Housing construction costs are kept to a minimum through volunteer labor and in-kind donations contributed by supporters. Families who qualify purchase their homes at no cost and pay the purchase price back over a 20-year period with no interest. Monthly payments are immediately recycled into helping build more homes for other needy families. Since 1984, they have built 55 homes located in west, east, north and south Topeka. Averaging 3-4 units annually.
Habitat works specifically with low and very low-income families.
Single parents own over 70 percent of Habitat homes. Prospective homeowners must attend financial management workshops and complete 300 hours of work on their home or other Habitat projects. Major Rehabilitation and Emergency Repair . Emergency repairs may also include accessibility modifications. Homes that are not feasible for major rehabilitation work and are a safety hazard may be acquired and demolished.