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Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley lays out growth plan, financing and new 21‑acre site
Summary
Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley told the Whitefish City Council it has built 73 homes locally, is averaging 5–8 builds per year, has four houses under construction and bought 21+ acres in Kalispell for a mixed‑income neighborhood; the nonprofit described its 2% Montana Board of Housing mortgages, 275‑hour sweat‑equity requirement and partnership with the Northwest Montana Community Land Trust.
Marybeth Moran, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley, told the Whitefish City Council on Dec. 1 that the nonprofit has built 73 homes in the Flathead since 1989 and is expanding its local pipeline. Moran said Habitat currently has four houses under construction, expects to break ground on six more in 2026 and aims to maintain an output of roughly five to eight homes per year.
Moran described the organization’s eligibility and selection process: applicants generally must fall between about 30% and 80% of area median income, provide two years of tax returns and demonstrate steady employment and a sufficient credit profile. "Everyone who builds a house with…
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