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Habitat for Humanity able to build more affordable homes at lower costs with enactment of bipartisan HOME Act
New law allowing donated home appraisal services will lower costs to build Habitat homes.
Organizations interviewed by the Urban Institute on advocacy strategies driving Cost of Home success
The Urban Instititute conducted interviews with stakeholders covering seven different policies that were supported directly or indirectly by Cost of Home. Participants shared background and details on the policies they supported as well as the impact of those policy changes on their communities.
Habitat CEO Jonathan Reckford statement on legislation that will reduce home energy costs and support home repair programs
Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford issues a statement applauding Congress for including over $10 billion for energy-related housing measures in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
A return to home: Rebuilding in Puerto Rico
After Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, Antero and Luz worked to repair their damaged home the best they could, even patching their own roof. Now, with the support of Habitat and AbbVie, they have a safe and secure home where their family can gather again.
Experience the Cost of Home
Nearly 1 in 6 households in the U.S. pay more than half of their income on a place to live, an issue only heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through our interactive Cost of Home experience, you can walk through the decisions a household has to make as they work to cover all their other costs. Could you help them make it work?
Raising our voices: Habitat for Humanity launches Cost of Home campaign to improve home affordability for 10 million people in the United States
Nearly 19 million households across the United States are spending at least half of their income on a place to live, often foregoing basic necessities like adequate food and health care to make ends meet. In response to that challenge, Habitat for Humanity is launching its first-ever nationwide advocacy campaign in the United States.
Home is the Key stories
The U.S. housing crisis is increasing for communities in every region of the country. Read stories about how access to homeownership changes lives and creates welcoming communities.
Whirlpool Corporation’s donated appliances help build affordable homes
Donated product from Whirlpool Corporation has helped Habitat affiliates build more homes, helping even more families realize their dream of homeownership.
Increasing the supply and preservation of affordable homes
As communities across the U.S. have faced shortages of safe, decent housing, we have focused on various strategies for increasing the supply and preservation of affordable homes where residents are able to live and raise families.