Habitat Homeowners & Their Homes

Habitat is a hand up, not a hand-out. Each homeowner family is required to invest "sweat equity" hours into the construction of their (or others) home.

  • Total amount of interest paid by Habitat homeowners on their mortgages: $0.
  • Total number of Habitat homeowners who have gotten their houses for free: 0
  • In the US, the typical Habitat home is 1,000 square feet, with three bedrooms, one bathroom, no basement, and no air conditioning.
  • It takes an average of 4,000 volunteer hours to build a HFHN WI home.
  • Habitat for Humanity works in all 50 US states and in 92 countries.
  • Habitat is the 15th largest homebuilder in the US in units completed in 1999, according to Builder Magazine, May 2000 issue.
  • Approximately one-third of all Habitat houses are built in the US.


Click on the links below to find information on becoming a Partner Family

Determining Eligibility Includes information on income guidelines, residency requirements and current debts.

Selection Criteria Includes definitions of need for adequate shelter, ability to repay and willingness to partner

Inquiry Form This is the initial application for a Habitat home. Eligible applicants will receive a full application in the mail. Submit on line or to the address below.



The Family Selection Committee is responsible for drafting the selection criteria used to select families for approval by the board of directors. The committee is also responsible for informing prospective homeowners that they may be eligible to apply for a Northwoods Habitat Home. In addition, they develop an orientation program for applicants, application forms, screen applications, and interview prospective families. The committee will then recommend applicants to the board of directors for approval. Once an applicant has been approved as a prospective homeowner, the committee works in conjunction with the Family Support Committee to continue the relationship building process. All applicant information is confidential which is an important part of the selection process. Any type of family in Oneida and Vilas Counties is welcome to apply.




Habitat for Humanity Northwoods Wisconsin
PO Box 552
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-7203
hfhnwds@dwave.net

The HFHN office is located on the first floor of the old M & I Bank building at 320 Oak St. Woodruff, WI.