Putnam County Habitat for Humanity

What Putnam County Habitat for Humanity does

Putnam County Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization founded in 2010 and based in Ottawa, Ohio, operating as a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The organization serves low-income families in Putnam County through two core programs: Homeownership, which builds modestly-sized single-family homes (capped at approximately 1,050 square feet for three-bedroom units per Habitat guidelines) using volunteer labor, efficient building methods, and no-profit loans; and Critical Home Repair, a year-round handyperson program that performs accessibility modifications (such as walk-in shower installations), flooring repairs, and other maintenance to enable qualifying residents to age in place safely.

The business model is entirely donation- and volunteer-driven, with no commercial revenue. The organization funds operations through individual giving, project sponsorships, corporate in-kind contributions (notably from Whirlpool for appliances), grants from foundations such as AEP Foundation, and partnerships with local civic and service organizations including United Way Putnam County, Mercy Health, Kahle Electric, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Grange Insurance, and the American Legion Post 63. Homes are not sold at market rates; qualifying families receive no-profit loans funded by the affiliate's revolving loan capital.

Since 2010 the organization has executed new home builds and rehab projects across multiple Putnam County communities including Ottawa, Leipsic, Continental, Kalida, and Columbus Grove, completing over $1,150,315 in cumulative project value and serving approximately 1,000 people. Governance is provided by a local Board of Directors, with operations supported by 11-50 employees and an active volunteer base. The organization maintains Equal Housing Opportunity (HUD) compliance and aligns its mission with Habitat for Humanity International's broader global effort operating in more than 70 countries.

Name

Putnam County Habitat for Humanity

Legal name

Putnam County Habitat for Humanity

Website

https://putnamohhabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Putnam County Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization based in Ottawa, Ohio that builds affordable homes and provides critical home repair services for low-income families across Putnam County, funded entirely through donations, grants, and volunteer labor as a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.

Ownership category

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Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Home repair services
• Homeownership program
• Volunteer construction
• Nonprofit housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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B2C

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Core offering

Putnam County Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization that builds affordable homes for low-income families and provides critical home repair services. The organization operates two core programs: Homeownership (new home construction using volunteer labor and no-profit loans) and Critical Home Repair (handyperson services such as walk-in shower installations, flooring, roofing, and accessibility modifications) for qualifying homeowners in Putnam County, Ohio.

Product overview

Putnam County Habitat for Humanity operates as a nonprofit housing organization offering two primary programs: Homeownership (new home construction and purchase) and Critical Home Repair (maintenance and accessibility modifications). The organization relies on volunteer labor and donor funding to build modestly-sized, affordable homes using standard construction methods (wood frame, vinyl siding, asphalt shingles) and provides no-profit loans to qualifying low-income families. Additional services include volunteer opportunities, project sponsorship, and community engagement initiatives.

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Products and services

• Critical Home Repair Year-round handyperson program offering critical repairs including installing walk-in showers, repairing flooring, siding, insulation, plumbing, and roofing to help qualifying homeowners in Putnam County maintain safe, affordable housing and age in place.
• Homeownership Program Program that enables low-income families to purchase homes through volunteer labor, efficient building methods, modest house sizes (maximum 1,050 sq ft for 3-bedroom units), and no-profit loans, making homeownership affordable for qualifying families.
• New Home Build Projects New home construction projects delivered through volunteer labor for partner families in need, including recent builds in Continental (November 2023) and three new homes planned for Ottawa in 2025.
• Project Sponsorship Financial sponsorship opportunities for individuals, businesses, clubs, churches, or families to support Habitat projects, with public or anonymous giving options available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $1,150,315 in projects completed since 2010
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Equal Housing Opportunity (HUD)minorOthersOfficial Equal Housing Opportunity partner displaying the HUD-required logo indicating commitment to fair housing practices
• WhirlpoolminorOthersAppliance manufacturer providing in-kind donations for Habitat homes
• Kahle Electric IncorporatedminorOthersLocal electrical contractor providing electrical services for Habitat projects
• Fraternal Order of EaglesminorOthersFraternal organization supporting local community causes including Habitat projects
• Mercy HealthminorOthersHealthcare provider serving as a community partner and sponsor
• United Way Putnam CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal United Way chapter supporting community resource coordination and funding
• PPEC (Electric Co-op)minorOthersLocal electric cooperative supporting community initiatives
• Grange InsuranceminorOthersInsurance company providing corporate sponsorship support
• Kerner-Slusser American Legion Post 63minorOthersLocal American Legion post supporting veterans and community causes
• Ottawa Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for Critical Home Repair team meetings (first Wednesday monthly) and Board meetings (second Wednesday monthly); provides meeting space for organization operations

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO): Ohio statewide housing advocacy and support organization addressing homelessness, affordable housing, and community development. Operates at the state level in the same regulatory and funding environment as Putnam County Habitat.
• Homeport: Central Ohio affordable housing nonprofit providing homeownership, rental, and home repair services. Comparable mission and multi-program model to Putnam County Habitat but serves the Columbus metro area rather than rural Northwest Ohio.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global parent and network of the Putnam County affiliate. Operates the same volunteer-driven affordable homeownership and home repair model at global scale, providing brand, fundraising infrastructure, and operational standards to local chapters including Putnam County.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing provider serving low-income families, seniors, and those with special needs. Comparable mission of affordable housing delivery for vulnerable populations but operates multifamily properties at much greater scale.
• NeighborWorks America: National network supporting more than 250 community development nonprofits that provide affordable housing, counseling, and community-building services. Comparable to Putnam County's affordable housing mission but operating through a broader multi-service community development model.
• Enterprise Community Partners: Major national nonprofit developer and financier of affordable housing. Shares the affordable housing production mission with Putnam County Habitat but operates at far greater scale, typically developing and financing multifamily rental rather than single-family ownership.

Direct peers

• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on home repair and revitalization for low-income homeowners, with local affiliates. Operates a mission nearly identical to Putnam County's Critical Home Repair program (and broader than that), making it the most direct U.S. peer in repair-focused affordable housing.
• Habitat for Humanity of Ohio: State-level support organization for Ohio Habitat affiliates. Coordinates state funding, advocacy, and training across local Habitat chapters operating in the same regulatory and philanthropic environment as Putnam County.
• Allen County Habitat for Humanity (Lima, OH): Nearby Ohio Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving a comparable rural Northwest Ohio county. Operates the same volunteer-driven, no-profit-loan affordable homeownership model as Putnam County, making it a direct geographic and operational peer.

Others

• United Way of Putnam County: Local funding and community resource partner of Putnam County Habitat. Not a direct housing operator but a key channel for community donations and collaborative social service delivery in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=R50EPqKqRrY
• Facebookfacebook.com/PutnamOhioHabitat
• Instagraminstagram.com/putnamohhabitat

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