Homes with Heart25 Corporation
Official Rules and Legal Disclosures
Home Giveaway Fundraising Initiatives
Thank you for supporting Homes with Heart25 Corporation (“Sponsor”).
These Official Rules govern participation in our charitable Home Giveaway Fundraising Events (“Initiatives”). Submission of an entry, whether accompanied by a voluntary contribution or not, constitutes full and unconditional agreement to these terms. Sponsor’s interpretation of these Rules shall be final.
Void where prohibited. Subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
1. Eligibility
Participation is open to legal citizens of the United States who are 18 years or older at the time of entry and who meet all category-specific eligibility requirements described in the Initiative materials.
The following individuals are not eligible to participate or receive appreciation awards: Employees, officers, directors, contractors, or agents of Homes with Heart25 Corporation or PLM Construction, LLC. Immediate family members of such individuals. Individuals residing in the same household as any of the above “Immediate family members” include spouses, parents, in-laws, siblings, children, grandparents, grandchildren, and step-relations.
2. Entry Submission
Entries may be submitted online through the official Homes with Heart25 website.
Contributions are non-refundable. There is no limit on number of entries.
Participants will receive confirmation with a unique entry identification number.
Entries may be transferred to another individual who meets the eligibility requirements of the applicable Initiative, subject to verification and approval by Sponsor. All entries must ultimately be associated with a qualified entrant. Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, refuse, void, or cancel any entry determined to be in violation of these Rules.
3. Initiative Structure & Community Appreciation Awards
Each Initiative may select up to five (5) eligible recipients: Across all Initiatives, there may be up to 25 total recipients. Actual numbers may vary based on participation and eligibility verification.
A. One (1) Home Appreciation Award Recipient:
Offered the newly constructed home associated with the Initiative (subject to verification).
B. Up to Four (4) Alternative Appreciation Gift Recipients:
Each may receive an appreciation award of up to $12,500, depending on final Initiative proceeds.
4. Home Appreciation Award – Cash Alternative Option
Recipients selected for a home appreciation award may elect to receive a one-time alternative award equal to 50% of the home’s fair market value at closing.
All tax obligations belong solely to the recipient.
5. Recipient Notification & Verification
Selected individuals will be notified using the contact information provided with their entry.
Sponsor will issue a Recipient Notification Agreement (“RNA”) via secure electronic delivery or certified mail. Recipients must sign and return the RNA within 10 days of receipt.
The RNA will confirm:
A. Identity and eligibility B. Acceptance of the award terms C. Acknowledgment of taxes, fees, and conditions. Individuals who do not respond, cannot be reached, or fail to verify eligibility will forfeit the opportunity, and Sponsor may extend the offer to the next eligible individual. Until verification is complete, all appreciation awards remain the property of Sponsor.
6. Use of Name and Likeness
By accepting an appreciation award, recipients authorize Homes with Heart25 Corporation to use their name, city and state of residence, image, and likeness for promotional and marketing purposes, unless prohibited by law.
7. Selection Oversight
Winner selection by random drawing shown LIVE on our social media. Selection will be conducted by an independent third-party administrator to ensure fairness and compliance.
8. Sponsor’s Right to Modify or Cancel
Sponsor reserves the right to postpone, cancel, or modify any Initiative for reasons including but not limited to technical issues, legal requirements, or force majeure events. In the event of cancellation:
Participants may request contribution refunds in writing within 14 days of cancellation notice. Refunds, if issued, will be returned only to the original payment method and may take up to 60 days to process.
9. Florida Nonprofit Registration and Compliance
Homes with Heart25 Corporation is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Registration No. CH80094, under Chapter 496, Florida Statutes. Registration does not imply endorsement by the State of Florida.
10. Limitation of Liability & Dispute Resolution
By participating, all entrants agree that: Homes with Heart25 Corporation, PLM Construction, LLC, and their officers, directors, employees, contractors, volunteers, and affiliates are not liable for any claims. Any dispute must be resolved through binding arbitration in St. Lucie County, Florida.
11. Additional Disclosures
Participation is void where prohibited, including New York, Rhode Island, and California.
Proceeds support Homes with Heart25’s charitable housing mission and are distributed, in part, to reviewed and approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner organizations aligned with housing support.
No donation is necessary to enter or win.
Individuals requesting a free entry will receive an RNA acknowledgment package that must be completed with original signatures and returned via certified mail to Homes with Heart25 Corporation.
To request a free entry, you must first submit a written request to Homes with Heart25 Corporation at the address below. Your written request must clearly identify the specific Homes with Heart25 Home Initiative (Military & Veterans, First Responders, Educators, Gen Z, or Open Home) for which you are requesting a free entry.
Your written request must include:
Your full name
Your contact telephone number
Your mailing address
The specific Home Initiative for which you are requesting a free entry
A self-addressed, stamped envelope
Upon receipt of a complete written request, Homes with Heart25 will mail you the applicable Free Entry Request Form, along with any required acknowledgments or disclosures for the selected Home Initiative.
You must fully complete the Free Entry Request Form, including all required information, signatures and initials, and mail the completed form back to Homes with Heart25 Corporation as instructed on the form.
Once the completed Free Entry Request Form has been received, reviewed, and verified as meeting the applicable eligibility requirements and all required criteria, a free entry will be issued. Your unique entry/raffle number will be sent to the email address you provide on the completed Free Entry Request Form.
Incomplete requests, requests that do not identify a specific Home Initiative, requests that do not include a self-addressed stamped envelope, or completed Free Entry Request Forms that are missing required information, signatures, or initials may be deemed incomplete and may not be processed.
Mail requests to:
Homes with Heart25 Corporation
290 NW Peacock Blvd., #881141
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
All initial written requests and subsequently completed Free Entry Request Forms must be received prior to the close of the applicable fundraising initiative. Please allow sufficient mailing and processing time. Homes with Heart25 is not responsible for delayed, lost, misdirected, or undelivered mail.
Limit one (1) free entry per person for each qualifying Home Initiative. Free entries will be issued only after the entrant has completed and acknowledged all required legal disclosures associated with the selected Home Initiative and eligibility has been verified.
12. General Conditions
Sponsor may disqualify any entry submitted through fraudulent, automated, or unauthorized means. Technical failures or tampering that compromise the fairness of an Initiative may result in cancellation, suspension, or modification at Sponsor’s discretion.
13. Donor Disclosure & Tax Information
Homes with Heart25 Corporation is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
14. Tax Liability for Recipients
Recipients are responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, fees, and closing costs associated with an appreciation award. Sponsor will issue IRS Form 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC for awards valued at $600 or more. Recipients must submit IRS Form W-9 before award delivery. Recipients selecting the cash alternative will receive 50% of net sale proceeds after closing.
Recipients of home appreciation awards are responsible for:
- Federal income tax
- Florida documentary stamp tax
- Title fees
- Property taxes
- HOA dues
- Insurance
- Transfer fees
- Other closing costs
Verification Requirement
ALL SELECTED INDIVIDUALS ARE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION.
NO INDIVIDUAL IS DEEMED A RECIPIENT UNTIL ELIGIBILITY IS CONFIRMED AND THE RNA PROCESS IS COMPLETE.
Homes with Heart25 Corporation is a registered Florida nonprofit, FDACS License #CH80094. Participation in all initiatives is open with or without a donation. Suggested contributions support Homes with Heart25’s charitable housing mission and are voluntary and non-refundable. Appreciation award recipients are selected according to the Official Rules & Disclosures. No donation is necessary to enter. All promotions are void where prohibited by law, including but not limited to citizens of California, New York, and Rhode Island, where additional registration or bonding requirements may apply. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State. © Homes with Heart25 Corporation.