About Dallas Habitat

Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity is a Christian ministry that builds quality, affordable homes in partnership with deserving families.

Since our incorporation in 1986, Dallas Habitat and its contributors have built over 700 homes and served as a catalyst for the revitalization of more than 20 communities.  

Each year we partner with hardworking families and the community to build 70+ homes, making Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity the largest nonprofit homebuilder and the  sixth largest homebuilder overall in the City of Dallas, as well as  the third largest Habitat affiliate in the United States.  
How We Help

Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity provides affordable housing opportunities to families no other nonprofit or private mortgage lender in Dallas is able to serve.  Our partner families must meet several criteria to qualify and earn 25-60% of the Average Median Family Income (AMI), or $16,625 - $39,990 for a family of four.

Qualified families are required to provide 400 hours of ‘sweat equity’ in lieu of a down payment, which is fulfilled by building their own home and the homes of other Habitat families.  This hands-on participation builds new skills, a sense of tremendous accomplishment, and strong relationships with their neighbors. To assist partner families in developing self-sufficiency, homeowners are also required to participate in Habitat’s Homebuyer Education Program, teaching the basics of home and yard maintenance, money management, and budgeting.

Through Dallas Habitat partner families are able to purchase a quality three or four bedroom home below cost with a 0% mortgage, providing them with a stable home, predictable payments, and the ability to save and build equity for their future.