Habitat ReStore
The ReStore sells donated furniture, appliances, building materials and home goods at 50–75% off retail. Every purchase — and every donation — directly funds new Habitat homes in Abilene.
What We Do
Homeownership & the ReStore
Two pillars of our work in Abilene: partnering with families to build affordable homes, and turning donated goods into more homes.
Affordable homeownership
We partner with hardworking local families who need a hand up — not a handout. Families invest sweat equity into their home and the homes of their neighbors, then purchase the finished home with an affordable, no-interest mortgage.
1. Homeowner College
Every partner family begins with Homeowner College, where they learn financial literacy, home maintenance, and community engagement before mortgage pre-qualification.
2. Construction & sweat equity
After pre-qualification, construction begins. Each family contributes 250–400 hours of sweat equity alongside volunteers — building skills, friendships, and ownership.
Do you qualify?
To partner with Habitat, families must demonstrate three things:
- A need for housing
- Ability to pay an affordable mortgage
- Willingness to partner with us
Maximum household income guidelines
Updated annually. Contact us to confirm current limits.
1 person
$48,960
2 people
$55,920
3 people
$62,880
4 people
$69,840
5 people
$75,440
6 people
$81,040
7 people
$86,640
8 people
$92,240
