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Home Building in Our Communities
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland has been building homes in partnership with qualified families and local supporters in Cumberland County since 1985.
Most Habitat houses are built with new construction materials donated by local businesses including Hancock Lumber, or national corporations through Habitat for Humanity International, such as Dow Corning, Hunter Douglass, and Whirlpool. It is the rare exception to renovate an existing house or use older building materials for a Habitat build, but we do it when necessary. Generally speaking, we have seen property values in a neighborhood increase as a result of a Habitat house constructed there.
All Habitat homes are built to conform to all local, state, and federal building codes. Our sites are safe and meet all OSHA standards.
Homes Under Construction
Recently Completed and Upcoming Building Projects
Freeport Build - South Street Project Construction In Progress |
South Street | Freeport |
Westbrook Project - Houses of Steel-Homes of Hope Completed June 2011 |
Bremen Street | Westbrook |
Freeport Project - Green Bean Completed June 2010 |
West Street | Freeport |
Bank of America/Sustainable Forestry Initiative House Completed November 2009 |
Demerest Street | Portland |
Portland Interfaith/Hancock Lumber House Completed September 2009 |
Demerest Street | Portland |
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Completed May 2009 |
Demerest Street | Portland |
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Completed February 2009 |
Demerest Street | Portland |
Basic Habitat Home Description
| The Basic Home Includes: | The Basic Home Does NOT Include: |
Approximately 1,120 square feet One covered porch at front entrance Stairs at all entrances Shrubs and two trees for front of house Retaining wall when necessary Lawn graded, seed and straw Laundry hook-up only (electric dryer hook-up) Residential hardwood and vinyl tile flooring Energy efficient boiler w/ on demand hot water Low-maintenance exterior siding Insulated windows with screens Gas or electric range Refrigerator One full bathroom Phone jacks One linen closet One coat closet |
Garbage disposal Dishwasher Washer or dryer Special doors or trim work Ceiling fans Special cabinets Garage Fences Air conditioning Chest freezer Deck |