Residential Donations

Thank you for supporting Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento ReStore. Your donations help fund affordable housing in our community.

Please review the guidelines below before bringing items to the ReStore.

General Donation Criteria

• Donation criteria may change based on inventory needs.
• All items must be new or gently used and in excellent condition.
• Items must be clean, complete, and ready to sell as-is.
• No damage, stains, excessive wear, or missing parts.
• All donations are subject to final approval by ReStore staff after in-person review.
• Please do not leave donations unattended. Speak with a ReStore team member before unloading.

Appliances

• Must be in good working condition and less than 10 years old
• Must operate perfectly and include all necessary parts
• Must be clean inside and out
• Small appliances accepted if CLEAN and like-new:
  • Blenders
  • Toasters
  • Food processors
  • Coffeemakers
  • Similar countertop appliances
• Dishwashers: See in-store note for specific requirements

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Cabinets & Countertops

Cabinets

• Solid wood preferred
• Laminate and MDF accepted if in excellent condition
• No water damage or rot
• All doors and hardware must be included
• Remove all protruding nails and screws

Countertops

• Good condition
• Minimal chips or damage

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Doors & Windows

Windows

• Wood or vinyl dual-pane only
• Must be fully functional
• Glass intact
• Wood windows must be free of rot
• All nails removed
• Subject to inspection before acceptance

Doors

• Interior, exterior, patio, and French doors accepted
• No damage, water damage, or rot
• Include available parts (frame, knobs, hardware)
• Remove nails prior to donation

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Flooring

Accepted types:

• Tile
• Carpet squares
• Carpet rolls
• Area rugs
• Hardwood
• Laminate
• Vinyl
• Granite
• Marble

Requirements:

• All flooring (except area rugs) must be new, never installed, and in original box quantities
• Carpet rolls and area rugs must be free of cuts, tears, and stains

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Furniture

Accepted items:

• Sofas
• End tables
• Desks
• Dining sets
• Coffee tables
• Dressers
• Bed frames
• Shelving
• Armchairs
• Patio furniture
• Office furniture suitable for home use

Requirements:

• Fully intact
• No stains, tears, pet hair, or excessive wear
• No smoker’s odor
• Wood furniture must be in good condition
• No water damage
• No baby furniture

We cannot accept items that are:

• Broken, damaged, incomplete, or heavily worn
• Stained, torn, or with strong odors
• Water damaged or mold affected
• Missing essential parts or hardware
• Installed flooring (except approved area rugs)
• Baby furniture
• Appliances over 10 years old
• Items left without staff approval

If you’re unsure about an item, please contact the ReStore before bringing it in.