Homeownership
Habitat for Humanity provides opportunities for people to purchase affordable homes across the Portland region. Our model allows Habitat homeowners to build equity in their homes, while ensuring that the home is affordable to the next buyer. Habitat homebuyers help build their own homes and purchase them with affordable mortgages.
Homeownership Education
Homeownership classes have returned! We now offer both in-person and virtual classes on financial wellness, home maintenance, employment skills, and more.
Home Repair
Habitat partners with homeowners in the Portland region who need help addressing critical home repairs and safety issues. The goal of the Home Repair program is to support homeowners with low incomes and help prevent displacement.

Recent Stories
- From contractions to construction: Mohammad and Fatuma’s Habitat journeyWritten by Karen Werstein Some dreams begin in the most unexpected places. For Mohammad and Fatuma, their journey to homeownership started… Read more: From contractions to construction: Mohammad and Fatuma’s Habitat journey
- A New Deck, a Renewed Peace of Mind: Dick’s Story When Dick first bought his Hillsboro home in 1996, the neighborhood was underwater—literally. “I couldn’t even get into the cul de… Read more: A New Deck, a Renewed Peace of Mind: Dick’s Story
- Homeownership for one changes the lives of many Growing up with seven siblings, Lorrie and her family moved a lot. More than anyone should have to. “We moved, I’d… Read more: Homeownership for one changes the lives of many