Who We Are
Founded in 1986 as an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties has served more than 2,000 families in King County through affordable home construction and preservation, beginning with our very first home in Carnation.
Since then, Habitat SKKC has brought together thousands of community members each year to become part of the solution to our affordable housing need. Habitat SKC is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, renovating and preserving homes, advocating for fair and just housing policies, and providing training and access to resources to help individuals and families improve their shelter conditions.
Mission & Values
From humble roots in 1970s rural Georgia, to meeting housing needs in now over 70 countries, the Habitat story has touched many lives.
Meet Our Team
Executive Board, Staff, and AmeriCorps
Success Stories
Every family has a story to tell, and for our homeowners, receiving keys to their first home signifies the beginning of an all-new journey to stability, community, and a brighter future.
- Safe and Secure, at Long Last: Deana Z.’s Repair Story
Deana has lived through many challenges, but one of the most stressful was watching her home slowly deteriorate while she struggled to find help. An active leak in her roof allowed water to pour into her living room, and despite applying through a city program for low-income homeowners, months passed without a solution. Eventually, she learned that no contractor had… Read more: Safe and Secure, at Long Last: Deana Z.’s Repair Story - Forever, Home: Jackie B.
Every home has a story, and as Habitat SKKC celebrates our 40th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to share the stories that have shaped the past four decades. Throughout the year, we’ll be highlighting legacy family stories from across our history — stories of partnership, resilience, and hope that remind us why this work matters. Jackie… Read more: Forever, Home: Jackie B. - Repair Client Spotlight: Dan A
Dan, a 78-year-old army veteran who has lived in his Kittitas home for nearly 30 years, has survived the Vietnam War, personal tragedies, and even a tornado touchdown. Despite the adversity he has faced, he hasn’t lost his positive outlook on life. When his home needed repairs, the Habitat SKKC Repair Team was happy to help serve a veteran who dedicated his life in service to his country. Dan grew up in North… Read more: Repair Client Spotlight: Dan A