Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati is a non-profit Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate substandard housing locally and globally by building and renovating simple, decent, affordable homes to sell to low-income families in need. Since 1986, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati has built, renovated or repaired more than 600 homes throughout a 9-county region in the Tri-State area including Hamilton, Butler, Clermont and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn and Ohio counties in Indiana. We have also contributed to building 1000+ homes globally in Armenia, Cambodia, El Salvador and Kenya. Habitat is dedicated both locally and globally to construct, rehabilitate and preserve homes; advocate for fair and just housing policies; and provide training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.

Homeownership Program

• More than 600 families have purchased Habitat for Humanity homes in Greater Cincinnati since 1986.
• Homebuyer requirements: ability to pay Habitat’s 0% interest mortgage, invest up to 500 hours of “sweat equity,” completion of homeownership classes, a willingness to partner with HFHGC.
• Homebuyer income must be between 30%-60% of the area median income.
• HFHGC is committed to revitalizing neighborhoods by building new homes and rehabbing usable homes.

Critical Home Repairs
Habitat’s Critical Home Repair program is an extension of our mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. It helps families maintain and stay in their homes, and contributes to neighborhood stabilization and revitalization.

The ReStore Retail Outlet – open to the public

• Habitat for Humanity ReStores sell new and used donated construction and home improvement materials, appliances, furniture, and other household items to the public at greatly reduced prices.
• Retailers, contractors and private citizens donate appliances, cabinets, lighting, furniture, tile, countertops, doors, flooring, furniture, lumber, plumbing, siding, sinks, toilets, vanities, windows and much more.
• The ReStore keeps tons of building materials out of local landfills each year.
• The ReStore has five area locations (link to ReStore/Shop the ReStore) in Bellevue, Bond Hill, Cheviot, Fairfield, and Florence.