Habitat for Humanity of Missoula, founded in 1991, has spent more than 30 years building affordable homes that families can buy in Missoula County. Partner families contribute 500 sweat equity hours, and the affiliate runs a ReStore. Here is how to qualify, what is involved, and how to help.
The affiliate partners with families to build homes they can afford, selling them with an affordable mortgage. It describes the mortgage as affordable without publishing a specific interest rate.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Income | 40 to 80 percent of area median income, adjusted by family size. |
| Need | A demonstrated need for 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 | 500 hours, helping construct your own home and the homes of others. |
The affiliate serves Missoula County in western Montana.
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.
Partner families then complete their 500 sweat equity hours on the path to closing.
Habitat Missoula's ReStore sells new and gently used furniture, building materials, tools, and appliances to the public at a fraction of retail, with proceeds funding the mission. It accepts donated goods from the community.
Donating money, shopping or donating at the ReStore, and joining a build are the main ways to help.
Volunteers help build homes alongside future homeowners and support the ReStore, and you can sign up through the affiliate's site. The organization has built homes in Missoula County since 1991.
Its EIN for tax-deductible gifts is 81-0467791.
Affordable homes for families in Missoula County.
A store selling donated furniture, tools, and building materials.
500 hours building alongside volunteers.
Build-site and ReStore volunteering.
Selecting families on need, ability to pay, and partnership.
Donated goods accepted at the ReStore.
Sources: Habitat for Humanity of Missoula (habitatmissoula.org) homeownership and ReStore pages; GuideStar (EIN 81-0467791). The mortgage interest rate is not published. Retrieved June 2026. We are not affiliated with Habitat for Humanity of Missoula and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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