At Habitat Philadelphia, our vision is of a city where everyone has a decent place to live. While we build and repair homes in pursuit of that vision, we also advocate for policies and systems that eliminate barriers to warm, safe, and dry homes.
Everyone deserves to build the foundation for a stable, healthy future for themselves and their families — no matter who they are, where they live or how much money they earn.
As an organization, we have long advocated for our homeowners and for increased housing affordability in our city. Now, we are asking you to join us.
Habitat for Humanity advocates for new solutions and a deeper commitment to making affordable homeownership attainable for all — no matter what your skin color is, how much you earn, where you come from or where you live. View the three pillars that make this vision a reality below and learn more about our national initiatives here.
In 2019, Habitat set out to accelerate action on home affordability through the Cost of Home campaign, which ran until 2024. Through this campaign, local and state Habitat for Humanity organizations, partners, volunteers and community members across the United States worked together to provide citizens with access to affordable housing. Learn more here.
people gained access to stable affordable homes
influenced by local and state Habitat organizations
The supply of affordable homes is dwindling in PA, but Habitat affiliates across the state are producing and preserving affordable homes. View our platform below and learn more here.
Smarter zoning and land use policies can make housing more affordable in Pennsylvania by allowing higher-density development and more diverse housing types. Building near transit and optimizing land use reduces costs, expands housing options, and increases affordability for more residents.
Permanently funding the statewide repair program will improve the lives of homeowners across the Commonwealth – addressing inadequate living conditions and safety concerns, improving energy efficiency, reducing long-term housing costs, preventing displacement, boosting the local economy and overall creating healthier communities.
Supporting policies that help first-time homebuyers save for a down payment and closing costs through tax-advantaged savings accounts and credits will make it easier for working families to achieve the dream of homeownership.