Our Builds

Affordable housing is no longer just a low-income issue. Homeownership in our communities is increasingly out of reach for all but the top income earners or those with generational wealth. For many Canadians, the cost of living has become unsustainable, with the average home price in the GTA reaching $1.1 million. Canada needs to build an additional 3.5 million homes by the end of the decade, and Habitat HMD is committed to being a vital part of that solution. We are dedicated to creating more homes and advocating for improved affordability for families like yours.

To meet this challenge, we are focused on scaling up our housing output through three main strategies:

Developer Builds

We proudly partner with community-focused real estate developers, leveraging private sector strengths and expertise to deliver affordable units at lower costs for Habitat families.

Developer Opportunities

Youth Builds

Recognizing the shortage of skilled trades as a factor in the housing crisis, we run a unique program where high school students build Tiny Homes as part of their construction classes. These homes are then delivered to Indigenous communities for use as emergency shelters or second-stage housing for individuals recovering from mental health and substance use disorders.

Youth Builds

Habitat Builds

Evolving from our grassroots origins, we have grown into a large nonprofit managed by a dedicated staff team. While volunteers remain essential to our mission, the traditional model of volunteers building single-family homes is no longer viable in today’s market. We are now sourcing land for new multi-unit developments, utilizing modular construction and innovative building practices to address the housing crisis.

Habitat Builds