Our Goal
Building deed-restricted, income-qualified homes for now and the future.
WHAT WE ARE DOING
Through social investors and community help, we are building permanently affordable homes for young, workforce families.
HOW TO HELP
By volunteering and donating materials and supplies, you will help reduce the cost
of these homes.
News
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Thank you Whidbey Community Foundation!
A home-raising is funded by social investors who lend money for the land purchase and house build, which is then paid back at the time the mortgage closes. We are very appreciative to the Whidbey Community Foundation for their $50,000 loan to Whidbey Home-Raising: $25,000 from their Affordable Housing Fund, and $25,000 from their Impact…
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Finish work begins!
Big thanks to the home-raising volunteers: Scott, Joe, Blake, Peter, Hart, Gabbi, Richard, George, and not in photo Christian, Dave, Karol and Steve!With a special shout out to Gabbi and Karol who make the treats and lunches that keep everyone energized and nourished! Once the drywall was completed, the interior walls were painted… and vinyl…
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Prepping the Trim
While the subcontractors have been busy at the house, Richard Epstein and his crew of finish carpenters have been prepping the trim. Big thanks to Russell, Scott, Hart, Richard, George and Blake (not in photo)! And to Gabbi for the treats and lunches! First, the utility grade fir was planed. Then sanded and edges curved…
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Drywall installed!
Another milestone and now the drywall is installed!
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Insulation installed!
We passed the plumbing and mechanical inspection on April 2, and the insulation subcontractor, A & E Insulation, was able to start right away! The basement concrete walls were spray foamed, and then batts added. Batts installed on the main floor and in the loft. Passed the insulation cover inspection on April 7, and ready…
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Power and water now connected!
The milestones are now being accomplished in rapid succession! Water was connected on March 23rd! Then we passed the LNI inspection and on March 27, Potelco hooked up the power!
Building a home together
Whidbey Home-Raising! 