​Homeownership Program

Accepting Applications


​How to Apply: Applications for the Habitat Homeownership Program are now open. 

Applications are due by May 31, 2021. 
Click here to download an application
or call the Habitat office at 320-616-2084.    
 
In order to qualify for the partnership program, applicants must: be currently living in Morrison County for at least one year, be low income according to household size, be willing to partner with Habitat in helping build their home and other Habitat projects, and have a housing need.

Paying more than one third of one’s income for housing, overcrowding (three to a bedroom) unsafe or unsanitary conditions are some examples of housing need.
 
Partnership Program applicants must be low-income according to household size;
​30% - 60% of the average income for Morrison County. Please call the Habitat office with questions on qualifying income levels. 
 
A unique characteristic of Habitat for Humanity is that homeowners must help build their own home.  In Morrison County, that means working a minimum of three hundred hours of "sweat equity" helping at the building site, the Habitat office, on fundraisers, or other approved community activities.
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Habitat for Humanity of Morrison County is a Christian-based nonprofit housing ministry and equal opportunity housing lender.  Funds are raised and spent locally.

Questions can be answered by calling 320-616-2084.

The annual Ladies Luncheon has been rescheduled for
Saturday, November 6, 2021
 
We are hopeful that by this new date we will be able to gather again safely.
​We will be contacting our table hostesses with details.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.
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Habitat Groundbreaking 2020

Our 20th build for HFHMC will be in Swanville for the Andrew & Elizabeth Tepley family. Pictured above are photos of the ceremonial dig on the property in Swanville held on August 27, 2020.

Photos of Past Projects

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HFHMC is no longer taking unsolicited furniture or building material donations. 

We do not have the capacity to store these items. You can check with the New2You Store in Little Falls at 320-639-2232 or contact The Lakes Habitat Restore in Brainerd at 218-454-7020.

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Annual Golf Tournament

Monday, June 14, 2021

14825 263rd St, Fort Ripley, MN 56449

​Click her for registration information.

​HFHMC Dedicates home for the
Andrew and Elizabeth Tepley family

It was a long time coming but the Andrew and Elizabeth Tepley family took possession of their home in April 2021.  This was our 20th build in Morrison County and our first build in Swanville. To view the dedication of the home please click here to go to our Facebook Page.

The Tepley’s have three children ages 16, 14, and 9.  Their 14-year old daughter has Angelman Syndrome. Her special needs were addressed in this build.  “We feel that the kids will flourish and our daughter with higher needs will be happier and it will aid in her health”, said Andrew.

The slide show above shows each of the kids in their new bedrooms that they designed and help to paint.

It takes many partners to make Habitat for Humanity work: The family, the sponsors, the City of Swanville, the volunteers, donors and staff all worked together to make this home possible. In particular we want to thank our construction site manager, Kale Brastad, for his herculean efforts in getting this house completed.
 
Remember, Habitat families are buying their home!  Each family invests AT LEAST 300 hours of sweat equity in the construction of their home.  The mortgage is no-profit, no-interest, but it IS a mortgage nonetheless with all the blessings and responsibilities of a mortgage.  Family mortgage payments help fund future Habitat homes – paying it forward!

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 A decent home provides the strength, stability and independence that families need, and Habitat for Humanity’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Habitat homeowners pay an affordable mortgage, receive financial education and help build their homes alongside volunteers.

Your financial support will help families continue building with Habitat in your community and around the world.


​                  Who are we?​

Our Vision:
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

HFHI Mission Statement:
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

About Habitat for Humanity of Morrison County: 
Habitat for Humanity of Morrison County is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. Habitat for Humanity of Morrison County is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.  

Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.

All are welcome:
Habitat for Humanity of Morrison County has an open-door policy: All who believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people. In short, Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and also serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion. As a matter of policy.

How you Can Help:
Donate, volunteer and keep the ministry of Habitat for Humanity always in your prayers. Also participate in the International Day of Prayer and Action for Human Habitat, designed to put shelter on the hearts and minds of all people.

​Our success depends on local leadership, donations of building materials, land and financial contributions as well as time and talents, prayer and Divine blessings.

​Call Habitat for Humanity today to volunteer:   
(320) 616-2084 

About Habitat for Humanity International: 
Founded in Americus, Georgia, USA in 1976, Habitat for Humanity today operates around the globe and has helped build, renovate and repair homes for more than 750,000 families sheltering more than 3 million people worldwide. 

Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations (HFHI) will not proselytize. Nor will HFHI work with entities or individuals who insist on proselytizing as part of their work with HFHI. This means that HFH will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must (i) either adhere to or convert to a particular faith, or  (ii) listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.

To view the full HFHI Non-Proselytizing Policy, click here.