Through Shelter, We Empower.
Habitat for Humanity is a faith-based, private nonprofit organization that is one of the leading affordable housing builders and developers in Lee and Hendry counties. Habitat for Humanity partners with families to realize their housing and financial goals through HUD-approved housing counseling services. We offer pathways to affordable homeownership, serve as a mortgage lender and restore homes to safe and whole conditions through repair services.
Since 1982, Habitat has built more than 1,800 homes, repaired over 350 homes and counseled more than 2,300 families to achieve their housing and financial goals.
Everyone who engages with Habitat’s mission is working to address the critical need for affordable housing in Lee and Hendry counties.
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Our Mission
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Our Vision
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Our History
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties was granted a charter in October, 1982, one of the first affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International.
1800
FAMILIES PURCHASED AFFORDABLE HOMES
350
HOMES REPAIRED TO SAFE AND WHOLE CONDITIONS
2,300
FAMILIES BENEFITED FROM HUD-APPROVED HOUSING COUNSELING
1,250
INTERNATIONAL FAMILIES SERVED THROUGH ANNUAL TITHE
Why Affordable Housing?
The Need for Habitat
The local housing statistics speak for themselves:
In Lee County, more than 49,000 households spend more than 30% of their income on housing. (UF Shimberg Center, 2022)
Since 2001, rents in Lee County have risen by 21%, while the income for renters has risen by just 2%. (Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, 2024)
The Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area is more expensive than 84% of the state of Florida. Since 2019, rent in Lee County has increased 61%. (Rent Data, 2024)
In Lee County, a worker has to make $58,040 to afford the fair market rent for a two-bedroom rental, though the estimated median renter wage is $50,621. (National Low Income Housing Coalition, 2024)
Financial Information & Strategic Plan
Funding Partners
Thank you to our Funding Partners:
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OPPORTUNITIES
We are always looking for passionate and driven individuals to join our team to help build a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Together, we empower.
