Who We Are

What We Do

Through affordable homeownership opportunities, financial education, advocacy efforts, and neighborhood empowerment programs, Berkeley Habitat transforms families, revitalizes neighborhoods, and is working together to build a stronger community.

Strategically bringing together public and private funding, community leadership and vision, and thousands of volunteers—we will break the cycle of poverty and transform our communities.

Who We Serve

Berkeley Habitat serves families living in overcrowded housing, living in unsanitary, unsafe, and/or substandard housing, or cost burdened - paying more than 30% of gross income on rent.  All of our hardworking families demonstrate a need, an ability to pay, and a willingness to partner—to work with the support and educational services of Habitat to build a stronger future where home is just the beginning.

How It Works

A hand up, not a handout—Berkeley Habitat empowers families to pursue homeownership. Housing is often the greatest expense for families in Berkeley County. The Habitat homeownership program guarantees mortgage payments will be no more than 30% of a family’s monthly income at the time of closing. Families also contribute “sweat equity” by building on their home and the homes of their neighbors, playing a critical part in the transformation of the community.

Our History

Berkeley Habitat has built strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter for the past 27 years. Building over 35 homes, Berkeley Habitat empower families, advocates for affordable housing opportunities and strives for community collaboration. 

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, Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations do not proselytize. This means that Habitat will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must either adhere to or convert to a particular faith, or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.