our homeowners
Everyone deserves a place to call home.
Our future homeowners share one common goal: stability through homeownership.
They’re willing to work hard for it, often juggling family life, full-time jobs, schooling and more in addition to meeting Habitat Orlando & Osceola’s homeownership requirements.
Ownership extends to the process as well as the house with Habitat. We want to ensure our homeowners are deeply invested in their homes, so we ask that they partner with us. They do this in part by attending homeownership classes and volunteering through sweat equity.
A safe, affordable, comfortable home awaits them at the end of this journey. Besides shelter, our homes often bring the stability needed for our homeowners and their families to invest in their education, health, and more.
How can I become a homeowner?
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County builds and repairs affordable homes for low-income individuals and families who demonstrate a housing need. Applicants’ willingness to partner with us and ability to pay a mortgage are also considered.
How can I help a homeowner?
We can’t make affordable housing a reality for our community without you.
Join us in creating more affordable housing by donating to us, volunteering with us, or advocating for us.
Coming-of-age as a homeowner: Joelle’s story
For future homeowner Joelle, owning her own home is a coming-of-age accomplishment – a rite of passage. “It’s a personal accomplishment for myself as a woman to be able to do things for myself and by myself,” Joelle said. This single mom of two partnered with Habitat...
A chance for stability: Modline’s story
Future homeowner Modline and her 8-year-old daughter, Daniella, spent the last year searching for a stable place to live. Currently, they’re living in a one-bedroom apartment.
Taking care of others and a home of her own: Juliet’s Story
In her roles as a home health care nurse and as a mother, Juliet is always caring for someone in her life. Her next step? Caring for her own house as a homeowner with Habitat Orlando & Osceola.
A close-knit family working toward a safe, comfortable home: Lavonne and Nathaniel’s story
Lavonne had nearly accustomed herself to the idea of being a lifelong renter after years of being turned down for
homes and homebuyer assistance – until she received some encouragement from family to apply to Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County.
More than a house: Janessa’s Story
Janessa is clear on one thing: her journey to affordable homeownership is for her children. And she knows it’s about more than owning a home.
Striving to give his children a better life: Michael’s story
Editor's note: Michael purchased his home in December 2019! Congratulations to Michael and his family! Thank you to our amazing supporters who helped give Michael a hand up to homeownership. “Stability. Ownership. And pretty much mine.” That’s future homeowner...