
Budget
$0.00
Description
Partner families are recruited and selected based on 1) living in inadequate/substandard/rent-burdened housing; 2) having limited income (30 - 60% of Area Median Income); and 3) being willing to earn up to 500 hours of "sweat equity" by building their and their neighbor's homes, attending mandatory homebuyers' education classes, and saving $2,500 for closing costs. Working with volunteers from local banks and finance departments, HFHWM provides Homebuyer Education classes for its future homeowners. Budgeting and personal finance classes prepare the applicants to handle the monetary requirements of buying a home and help them plan to reduce debt and increase savings. The sessions on home maintenance and the legal aspects of home buying and ownership provide practical knowledge and resources for the new homeowners. These classes build confidence and the foundation for the continued success of the Habitat homeowners.
Program Areas Served
None
$0.00
Description
Partner families are recruited and selected based on 1) living in inadequate/substandard/rent-burdened housing; 2) having limited income (30 - 60% of Area Median Income); and 3) being willing to earn up to 500 hours of "sweat equity" by building their and their neighbor's homes, attending mandatory homebuyers' education classes, and saving $2,500 for closing costs. Working with volunteers from local banks and finance departments, HFHWM provides Homebuyer Education classes for its future homeowners. Budgeting and personal finance classes prepare the applicants to handle the monetary requirements of buying a home and help them plan to reduce debt and increase savings. The sessions on home maintenance and the legal aspects of home buying and ownership provide practical knowledge and resources for the new homeowners. These classes build confidence and the foundation for the continued success of the Habitat homeowners.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$0.00
Description
HFHWM serves as a developer and general contractor of our Craftsman-styled homes. We are responsible for land acquisition, development planning, and securing zoning and other approvals. All homes meet Energy-Star certification specifications and ADA standards. We also reserve a number of homes each year for families with special needs. We also serve as the mortgage lender on all our houses, carrying the 20-year, 25-year or 30-year affordable mortgages.
In Dec 2022, the average home in Williamson County was listed for $741,700; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is more than $1,700 per month and 65% of renters pay 30% or more of household income for rent.
Comparatively, monthly mortgage costs of a Habitat home (currently selling for $145,000, depending on size and location) range from $550 to $650, including property taxes and insurance. Even including maintenance and utility costs, this is usually much less than what families would most likely pay for local rental housing.
Program Areas Served
None
$0.00
Description
HFHWM serves as a developer and general contractor of our Craftsman-styled homes. We are responsible for land acquisition, development planning, and securing zoning and other approvals. All homes meet Energy-Star certification specifications and ADA standards. We also reserve a number of homes each year for families with special needs. We also serve as the mortgage lender on all our houses, carrying the 20-year, 25-year or 30-year affordable mortgages.
In Dec 2022, the average home in Williamson County was listed for $741,700; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is more than $1,700 per month and 65% of renters pay 30% or more of household income for rent.
Comparatively, monthly mortgage costs of a Habitat home (currently selling for $145,000, depending on size and location) range from $550 to $650, including property taxes and insurance. Even including maintenance and utility costs, this is usually much less than what families would most likely pay for local rental housing.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$0.00
Description
HFHWM ReStore is a home improvement store selling new and gently used home furnishings and building materials at significant discounts. The store offers appliances, construction items, furniture and home decor, and is open to the general public, as well as to contractors and Habitat homeowners. The ReStore also provides an environmentally and socially responsible way to keep thousands of good, reusable materials out of land fills. It also raises enough each year to fund the construction of two homes.
Program Areas Served
None
$0.00
Description
HFHWM ReStore is a home improvement store selling new and gently used home furnishings and building materials at significant discounts. The store offers appliances, construction items, furniture and home decor, and is open to the general public, as well as to contractors and Habitat homeowners. The ReStore also provides an environmentally and socially responsible way to keep thousands of good, reusable materials out of land fills. It also raises enough each year to fund the construction of two homes.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$0.00
Description
In 2021, 631 volunteers helped build a stronger future for partner families, their children, and the community. These volunteers work as construction crew leaders, home builders, ReStore staff, administrative/fundraising support, and members of the Board of Directors. Roughly 70 percent of an average 10-day build schedule for a Habitat house is completed through volunteer labor. Volunteers experience the pride and satisfaction of being part of a team-based effort. Home construction also provides an opportunity for individuals from different socio-economic backgrounds to interact in a meaningful way for the benefit of the future homeowner and the community. The work experience creates bonds and friendships between volunteers and homeowners who otherwise would never have met. It also promotes understanding among all involved of what it means to make a visible, permanent difference in the communities in which they live, work, and study.
Program Areas Served
None
$0.00
Description
In 2021, 631 volunteers helped build a stronger future for partner families, their children, and the community. These volunteers work as construction crew leaders, home builders, ReStore staff, administrative/fundraising support, and members of the Board of Directors. Roughly 70 percent of an average 10-day build schedule for a Habitat house is completed through volunteer labor. Volunteers experience the pride and satisfaction of being part of a team-based effort. Home construction also provides an opportunity for individuals from different socio-economic backgrounds to interact in a meaningful way for the benefit of the future homeowner and the community. The work experience creates bonds and friendships between volunteers and homeowners who otherwise would never have met. It also promotes understanding among all involved of what it means to make a visible, permanent difference in the communities in which they live, work, and study.
Program Areas Served
None
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Our mission of providing affordable housing opportunities is successful in large part because of the homeowner education program. The budgeting and personal finance classes prepare the applicants to handle the monetary requirements of buying a home. The sessions on home maintenance and the legal aspects of home buying and ownership provide practical knowledge and resources for the new homeowners. These classes build confidence and the foundation for the continued success of the Habitat homeowners. Our retail outlet, the ReStore, is supported by local donations of new and gently used appliances, furniture, construction materials, and home decorating items. It provides high-quality items at reasonable costs for those in need while raising enough each year to fund the construction of two Habitat homes. During our build seasons, about 2,400 volunteers make it possible for Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury to sell 9-10 houses to qualified, local families in need. Habitat houses are sold with an affordable mortgage, which the homeowners pay back over 30-year terms, providing new funds to support buying land and building more homes. -Kim Randell Chief Executive Officer |
