What has Habitat accomplished in Dane County?
Habitat for Humanity of Dane County has built and renovated more than 170 homes. In 1994, UW-Madison students started a campus chapter and in 2006 was named campus chapter of the year by Habitat for Humanity International. Students raise funds, work at local construction sites and work with out-of-state and international affiliates during vacations and school breaks. The UW-Chapter is currently working on its 10th student-build on North Fair Oaks Avenue in Madison. Other chapter affiliates in Dane County are located in Stoughton, West Dane, Brooklyn-Oregon and Deerfield. What is the cost of a Habitat home? Habitat homes are less expensive because volunteer labor builds them with new construction materials that are donated or purchased at discounted prices. The average cost of a HFHDC home is $90,000. Prices are based on actual costs for materials, land and site improvements. The interest free mortgage makes monthly payments affordable for those with limited incomes. Habitat negotiates
