Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Inc. works in partnership with God’s people in need to provide affordable, safe, decent housing.

What is Sweat Equity?

Sweat Equity is hours worked by family partners that count as part of the down payment on their home. Partners must work 300 hours of sweat equity. It may include clearing the lot, painting, helping with construction, landscaping, providing food for volunteers, working in the Habitat office, or working in the ReStore.

 

Within some limits, friends and relatives can help the family earn a portion of these hours.