Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a quality, safe and affordable place to live. We build with people in need regardless of race or religion. We welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.

Habitat Birmingham serves Jefferson, Walker and Shelby counties and is ranked as the sixth US affiliate (out of over 1,500) by Habitat for Humanity International. This ranking is based upon annual building capacity/families served. We receive more than 1,700 requests for housing assistance each year. In 2009, Habitat Birmingham completed 45 new houses with partner families. Since inception in 1987, Habitat Birmingham has built over 350 houses in the Birmingham area, performed critical repairs on over 160 local homes, and sponsored 100 families internationally. We recently began purchasing and rehabilitating foreclosed properties in the local area, and match them with new families, helping stabilize communities.

Habitat houses are sold to low-income families at cost and financed at zero percent interest; houses are not given away. A family selection committee evaluates prospective homeowners for new construction using three criteria: (1) Need for quality, affordable housing; (2) Willingness to partner with Habitat Birmingham via 300 “sweat equity” hours and 10 hours of homeownership education workshops; (3) Ability to repay a zero percent interest mortgage.



To learn more about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham, please go to http://www.habitatbirmingham.org.