Building your future home with Habitat
At Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County, we believe in a partnership—not a giveaway. Through our sweat equity program, future homeowners actively participate in building their homes and the homes of others. Your volunteer hours will help lay the foundation for a stronger future—for you and your neighbors.
What is sweat equity?
Sweat equity is the volunteer time that partner families invest in their journey to homeownership. It’s one of the most meaningful ways to contribute to your future home—and your community.
How many hours are required?
Partner families complete must complete up to 400 hours of sweat equity.
These hours may include:
- Working on Habitat construction sites
- Volunteering at the Habitat ReStore in Zephyrhills
- Attending required homeownership and financial education classes
Where can sweat equity be completed?
Jobsite sweat equity hours
Families contribute sweat equity by working alongside Habitat for Humanity staff and volunteers—including their future neighbors—to help build their own homes. It’s a hands-on investment in their future that also strengthens the community.
Financial and homebuyer education classes
All applicants are required to attend financial and homebuyer education classes, which cover topics like budgeting, mortgage readiness, and home maintenance. Every adult in the household earns sweat equity credit for attending.
Additional ways to earn sweat equity
Sweat equity hours can be earned by actively participating in other Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County events, including - groundbreakings and home dedications, community meetings and orientations, and fundraisers and outreach activities.
Your time and commitment make our mission possible—and help you build not just a home, but lasting strength and stability for your family and the community.
Habitat for Humanity of East and Central Pasco County prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin.
Our organization provides equality of services and care to everyone, regardless of people’s age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
