Habitat for Humanity builds simple, decent houses in partnership with people previously living in substandard housing in the community.  Through donations of time, materials and investment, Habitat houses are sold to families at no profit, financed with affordable no-interest loans.

Habitat for Humanity International was started in 1976 as a non-profit, non-denominational faith-based housing organization. Since then, Habitat has built, repaired or improved more than 500,000 houses worldwide, providing shelter for more than 2 million people. Founded in 1985, Habitat for Humanity Canada serves as a resource centre for 72 affiliate's .

Habitat for Humanity Mississauga is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Canada, which is a member of Habitat for Humanity International – the largest not-for-profit home builder in the world. The Mississauga affiliate of Habitat for Humanity was formed in 2005. Our mission is to ensure that every person in Mississauga has a decent place to live.

How it works

Habitat houses are purchased by the homeowner families.
Three factors make Habitat houses affordable for low-income families:

• Houses are sold at no profit, with no interest charged on the mortgage
• Homeowners and volunteers build houses under trained supervision
• Individuals, corporations, faith groups and others provide financial support

Homeowner families are chosen according to their need, their ability to re-pay the no-profit, no-interest mortgage, and their willingness to work in partnership with Habitat.   

Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate according to race, religion or ethnic group.