
Habitat for Humanity International
Builds affordable homes alongside families in need across all 50 states and 70+ countries.
There is no listing to prepare, no buyer to court, and no commission to pay. Donating Chatham County real estate to a vetted 501(c)(3) is a direct transfer — title to the charity, a deduction to you.
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A Chatham County sale generates a stack of settlement paperwork. A donation produces a single qualified appraisal and a charity acknowledgment letter — the two documents that substantiate the gift at tax time.
Proceeds from your gift fund real programs — housing, youth services, food security — operating in and around Chatham County.
A traditional Chatham County sale means agent fees, staging, repairs, and months of open houses. A donation transfers title directly — none of that applies.
Turn your property into a second chance at life.
MatchingDonors.com is a 501(c)(3) that connects patients in need of a transplant with living altruistic organ donors — the first organization to facilitate an organ transplant through the internet. Real estate gifts are converted into operating support, helping patients find a match in months instead of years on the national waiting list.
Real estate gifts routed to MatchingDonors.com receive prioritized handling — clear title transfer, fair-market-value appraisal, and a deduction letter inside 60 days. Proceeds fund the matching platform that has connected over 15,000 registered donors with patients in need.
See how much impact your property could make.
Vetted 501(c)(3) charities ready to accept real estate proceeds from donors across Chatham County and the rest of Georgia.

Builds affordable homes alongside families in need across all 50 states and 70+ countries.
Protects ecologically important lands and waters across the United States and globally.
Provides mentorship, after-school programs, and safe spaces for young people nationwide.
The largest U.S. hunger-relief network, sourcing food for 200 member food banks.
Delivers humanitarian aid, blood donation, and disaster recovery across the country.
Choose a city in Chatham County to see local charities that accept real estate donations.
Charities serving Chatham County put donated value to work locally — funding housing programs, youth services, food assistance, and disaster readiness across Chatham County.
Choosing a nearby organization means the impact of your Chatham County property is visible in the same community the property sits in.
A transparent, four-step process ensures a smooth transition from property to philanthropy. (The exact process may differ between organizations, these are the general phases)
Your charity will conduct a preliminary assessment of your property's market value and suitability for donation.
Their experts handle title searches, environmental checks, and prepare all necessary transfer paperwork.
The property is officially transferred to the charity. You receive IRS Form 8283 for tax deduction purposes.
The property is sold and proceeds are distributed to your chosen charity to fund their mission.
Straight answers on donating real estate, the tax treatment, and what to expect.
Yes, though every owner on the title generally must agree to and sign the transfer. Jointly owned and inherited properties are common donations once the co-owners are aligned.
Yes. You select the cause that fits your intent. We can also route your gift to a featured partner organization equipped to handle real estate efficiently.
The receiving charity manages title searches, the deed transfer, and required filings. You provide property details and sign the transfer documents.
Selling a depreciated rental can trigger depreciation recapture taxed at a higher rate. Donating the property instead generally avoids that recapture, though the deduction may be adjusted for it — a point worth confirming with your tax advisor.
Yes, it is a good idea. The information here is general, and a tax professional can confirm how a property gift affects your specific deduction, income, and filing situation. The receiving charity handles the transaction, but the tax planning is yours.
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