What is sweat equity?

Sweat equity is a required part of our homebuyer program. In addition to having a need for better housing, and the ability to pay an affordable mortgage, Habitat homebuyers ​partner with us through sweat equity. Each homebuyer with Flower City Habitat contributes a minimum of 300 hours.

Sweat equity hours are attained through financial classes, home maintenance classes, construction (helping build their own home and/or their neighbor's, if physically able), ReStore, speaking at Habitat events, "Building With Books" (our children's reading program), and volunteering with other (pre-approved) community organizations.

We're grateful to provide affordable homeownership opportunities to Habitat homebuyers that truly help lift themselves, their family's, and their community. 

Construction & ReStore

For Construction and ReStore: ​Registration is required, and you must be available for the entire shift. Full day and half-day shifts are available for homebuyers and one guest per day. To schedule yourself, choose one shift. To schedule yourself and a guest, add a second shift (at the same time and location). Use the links below to sign-up.

Volunteering FAQs: Construction FAQs - ReStore FAQs

For speaking opportunities, or to schedule your friends and family day (6 guests), contact our Volunteer Manager, Ken Braley at kbraley@rochesterhabitat.org or 585-435-7252.

Be sure to take some photos and tag us @RocHabitat or email them to kbraley@rochesterhabitat.org!

Habitat Homebuyers: Click the images below to schedule yourself for construction or ReStore.