The Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity and Northern Utah Habitat for Humanity are expanding their reach to serve new communities.

When the Habitat for Humanity chapter serving Weber and Davis counties closed approximately 18 months ago, it left a significant gap in affordable housing support for these areas. In response, the Salt Lake Valley Habitat and Northern Utah Habitat stepped in to divide the region, incorporating Weber and Davis counties into their respective programs.

Under this arrangement, the Northern Utah Habitat chapter will assist Weber County residents, while families in Davis County will be served by the Salt Lake Valley chapter.

“We are excited to serve a broader region and partner with more communities in the greater Salt Lake area. This expansion is a pivotal step toward providing more families with the stability that comes with homeownership,” said Salt Lake chapter CEO Carin Crowe. “We are grateful for the ongoing support from our community, partners, and donors who make this important work possible. With this growth, we will be able to reach even more low- to moderate-income households in need of safe, affordable housing solutions.”

Currently, the Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity provides assistance to families in Salt Lake, Tooele, and Davis counties, but this expansion has not slowed the organization’s momentum. Over the next year, it plans to begin construction in Magna, where it owns property for approximately 30 new homes. Additionally, the chapter aims to open more ReStores – Habitat’s nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers – and continue its Critical Home Repairs program, which helps both Habitat partners and other community residents make essential repairs to their homes.

Building homes remains at the heart of Habitat’s mission. To date, 115 homes have been completed in Salt Lake and Tooele counties, and the organization is on track to build between 10 and 20 homes annually in the coming years. This year alone, 16 homes have been built. Over the next five years, the goal is to maintain a consistent pace of constructing 10 homes annually, addressing the growing demand for affordable housing.

Families in Davis County will follow the same process as other Habitat participants. They will complete 225 hours of sweat equity – working on building their own homes – and participate in financial literacy classes. Once completed, they’ll receive a 30-year, 0% interest mortgage, allowing them to move into spacious homes designed with room for their children to grow and thrive.

The new homeowners gain more than just shelter. They find stability, build generational wealth, and become part of communities where their children can make friends and families can flourish.