Welcome to Haywood Habitat for Humanity!

We appreciate your interest in our non-profit ministry. Since 1990, Haywood Habitat for Humanity has been building affordable housing in the county. As an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, we are committed to eliminating poverty housing in the community and to helping needy families realize their dream of home ownership. We believe, as a matter of conscience, that all people deserve basic, decent, affordable shelter.

Millard Fuller, co-founder of Habitat for Humanity International, described the essence of Habitat as an opportunity to “let your light shine”. In other words, putting your God given talents to practical use in helping others. We hope you will consider becoming involved in the community through our organization. We promise it will be one of the most rewarding and fun experiences of you life!

Enrich Others, Enrich Yourself, and “Let your Light Shine”!

Fun Event Planned for Spring Fundraiser

Mark your calendar and reserve your ticket now. Plans are under way for what we hope will become an annual Haywood Habitat spring fundraiser. It’s called, “The House That Love Built,” and it will be held May 31, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Apple Hill Farms, a charming, historical location at 88 Plott Valley Road in Waynesville.

Join us for a fun evening offering a buffet dinner of local foods, music and a live auction. The cost for a ticket is $50. Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorships will be sold. A Gold, $1,000 sponsorship, includes a table for eight. The Silver sponsorship, $500, provides four tickets and the Bronze sponsorship, $250, includes two tickets. All sponsors will be recognized through posters and event publicity.

Do You Dream Of Owning Your Own House?

If you answer yes to all of these questions, you may qualify to purchase a home through Haywood Habitat for Humanity (HFH). 
Residency: Are you a resident of Haywood County and have lived in North Carolina for the past year?
Ability to Pay: Do you have an annual household income of $20,400 to $32,880 and a credit history free of liens and judgments?
Housing Need:  Do you reside in substandard, unsafe, overcrowded, subsidized or cost-burdened housing?
Desire to Partner:  Are you willing to invest 400 hours of labor and time into building your own home or the home of another partner family?  Work can be performed on weekends and family and friends can contribute to your hours.

Haywood HFH is holding an open enrollment throughout May to select families for future Habitat homes. The first step is to complete an application form. Assistance is provided in filling out the form.
 
Houses are sold to approved partner families at cost to keep monthly payments affordable. There is no interest on the mortgage.
Want to apply or learn more? Contact Haywood HFH at 828-452-7960 or click on Home Ownership at left.

2012 Annual Meeting Scheduled

Haywood Habitat will hold its Annual Meeting June 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the Faith Classroom of the First United Methodist Church, 566 So. Haywood St. in Waynesville. This is an opportunity to learn about the mission of Habitat, accomplishments of the past year and goals for the future. Refreshments will be served.

Habitat Selling Modular Home

Located at 177 Cardinal Dr. in Maggie Valley, this spacious 2,229 SF, off frame modular home is located close to Maggie Valley Country Club with easy access to I-40. It has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, LR fireplace and a large kitchen. It is priced at $249,000. The house was donated to Haywood Habitat and profits from the sale will help build future partner-family homes. Contact the Braun and Green Team at Pudential Lifestyle Realty at 888-367-1653 for more information or to see the property.