Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity

Homeowner Information Session
2020-07-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2020-11-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-05-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, via Zoom, United States
As a social distancing measure, this workshop will be held online via Zoom.
Attendance at a Homeowner Information Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
Pre-registration is required and Zoom link will be provided upon RSVP. To register for this session, please email us or call 253-627-5626 x120.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household, and a minimum income of $35,000. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Beyond the Backyard
2020-09-26 10:00 - 2020-09-28 22:00 | Pierce County, WA, Tacoma, United States
Beyond the Backyard, a new Habitat Challenge, is part scavenger hunt and part double-dog-dare.
In this COVID-safe, family-friendly adventure race, teams race to complete 24 wild challenges in the categories of PHYSICAL, FIND, SKILL and FUN. Visit our FAQs for all the details on how the race works.
Suited for all ages and stages, this quest is made for athletes and fun-seekers of all ability levels.
Race entry is $25/person and teams then raise or self-pledge $300 to benefit Tacoma Habitat’s affordable homeownership and foreclosure prevention programs. (Entry fees count toward the team goal, so if you have 4 people register, you’re 1/3 there.)
Beyond the Backyard is a unique fundraiser for these times, as the competition is run in your community. There’s no gathering. It’s just you, your team, and the space around you. You can contain it to your immediate family and your own block, or expand out to include some close friends and your city. It’s all up to you and your comfort level.
Learn more.

Gig Harbor: Homeowner Info Session
2020-09-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
As a social distancing measure, this workshop will be held online via Zoom.
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity will soon begin construction on three homes in Gig Harbor, near St. Anthony’s Hospital. If you are eligible and interested in the Gig Harbor properties in particular, please RSVP for this special Gig Harbor Homeowner Information Session.
The workshop is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
The Zoom link will be provided upon RSVP. To register, please email us or call 253-627-5626 x120.

Changing Lives Luncheon
2021-03-02 12:00 - 12:40 | via livestream, Tacoma, United States
Public health concerns may stop us from breaking bread together at Hotel Murano, but we know the hearts of Habitat friends will still rally to celebrate with us on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 for our annual Changing Lives Luncheon.
We are working on building a fantastic, virtual program for you to stream from your conference room, home office, and/or your car – wherever your spend your lunch hour. We will share inspiring stories from Habitat homeowners, and hear from CEO Maureen Fife about what’s on the horizon with regards to the housing crisis and what Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity plans to do in response – just like we always do.
Please save Tuesday, March 2 and register to join us for a wonderful lunch-in starting at noon. If ever our neighbors needed your help getting and keeping a safe and stable home, that time is now.
While there is no cover charge for the Changing Lives Luncheon, guests will be asked to make a gift from the heart in support of our mission.

Mortgage Workshop for Homeowners
2021-03-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity for a FREE workshop about mortgages and the options you have when facing financial challenges.
Topics include:

What is forbearance?
What happens after forbearance? Are there options?
How to develop a plan of action.

This is a no-cost virtual workshop, held over Zoom. All are welcome!
To register and get the Zoom link, please email us.

Mortgage-Ready Budget Workshop
2021-05-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Are you ready to purchase a home? Join our housing counseling team for a free, virtual workshop on budgeting for those looking to move from renting to homeownership.
Topics include:

What is a budget?
Differences between budgets for renting and owning a home
Housing and debt to income ratios
Savings

This workshop is Thursday, May 20 at 5:00 PM, PST and is open to the public. To sign up and get the Zoom link, please email us or call 253-693-8297.

Beyond the Backyard, 2021
2021-05-22 10:00 - 13:00
Beyond the Backyard is an adventure race: part scavenger hunt and part double-dog-dare. This family-friendly event is designed for fun-seekers of all ages and competitors of all abilities. It is perfect for families and/or groups of friends, and offers team-building opportunities for colleagues, sports teams, and youth groups.
On Saturday, May 22nd teams will race to complete a series of challenges in the categories of Physical; Find; Skill; and Fun across a three-hour period. There are prizes for the team to finish first, the team that captures the best photo and the individual that raises the most money. Visit our FAQs for more details on how the race works.
Race entry is $25/person and teams then raise or self-pledge $300 to benefit Tacoma Habitat’s affordable homeownership and foreclosure prevention programs. (Entry fees count toward the team goal, so if you have 4 people register, you’re 1/3 there.) Proceeds benefit Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s affordable homeownership and foreclosure prevention programs, making it possible for families to be safely housed during these challenging times.
Learn more.

Homeowner Information Session
2021-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
As a social distancing measure, this workshop will be held online via Zoom.
Attendance at a Homeowner Information Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
Pre-registration is required and Zoom link will be provided upon RSVP.
To register for this session, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household, and a minimum income of $35,000. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Habitat Challenge, 2021
2021-08-27 10:00 - 17:30 | Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Some take the Habitat Challenge to conquer fears; others to mark a milestone; some do it just for the bragging rights. Whatever the reason, when you take the Challenge, you’ll be 245′ above Tacoma with just one way down.
A $50 registration fee holds your place on the ropes but in order to reach the roof, each participant must raise a minimum of $1,000 to benefit Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. We make it easy with online tools to help you promote your rappel, collect donations and track your progress.
By going over the edge, you help keep entry-level homeownership accessible for our neighbors and open the door to a family’s first home.

Homeowner Information Session
2021-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Registration for this session is now closed, having reached capacity.
Please consider our October session.

Attendance at a Homeowner Information Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Homeowner Information Session
2021-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Information Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the October 14th session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Pathways to Homeownership
2021-11-01 16:00 - 18:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma Habitat for a free, 5-part workshop series centered around readiness for buying a home. The class will be held over Zoom from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM daily, starting Monday 11/1 and continuing through Friday 11/5. Attendance at all 5 sessions is mandatory.
The series will cover the importance of a monthly spending plan, how to get out of debt, strategies to save for homeownership, and the Washington State First-Time Home Buyer’s Class which is required in order to access State-funded down payment assistance programs.
The Pathways to Homeownership series is open the public, whether you plan to buy through Habitat for Humanity or on the open market.
Pre-registration is required. Zoom link will be provided with workshop confirmation.

Homeowner Information Session
2021-11-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Information Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the November 11 session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Homeowner Orientation Session
2022-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the January 13th session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

First Time Homebuyer Class
2022-02-23 16:00 - 18:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity for the Washington State Housing Finance Commission class for first time homebuyers*.
This class is key to preparing for homeownership—whether with Habitat for Humanity or on the open market. Taught by Jay Staples of Fairway Mortgage and Deena Giesen of Tacoma Habitat, the two-day class will be held via Zoom from 4:00-6:30 PM each day.
Pre-registration is required and the workshop is open the general public.

*required to access state down payment assistance programs

Changing Lives Luncheon, 2022
2022-03-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Join us for lunch on Tuesday, March 1!
Our annual Changing Lives Luncheon is set for Tuesday, March 1st at noon at Tacoma’s Hotel Murano.
In just under an hour, we will share inspiring stories from Habitat homeowners, and hear from CEO Maureen Fife about what’s on the horizon for Tacoma Habitat. This year’s event will be a limited-capacity, in-person event requiring proof of vaccination for admission.
While there is no cover charge for the Changing Lives Luncheon, guests will be asked to make a gift from the heart in support of our mission.

Homeowner Orientation Session
2022-03-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the March 10th session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Homeowner Orientation Session
2022-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the April 14th session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Homeowner Orientation
2022-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the May 12th session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Beyond the Backyard, 2022
2022-05-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Tacoma, United States
Beyond the Backyard is an adventure race: part scavenger hunt and part double-dog-dare. This family-friendly fundraising event is designed for fun-seekers of all ages and competitors of all abilities. It is perfect for families and/or groups of friends, and offers team-building opportunities for colleagues, sports teams, and youth groups.
On Saturday, May 21st teams will race to complete a series of challenges between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. There are prizes for the team to finish first, the team that captures the best photo and the individual that raises the most money. Visit our FAQs for more details on how the race works.
Race entry is $25/person and teams then raise or self-pledge a total of $300. (Entry fees count toward the team goal, so if you have 4 people register, you’re 1/3 there.) Proceeds benefit Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s affordable homeownership and foreclosure prevention programs.
Click here to learn more and/or to register.

Homeowner Orientation
2022-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the June 9 session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Pathways to Homeownership
2022-07-20 16:00 - 18:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma Habitat and Jay Staples of Fairway Mortgage and Washington State Housing Finance Commission for a free, 2-part workshop series centered around readiness for buying a home. The class will be held over Zoom from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM daily, starting Wednesday, July 20 and continuing Thursday, July 21. Attendance at both sessions is mandatory.
The series will cover the importance of a monthly spending plan, how to get out of debt, strategies to save for homeownership, and the Washington State First-Time Home Buyer’s Class which is required in order to access State-funded down payment assistance programs.
The Pathways to Homeownership series is open the public, whether you plan to buy through Habitat for Humanity or on the open market.
Pre-registration is required. Zoom link will be provided with workshop confirmation.

Renters' Workshop
2022-07-28 15:00 - 17:00 | 8827 Commercial Ave SW Lakewood, WA 98498, 8827 Commercial Ave SW, Lakewood, WA, 98498, United States
7/25 update:
This workshop has reached capacity and registration is now closed.
Thank you for your interest. If you are specifically looking for information on our homeownership program, please consider attending a Homeowner Orientation, which are held via Zoom.

Are you…

Renting in the Lakewood area?
Concerned about rising cost?
Struggling due to COVID?
Dreaming of homeownership?

Let us help!
Join Tacoma Habitat for this in-person workshop to explore resources to help and/or that offer financial assistance, better understand your tenant rights, and learn what it takes to be homeowner-ready. (You might be closer than you think!)
Pre-registration is required.

Homeowner Orientation
2022-08-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
The August Homeowner Orientation has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 25.

Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the August 25th session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Homeowner Orientation
2022-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the September 8th session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Habitat Challenge, 2022
2022-09-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States

Homeowner Orientation
2022-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the October 13 session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.

Homeowner Orientation
2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Attendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is the first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
To register for the November 10 session and get the Zoom link, please click here.
Our homebuyer program is designed for households with with a maximum gross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the number of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligibility can be found here.
