Mission

Habitat for Humanity of Lee County, Florida is dedicated to providing housing for those who cannot otherwise afford a decent place to live, with the ultimate goal of eliminating sub-standard housing in Lee County, Florida, and contributing to family and community stability. Habitat for Humanity of Lee County has built more than 1,000 homes since its beginning in 1982. To qualify for a Habitat home, applicants must be in need of housing, have the ability to pay a mortgage and be willing to join in partnership with Habitat. The partnership includes earning 250 "sweat equity" hours, or volunteer labor on the job and attending classes that teach participants how to become self-sufficient homeowners.