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Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley outlines pipeline, financing and new Birchwood land
Summary
Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley told the Whitefish City Council it expects to build 5–8 homes annually, is pre‑framing walls indoors to increase winter productivity, and has purchased 21+ acres in Kalispell for a mixed‑income Birchwood neighborhood with a 2027–28 build timeline.
Marybeth Moran, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley, told the Whitefish City Council on Dec. 1 that the organization has built 73 homes in the Flathead since 1989 and currently has four houses under construction and plans for additional builds in 2026.
Moran said Habitat operates a ReStore in South Kalispell that diverts roughly 4,000 truckloads per year from landfills and provides low‑cost household goods to residents. She described applicant eligibility as targeting households between 30% and 80% of area median income, requiring two years of tax returns, proof of steady employment, credit screening and a sweat‑equity commitment of 275 hours before…
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