Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County builds affordable homes for families across Greenville County, South Carolina. Its homebuyer path runs about 12 to 18 months, and it operates two ReStores. Here is how to qualify, what is involved, and how to help.
The affiliate partners with qualified families to build and sell affordable homes, selecting on need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner. It describes the mortgage as affordable without publishing a specific interest rate.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Income | 30 to 80 percent of the regional area median income. |
| Residency | Living or working in Greenville County for at least one year. |
| Employment | If employed, at least a year on the current job. |
| Housing need | Currently in substandard or crowded housing, or paying too much rent. |
| Ability to pay | Enough income to enter an agreement to pay the monthly mortgage. |
| Sweat equity | Hundreds of hours of the homebuyer's own labor, alongside volunteers and other Habitat homeowners. |
For families who qualify, the homeownership process typically takes about 12 to 18 months.
Applicants start by reviewing the program requirements and submitting the homeownership application through the affiliate's site. The team guides families through each step, from qualification to closing.
Because the process runs 12 to 18 months or a bit longer depending on circumstances, it is worth starting the application early.
Habitat Greenville runs two ReStores, in Taylors at 3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard and on Woodruff Road, selling new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances at a fraction of retail. They take donated goods and fund the affiliate's homebuilding.
Donating money, shopping or donating at a ReStore, and joining a build are the main ways to help.
Volunteers help build alongside future homeowners, and you can sign up through the affiliate's site. The organization is based at 50 Grand Avenue in Greenville.
Habitat Greenville has been recognized with Charity Navigator four-star ratings, which it notes it has received since 2013. Its EIN for tax-deductible gifts is 57-0827063.
Affordable homes for families across Greenville County.
Two stores, in Taylors and on Woodruff Road.
Future homeowners build alongside volunteers.
Step-by-step support through the 12 to 18 month process.
Build days for individuals and groups.
Selecting families on need, ability to pay, and partnership.
Sources: Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County (habitatgreenville.org) homeownership and apply pages and its awards page; Charity Navigator (EIN 57-0827063). The mortgage interest rate and a specific sweat-equity hour count are not published. Retrieved June 2026. We are not affiliated with Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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