Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King County is part of Habitat for Humanity International. Habitat's vision is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.Since its founding in 1986 Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County has built or renovated over 700 homes. Families who will become Habitat homeowners, dedicate up to 250 hours building their homes. Families must earn between 30% and 80% of the median household income to qualify. To preserve existing affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity also partners with low-income Seniors to provide critical home repairs. Habitat makes no profit and charges no interest on the sale of the homes. The families' monthly payments are recycled to build more houses.