Here for the Copper Country

Copper Country Habitat for Humanity is a team of local volunteers, board members, and supporters working together to help families build and buy safe, affordable homes.

Our Vision

A world where everyone has a

decent place to live.

Our Mission

Seeking to put God’s love into action,

Habitat for Humanity brings people together

to build homes, communities, and hope.

Affordable Homeownership

We help families in our community access safe, decent housing through affordable homeownership. By keeping mortgage payments low and building homes cost-effectively, we make homeownership possible for those who need a hand up — not a handout.

The Partner Family Model

Families who qualify for our program don’t receive a free home — they partner with us. That means investing sweat equity by helping build their home, participating in homeownership education, and preparing for long-term success.

How It Works

Once selected, families partner with Habitat throughout the homebuilding journey — contributing sweat equity and preparing for homeownership. When the home is complete, it is purchased through an affordable mortgage. The support we receive helps us serve more families and continue building safe, decent homes in our community.

FAQs

  • Families in need of decent, affordable housing apply for homeownership with us.

    Our family selection committee selects homeowners based on three criteria:

    1. The applicant’s level of need

    2. Their willingness to partner with Habitat.

    3. Their ability to repay a mortgage through an affordable payment plan

    Habitat’s homebuyers invest hundreds of hours of their own labor, called sweat equity, working alongside volunteers and other Habitat homeowners, in addition to paying an affordable mortgage and receiving financial education.

    Habitat for Humanity follows a nondiscriminatory policy of family selection. Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing Habitat’s homeowners.

  • People in your community and all over the world partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.

    In addition, we offer programs that rehabilitate homes and provide ramps to those in need.

  • We don’t give away homes — we partner with individuals and families who invest sweat equity and purchase their homes through an affordable arrangement. It's a hand-up, not a handout.

  • We serve individuals and families in Houghton, Baraga, and Keweenaw Counties who meet our criteria for income, housing need, and willingness to partner.

  • Our work is made possible through community donations, grants, business partnerships, volunteer labor, Restore sales, and proceeds from home purchases.

  • Habitat for Humanity was founded on Christian principles, but we welcome and serve people of all backgrounds. There’s no religious requirement to apply, volunteer, or support our work — we believe everyone deserves a safe, decent place to live.