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01/14/2022

Master Builders Pierce Co House

The Master Builders Association of Pierce County have sponsored a home in our new development in the Fern Hill district of Tacoma. Meet the homeowners, Kevin and Chansorya and learn a bit of their story.

01/05/2022

Cost of Home Conversation

Join Tacoma Habitat and host Jason Gauthier for a Cost of Home Conversation with Pierce County Council Members Ryan Mello and Hans Zeiger, recorded on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

12/29/2021

2021 Advocacy Review

A look back on what was accomplished in the advocacy arena in 2021, starting with the virtual legislative session, looking at Home in Tacoma, and how the American Rescue Plan Act funding impacted our communities.

12/20/2021

2022 Legislative Priorities

The Washington legislature begins their 2022 short session on January 10th. Coming off three very successful years in Olympia, Tacoma Habitat looks forward to our work in 2022 to advance a bold agenda in support…

12/20/2021

Inslee’s Housing Investment

Last week, from a Habitat for Humanity build site in King County, Governor Inslee announced his budget’s proposed $800 million budget investments in housing and homelessness.

11/30/2021

Pierce County Budget

The Pierce County Council wrapped up its 2022-23 budget last week. As part of it’s $200 million investment in housing and homelessness services the County allocated $65 million of its American Rescue Plan Act funding…

11/16/2021

Chellis’ Boots

Upon Chellis' passing, her husband Chuck donated her stockpile of work boots to Tacoma Habitat, with hope that they would warm the feet of Habitat volunteers and homeowners who come to site underprepared.

11/12/2021

Cost to Build Comparisons

A quick comparison on our cost to build against 2020 reveals both expected and yes, startling, news. Looking at just four material elements of the home building process shows costs increased between 53-93%.

11/03/2021

House that Beer Built 2

Raise your glass and grab a hammer... Olympic Eagle Distributing and Constellation Brands are partnering to build another Habitat for Humanity home in Pierce County.