100 Families and 3 Years
We are embarking on our largest effort to date to respond to the critical housing need in our community. Through the Imagine Campaign, over the next three years, we will partner with for-profit developers to create 100 new affordable housing opportunities in the City of Grand Rapids.
if every person was stably housed
Community Challenges
A Housing Shortage
We are facing a serious housing problem here in Kent County.
The significant housing shortage in our community, coupled with rapidly increasing housing prices is creating an affordability issue for many households with low incomes and first-time homebuyers.
Housing Stock
Housing demand is up 59% in the City of Grand Rapids and 54% in Kent County since 2020
Equitable Housing
Kent County is the 5th worst county in the nation for equitable homeownership.
Information from Housing Kent
Meeting the Need
Increasing the Affordable Housing Stock
100 Families Housed and Neighborhood Stability
New & light rehabs throughout Grand Rapids
Over three years, Habitat Kent will provide 100 affordable housing opportunities through new builds and light rehabs in Kent County, with a focus on the City of Grand Rapids.
Affordability
Long-term affordability
Through a new, innovative approach to long-term affordability, Habitat Kent homes will remain affordable for families with low-to-moderate incomes for over 90 years!
Roosevelt Park Development
High-density homes in Roosevelt Park - Pleasant Hills
We’ll partner with for-profit developers to build a 54-housing development, best using the our available space to maximize the number of homeownership opportunities in the Roosevelt Park neighborhood.
Leadership Development
Resident leadership program - Building Leaders, Building Communities
We’ll conduct a city-wide resident leadership program in collaboration with other nonprofits and community organizations that helps more than 150 residents build positive relationships and lead change in their communities.
Community Resources
Nonprofit Partner
We’ll work with a local nonprofit to use the office that Habitat Kent currently occupies, making sure a valuable resource is available to the surrounding neighborhood.
Contact Us
For more information or if you have questions, please contact us!
