• Seeking land to build on
• Partnering with eligible families
• Building or renovating houses
• Providing simple, decent, affordable homes for families living in substandard housing
• Selling houses at cost with no interest or profit
• Making houses affordable
• Educating the community about poverty housing and the Habitat solution

• Donations from individuals, clubs, churches, businesses, and agencies
• Grants from private foundations
• In-kind donations from local and national companies
• House payments recycled to build more homes

Families are selected after a lengthy, detailed, nondiscriminatory process which includes applications, interviews, and home visits. Final selections are made based upon: (We are an equal housing lender)

• Need
• Ability to repay a mortgage
• Willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Missoula
• Residency or work in Missoula County for one year

• People have clean, decent, safe, and affordable homes.
• Property is added to the tax base.
• The appearance and value of the community is improved.
• Money is spent locally on materials.
• Volunteers gain valuable experience and learn new skills.
• Families have a new sense of worth.
• Donating individuals and businesses have an opportunity to fund affordable housing issue.