I got in Lubbock Habitat for Humanity program to hopefully get an affordable quality home to own. Overall is a good program but if I could do it all over again I wouldn’t. The space is very very small, I have 4 small bedrooms (all that fits is a twin size bed and 1 dresser) 1 small hallway closet and 4 children. In my contract states I would have a storage I’ve been here 3 years and still waiting on the storage. I have to keep my lawn equipment in my kitchen. The front and backyard are very small also not much room for the kids to play or for the dogs. I thought by having volunteers and myself building the house it would go towards keeping the cost of the house down, but that was not the case. I had volunteers build and cheaper materials used, but once house was built an appraiser came in to have it appraised not considering the cost. I had volunteer offer to give me a deal on granite countertops and was told I could not because it was a deal only given to myself not every other home owner. Now going forward other owners are able to accept offers only offered to individuals not the entire program. I feel I settled and was lied to and had I would’ve known this information before accepting the program I would’ve made a different choice. I feel this is better for someone without kids.
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- EIN 75-2408749
- (806) 763-4663
- 3630 50th St Lubbock TX 79413-3966 USA
- www.lubbockhabitat.org
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Causes: Christianity, Homeless & Housing, Housing Development, Construction & Management, Religion
Mission: The purpose of the organization is to construct decent, affordable housing for low to moderate income families, and to show the love of jesus christ through action in the lubbock, texas area.
Programs: Construction of homes for low income families in need of housing. The families are selected based on need and must meet 3 qualification: 1) currently living in unsafe or overcrowded conditions. 2) have an ability to pay an interest free mortgage payment each month as well as the upkeep of the property. 3) show a willingness to partner with habitat, they must give 500 hours of sweat equity on their home construction or in the habitat office.
habitat provides family support by guiding the families through the process of home ownership through home buyer workshops, homeowner calendars, habitat university (classes about homeownership, repairs, mortgage payments, taxes & insurance), and events for homeowners to network with one another.
the habitat restore sells new and used donated items. Items are sold that cannot be used in the construction of habitat homes. The profit is used to support the mission of building homes for low income families.