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Housing affordability policies and why they matter

Habitat’s five-year Cost of Home campaign was built on four areas of policy focus that aimed to enable families to have greater access to homes they can afford.

Why they matter: Housing and building codes

Code enforcement is a key way we can work together to provide safe homes and neighborhoods that create opportunities for everyone to succeed. 

Why they matter: Housing trust funds

Housing trust funds offer the advantage of having a stable, flexible source of funding which can be a critical advantage for communities looking to address the home affordability needs across the housing continuum. 

Women's health + Informal Settlements

Habitat for Humanity’s new report, “Informal Settlement Improvements and Women’s Health,” reveals that improving housing in informal settlements promotes positive health outcomes for women and entire communities, advancing sustainable development.

Habitat’s disaster resilience and recovery efforts

August 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Our response to the storm was a major moment for the organization –  unrivaled in our U.S. network’s history. 

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Aging in Place resources

Our resources hub is a launching point for the other housing organizations to learn about and implement Habitat’s innovative aging in place solutions, resources and data with the goal of helping even more older adults age in the homes and communities they love.

Aging in Place with Habitat for Humanity

At Habitat, we partner with families, communities and local organizations across the U.S. to help older adults improve their homes and their quality of life so they can flourish where they live.

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Neighborhood revitalization in action

From building local parks to scaling homebuilding to opening community gardens, discover how residents and affiliates are using Habitat’s neighborhood revitalization approach to drive change in their communities.

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