Mission Statement
With God?s grace and the cooperation of people from all walks of life, Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity
partners with families in need to build and own simple, decent, affordable homes in safe communities.
Description
Since 1985, Habitat has build more than 140 homes in Pierce County, including homes built in Tacoma, Gig Harbor/Key
Peninsula Area, and Lakewood. We are the only organization in Pierce County providing homeownership opportunities to
households making 30% to 50% of the Area Median Income.
Habitat?s mission and goals are a direct reflection of the urgent need for decent and affordable housing in our
community, especially among very low-income families. Habitat is unique in that we provide a lasting and permanent solution to a
family?s housing crisis.
Habitat is a hand up, not a handout?in addition to making a 0.5% down payment and 0% interest mortgage payments,
homeowner families are required to commit 500 hours of ?sweat equity? building their own home and the homes of other Habitat
families.
Program Type
Housing Program
Do you Require Formal Orientation Training?
Yes
