non-government organization? or from the government?
2006-09-22 10:30:15 · 12 answers · asked by L D 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
You might be thinking of Habitat for Humanity, although the homes aren't free.
From their FAQ:
How does it work?
Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit, financed with affordable loans. The homeowners' monthly mortgage payments are used to build still more Habitat houses.
Habitat is not a giveaway program. In addition to a down payment and the monthly mortgage payments, homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labor -- sweat equity -- into building their Habitat house and the houses of others.
What does a Habitat house cost?
Throughout the world, the cost of houses varies from as little as $800 in some developing countries to an average of nearly $60,000 in the United States.
Habitat houses are affordable for low-income families because there is no profit included in the sale price. Mortgage length varies from seven to 30 years.
2006-09-22 10:36:14 · answer #1 · answered by jersey girl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only program I'm aware of is the habitat for humanity. Where the person who has met certain criteria has a home built for them by a group of charitable people. The recipients has to also be a part of the home building and has to contribute so much of their time to this home.
2006-09-22 10:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Homes for Habitat
2006-09-22 10:32:19 · answer #3 · answered by Clock Watcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Habitat for Humanity
http://www.habitat.org
2006-09-22 11:54:17 · answer #4 · answered by Papa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Habitat for Humanity
http://www.habitat.org/
2006-09-22 10:33:21 · answer #5 · answered by Gina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Habitat for Humanity offers homes built for qualifying people who are expected to help with the construction, if possible.
2006-09-22 10:34:19 · answer #6 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Habitat for Humanity.
I understand that there are some costs to be covered, though. The payoff is well worth it! I should know; I volunteer on a regular basis.
2006-09-22 10:39:40 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Habitat for Humanity
Private Organization. They are not completley free. Not sure what exactly goes into getting one
2006-09-22 10:31:56 · answer #8 · answered by mamatohaley+1 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
properly, that's a television educate after all, no longer a charitable beginning, and they obviously can no longer help each deserving human being there is. supply up whining. Getting a house equipped by making use of the educate is like triumphing the lottery--if it takes position to you, tremendous, yet complaining that it did not ensue to you does no solid in any respect.
2016-11-23 15:52:30 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free homes, Where can I get one? I build houses, and I pay a mortgage. If I can get a free home let me know OK?
2006-09-22 10:32:06 · answer #10 · answered by coloklute 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋