Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 100,000 houses in 68 countries, including some 30,000 houses across the United States. Habitat houses are purchased by the homeowner families. Homeowners and volunteers build the houses under trained supervision. Individuals, corporations, faith groups and others provide financial support. Habitat for Humanity's work is organized at the local level by more than 1,900 affiliates worldwide.
Affiliates coordinate house building and select partner families.
Homeowner families are chosen according to their need , their ability to repay the no-profit, no interest mortgage, and their willingness to work in partnership with Habitat. Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate according to race, religion or ethnic group.