Families must demonstrate a willingness to participate in the Habitat
ministry by helping build their own house and the homes of other Habitat
families.
A total of 300 hours is required by each family, applied to the construction of their own home or others' homes, or in ongoing
fundraising or
administrative work of Habitat.
Friends and relatives may assist in building up sweat equity hours,
but may not contribute more than 20% (60 hours).