Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity

Homeowner Information Session
2021-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
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 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.

Homeowner Orientation
2022-12-08 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 December 8 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 Workshop
2023-01-24 16:00 - 18:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity and Fairway Mortgage 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. Both days are required for certification.
In addition to completing the Washington State Housing Finance Commission’s First-time Homebuyer’s Class*, we will cover the importance of a monthly spending plan, how to get out of debt, and strategies to save for homeownership. Pre-registration is required and open the general public. Click here to register.
*required to access state down payment assistance programs

Homeowner Orientation
2023-02-09 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 February 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.

Changing Lives Luncheon
2023-03-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
As of 2/22/23, reservations for this event are closed. If you’d like to inquire about space available, please email us.

Our annual Changing Lives Luncheon is set for Tuesday, March 7th 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.
If you’d like to make a gift in lieu of attending the luncheon, please click here.

First Time Homebuyer Workshop
2023-04-12 17:00 - 19:30 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity and Fairway Mortgage 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 5:00-7:30 PM each day. Both days are required for certification.
In addition to completing the Washington State Housing Finance Commission’s First-time Homebuyer’s Class*, we will cover the importance of a monthly spending plan, how to get out of debt, and strategies to save for homeownership. Pre-registration is required and open the general public. Click here to register.
*required to access state down payment assistance programs

Homeowner Orientation
2023-05-11 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 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
2023-06-08 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 June 8 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.

Financial Literacy Workshop Series
2023-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Habitat Office, Tacoma, 4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Get your financial house in order with our financial literacy workshop series.
This free, 3-part workshop series will cover:

Financial Goal Setting | Saturday, June 17 from 10:00 AM to Noon
Creating a spending plan | Saturday, July 1 from 10:00 AM to Noon
Banking while Black | Saturday, July 15 from 10:00 AM to Noon

All sessions will be held at the Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity office, on S Tacoma Way.
Each session will feature a door prize drawing for Fred Meyer gift cards (2). Light refreshments will also be provided.
These interactive workshops will help shape your financial future, covering things like how our relationship with money shapes how we interact with it; ways to optimize your budget and modifying it based on the needs of the household; exploring the differences between being unbanked and underbanked; and learning what to look for when opening an account at either a bank or credit union.
This workshop series will be presented by Pathways to Homeownership Coordinator Samantha Bagley, a HUD-certified housing counselor.

To learn about our free housing counseling program, click here.

Juneteenth Celebration
2023-06-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Stewart Heights Park, 5715 Reginald Gutierrez Ln, Tacoma, WA, 98404, United States
Join Pathways to Homeownership Coordinator Samantha and our partners at Tacoma Urban League for the Juneteenth Celebration: A Road to Economic Freedom.
The Juneteenth festival will host over fifty vendors from trade associations, local businesses, non-profits, and finance with a goal to create an opportunity for economic growth and set a path for financial stability within the BIPOC community. The festival will also include a main stage filled with amazing performances and speakers, an interactive kid’s zone and stage, face painting and a playground. The Miss Juneteenth Pageant/Scholarship Program for young people in grades 9-12 will also be held during the festival.
We hope to see you at Stewart Heights Park!

Coffee Hour Drop In
2023-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Tacoma Urban League, 2550 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
Do you have questions about your credit report?
Wondering about how to qualify for homeownership, or what your options may be for avoiding default on your mortgage?
Drop in for coffee hour with one of our HUD-approved housing counselors and get the answers you’re looking for. They’ll even pull your credit report, at no cost and without impacting your score, and review it with you.
Coffee hour housing counseling drop ins are available the second Tuesday of the month at the Tacoma Urban League from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and at Tacoma Habitat’s office the first Tuesday of the month from 9:00 am to 11:00 AM.
The coffee and donuts are always on us!

Coffee Hour - Call in only
2023-08-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Call in: 253-627-5626 x120, Tacoma, WA, United States
UPDATE 7/31/23:
There will not be an in-person Coffee Hour on 8/1.
You can still, however, phone in to our housing counseling team between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM at (253) 627-5626 x120 and we’ll be glad to answer your questions. We’ll even send you a gift card for a coffee on us!
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Do you have questions about your credit report?
Wondering about how to qualify for homeownership, or what your options may be for avoiding default on your mortgage?
Call in to one of our HUD-approved housing counselors and get the answers you’re looking for. They’ll even pull your credit report, at no cost and without impacting your score, and review it with you.
Coffee hour housing counseling drop ins are available at the Tacoma Habitat office the first Tuesday of the month from 9:00 am to 11:00 AM, and the second Tuesday of the month at the Tacoma Urban League from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
The coffee and donuts are always on us!

Keys to Homeownership
2023-08-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Online, via Zoom, United States
Registration for this workshop series is closed. For questions about joining, please email us.

Discover the Keys to Homeownership with this free, 4-part workshop series by Tacoma Habitat!

Have you always dreamed of owning your home but don’t know where to start?
Is your credit stopping you from buying a home?
Are home prices discouraging you from getting started?

Put all that behind you as your learn how to begin your journey to homeownership in our 4-part series—whether you want to buy a Habitat home or one one the open market.

Join us Thursdays in August: 10, 17, 24 and 31! Sessions are from 3:00 – 5:00 PM via Zoom.

Participants that complete all four sessions are eligible for a drawing to win a $50 Fred Meyer gift card.
