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Since 1986, Oconee County Habitat for Humanity has provided decent, affordable housing in partnership
with approximately 80 families and is continuing its home building ministry at the rate of 8-9 houses per year.
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HABITAT HOMES
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Habitat house in Oconee County costs between $60,000 and $65,000. It is usually 1,000 to 1,150 square feet in size and has
3 to 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a living room, kitchen and dining area. Construction is energy-efficient and meets all required
codes and standards. Volunteers and prospective families provide most of the labor; individual and corporate donors provide
money and materials. Partner families invest hundreds of hours of labor - sweat equity - into building their homes and the
homes of others or working in our Resale Store.
After a $500 down payment,
owner or owners repay the cost of housing materials, sub-contracts and land over a 20 to 30-year period. NO PROFIT is added to the cost of the house, and NO INTEREST is charged to the home purchaser. Mortgage payments
go into a revolving fund that is used to build more houses.
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OUR STAFF
Local control rests with
an elected board of directors representing a wide range of backgrounds and occupations. Board members serve without pay and chair various committees necessary to Habitat's
operation: family selection, family partners, site selection, construction, public awareness and fund raising. There are no
paid staff or offices. 93% of our income goes to build houses. Administrative costs for supplies and postage are held to a
minimum.
Board meetings
1st Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m.
Resale Store
130 Bountyland Road
Seneca, SC
Visitors are always welcome!
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL
Oconee County Habitat for Humanity is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International,
a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization.The International website contains more information on Habitat's history, mission, volunteer opportunities and affiliates
around the world.
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