At Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity we strive to serve those who would not qualify for a mortgage through a traditional lending institution. Our partner families commit to 500 hours of sweat equity building their homes and the homes of their neighbors.

Milwaukee Habitat sells the home at no profit and provides a zero-interest mortgage to the partner families. Milwaukee Habitat then serves as the mortgage holder and the monthly payments are recycled back into our program to build homes for more low-income families.

We currently build new construction homes in the inner-city of Milwaukee and rehabilitate condominium units on the northwest side of Milwaukee. If you are interested in condo homeownership visit our open house the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9:45am-11:45am or Tuesdays from 3-7pm at 9051-F N 95th Street.

All prospective partner families MUST attend an information session to learn about Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity and receive an application. Visit our News and Events page for the next information session. Applications are due March 26th by 4pm. 

Basic Qualifications

• In need of affordable housing
• Income qualified 30-60% of County Median Income
• First-time homebuyer
• Have fairly decent credit
• Be employed at current job for at least one year Click here to see income qualifications

Sweat Equity
Our partner families are required to put in 500 hours of sweat equity for new construction homes and 250 hours for Woodlands condominium units. Sweat equity is the partner family’s down payment for their home. Sweat equity is a chance for partner families to learn construction skills, get to know their future neighbors, and learn about Habitat for Humanity. For more questions about homeownership call our Family Support Director at 414-562-6100 x11