Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam, founded in 1988, works to eliminate substandard housing in the greater Charleston, West Virginia area across Kanawha and Putnam counties. It runs two ReStores. Here is how to qualify, what is involved, and how to help.
The affiliate partners with families to build 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 | Household income no more than 60 percent of area median income. |
| Need | A demonstrated need for safe, affordable housing. |
| Ability to pay | Able to repay an affordable mortgage. |
| Willingness to partner | Committed to building alongside volunteers and other Habitat homeowners. |
| Sweat equity | 250 hours per adult in the household, on the construction of your own home or another homebuyer's home. |
The affiliate serves Kanawha and Putnam counties in the greater Charleston area.
Applying runs through the affiliate's homeownership program after confirming the income and partnership requirements. Selection follows the standard Habitat criteria of need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner.
Each adult in the household then completes 250 sweat equity hours on the path to closing. The office is at 815 Court Street in Charleston.
Habitat Kanawha & Putnam generates revenue through its two ReStores, which sell donated household items, furniture, and building materials at a fraction of retail, with proceeds funding the mission. They accept donated goods from the community.
Donating money, shopping or donating at a ReStore, and joining a build are the main ways to help.
Volunteers help build homes alongside future homeowners and support the ReStores, and you can sign up through the affiliate's site. The organization has worked to eliminate substandard housing in the Charleston area since 1988.
Its EIN for tax-deductible gifts is 55-0679539.
Affordable homes across Kanawha and Putnam counties.
Two stores selling donated household items and building materials.
250 hours per adult building alongside volunteers.
Build-site and ReStore volunteering.
Selecting families on need, ability to pay, and partnership.
Donated goods accepted at two ReStores.
Sources: Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam (hfhkp.org) homeownership pages; GuideStar and Cause IQ (EIN 55-0679539). The mortgage interest rate is not published. Retrieved June 2026. We are not affiliated with Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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