Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County

HFHMC's Board of Directors and staff completed a 2021 Strategic Plan which works towards the vision of becoming the leading service organization for affordable housing and community development in Monmouth County. Strategies and goals outlined in the plan will push HFHMC towards becoming the resource people think of first when considering where to turn for housing services, community resources, and rewarding volunteer experiences. Expanding services, building capacity, and bringing people together are outlined as priorities to bring about incremental and sustainable growth. The plan describes five overarching initiatives: (1) provide diverse programs, (2) operate with excellence, (3) bring people together, (4) build capacity, and (5) fund the mission.

Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County strives to build two-three new, single family affordable housing units each year. By partnering with affordable housing advocates and through our own marketing and social media efforts, we provide information on how to quality for a new home. There are guidelines which each potential partner family must meet.

Who do we serve?
Habitat partners with people who meet three basic criteria:
1. Need: Applicants will be eligible for our program if they are currently living in our service area and under conditions that are not adequate based on size, structural condition, or safety concerns.

2. Ability to Pay: Applicants must have a steady income to pay a low interest mortgage. We serve people whose income is between 35% to 70% of Monmouth County’s area median income. Income limits are available by clicking here.

3. Willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County: When selected, you become a “partner family” in the Habitat movement. Your participation in the construction of your home and the homes of others is called “sweat equity”. Families are required to complete 250-400 hours of “sweat equity”, depending on family size, prior to closing on their homes.

We carefully select families and individuals for each house we build or rehabilitate.

We rely on an extensive range of partners to complete our work. From securing donated materials to recruiting skilled volunteers to fundraising. Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County has developed long-term relationships with home improvement stores, lumber yards and with trade organizations. We also have extensive volunteer opportunities for individuals, organizations and corporations to assist our experienced construction crew in all stages of building. In addition, we conduct fundraising activities, write grants and host special events to financially support our programs.

All of our work is interconnected with a wide network of community partners. Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County offers an affordable homeownership program that services low to moderate income, hardworking families and individuals. By partnering with volunteers, corporations, donors, youth and congregations we are making the dream of homeownership a reality.

Since 1989, HFHMC has built 57 new affordable homes for first time home buyers and has rehabilitated over 100 homes. In 2014, HFHMC was tasked with responding to the devastation of Superstorm Sandy where over 75% of shore housing was damaged. Our affiliate returned over 125 Sandy-affected Monmouth County families back to their homes through providing critical repairs including lifts and reconstructions. In the past year, HFHMC has extended its services to include interior projects in addition to exterior projects as it became apparent that this pressing issue did not end at the front door. HFHMC is attuned to evolving needs of its community and has a strong history of responding quickly and efficiently. HFHMC is also ranked in the top 20% of affiliates in the country because of the number of families we are able to serve.