Home Starts Here: Celebrating National Homeownership Month with Habitat MontDelco
- Habitat for Humanity
- Jun 4
- 3 min read

June is National Homeownership Month, a time to acknowledge the transformative power of a safe, affordable home. At Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties, we believe that a home is more than just shelter; it provides financial freedom, stability, and the opportunity for a brighter future.
Throughout the month, we reflect on the life-changing impact of homeownership and celebrate the individuals and families in our community who have achieved strength and self-reliance through safe, stable housing. For over 35 years, Habitat MontDelco has partnered with local families and individuals to make this vision a reality—because we believe that home starts here.
Why Our Work Matters: Responding to the Housing Affordability Gap

Across our region, the affordability crisis continues to widen, making it increasingly difficult for families and individuals to access the security of homeownership.
In April 2025, the median home price in Montgomery County rose to $461,000, a 2.5% increase from last year.* The average home value has also increased by 2.5% from last year to $482,754.**
The median home sale price in Delaware County reached $349,950 in April 2025, reflecting a significant 5.9% year-over-year jump.*** The average home value increased by 3.0% from last year to $359,788.****
While the real estate market continues to grow, many families and individuals find that wages are not keeping pace with rising housing costs. This creates a growing divide that leaves many without a clear path to stable housing.
Building Equity Through Homeownership
With rising costs and limited inventory, our mission has never been more urgent. At the heart of our mission is the belief that everyone deserves a decent place to live. Our Home Purchase Program is designed to make homeownership accessible for qualified families and individuals in Montgomery and Delaware Counties.
What makes our approach unique is our affordable mortgage model. Qualified homebuyers partner with Habitat MontDelco to purchase homes at the appraised value through a 0% interest mortgage. We ensure that no Habitat homeowner spends more than 30% of their income on total housing costs, including taxes and insurance, making homeownership possible and sustainable.
Since our founding, Habitat MontDelco has served over 350 families and provided 112 affordable mortgages to local households. Every home built is a testament to the power of partnership and the potential unlocked when a family is given the opportunity to succeed.
The Impact of Homeownership

The stories of our homeowners remind us why we do this work. Their reflections capture the deeper meaning behind every nail driven and every wall raised.
“It’s like financial freedom. It will be great for my family.” — The Shorts Family
“Home is a place where we can build memories and spend time with family and friends.” — The Kichukova Family
These voices reflect the heart of our mission: building more than homes, building brighter futures.
Your Support Helps Families Say “Home Starts Here”
We know that change starts with a single step, and generous donors like you make that step possible. This National Homeownership Month, we invite you to join the movement. Your generosity creates tangible, lasting change for families and individuals in our community.
Your donation today can help more families and individuals begin their journey toward strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.
The impact of your generosity:
$50 could help provide roof shingles to protect a family's home.
$75 could fund the purchase of drywall, essential for creating interior walls.
$100 could help fund the interior paint of a future Habitat home.
$250 could help fund a new window for a future Habitat home.
There are other ways to make a difference:

Volunteer your time to help build safe, stable homes alongside future homeowners.
Shop or donate to our ReStore to support sustainability and fund our mission.
Share our mission with your network to help raise awareness about the need for affordable housing.
Advocate for policies that expand housing access and protect our neighbors.
Together, we can build a future where everyone has a safe, decent place to call home that will be cherished for generations.
Because at Habitat MontDelco, home starts here—and it begins with you.
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