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Learn how poverty is defined, why affordable housing can be difficult to find, how housing relates to health and more.

Learn about Habitat for Humanity International’s position on climate change and housing — our beliefs, our practices and our commitments. 

A majority of Americans believe that it is challenging to find affordable quality housing in their communities and more than half of all adults say they have made at least one trade-off in order to cover their rent or mortgage.

We’ve rounded up four key takeaways from the full report, which provides valuable data on the current U.S. housing market. This report was released by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies and proudly sponsored by Habitat.

With the support of allies like Whirlpool Corporation, Habitat’s U.S. advocacy campaign has helped to influence policy and reshape systems to increase access to affordable housing.

Quality housing — housing that is safe, healthy and affordable — is foundational to individuals and families, to the communities in which we live and to the economies in which we all participate.

The lack of affordable housing across the U.S. continues to threaten the livelihoods of essential workers. Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley and partners created Basalt Vista, a sustainable housing development to help 27 families stay and continue serving the community.

Leading U.S. housing policy expert Dr. Richard Rothstein explains the Fair Housing Act, its context, and the consequences of barriers to equal and affordable housing.

Low-income families are bearing the greatest brunt of the impact of climate change. At Habitat, we partner with financial institutions from around the world to provide the products and services that families need to build a stronger home for themselves. 

We address both the supply and demand sides of the market when we advise firms who are considering introducing housing products or services.