The Start of Our 500th Home

This April, we raised the wall on our 500th home for future homeowners Frank and Anyelis. They believe that having an Austin Habitat home is a unique opportunity. After so many years of relocating, they are so grateful to finally have a permanent place to call home, grow their family, and have all of the benefits that come with homeownership.

The dramatic growth of Austin has exacerbated the affordable housing crisis. More than 60% of people in Travis County are paying more than 30% of their income on housing. Local salaries aren’t keeping pace with increased home prices.

Austin Habitat for Humanity knows that home is the key to empowering families to overcome financial instability, stress, and impossible choices between essential needs. This is why this milestone of building 500 homes is so special to us. Through homeownership, we help strengthen families by empowering them to improve their physical health, mental health, and educational outcomes.