In 2020, Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County expanded our mission beyond the boundaries of the five boroughs to provide a hand-up to families across Westchester County. We are humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to serve this thriving, diverse and unique county and are so grateful for the support of all who join us on this journey.
New York City and Westchester are intrinsically linked – by communities, by commuter rail lines, and unfortunately, by a worsening housing crisis that pushes families farther and farther afield to find an affordable place to live.
In early 2021, we undertook a virtual Listening Tour to gather input from housing professionals and families across Westchester, as well as learn about existing housing challenges, and ultimately how we can best position ourselves to help low- to moderate-income residents achieve the strength and stability that a safe, affordable home offers them. Our success will be rooted in the hearts and minds of New Yorkers of all backgrounds and experiences coming together to build and preserve homes for hard-working families.
We are thrilled to work to re-establish Habitat’s foundation in Westchester County.
To inquire about our work in Westchester County, please email info@habitatnycwc.org or call 914.240.7003
The Plus One ADU program provides up to $125,000 in soft and hard costs per home to create or legalize accessory apartments on the properties of low- to moderate-income residents of Bedford, Cortlandt, Croton-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, and Yorktown.
Do you know a senior in need of assistance? Our new program supports low-income seniors in Westchester County with safe, energy-efficient environments that reduce their out-of-pocket costs and help them live with independence and dignity.
We’re excited to announce the opening of our flagship ReStore in Yonkers! Habitat for Humanity ReStores accept donations of gently used furniture, appliances, home décor and more and sell them to the public at up to 80% off retail value. Every dollar raised directly supports our mission to build and preserve housing. Have household items you’d like to donate? Schedule a donation pick-up and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for news about our grand opening!
140,000+
families are housing cost burdened
2,500+
families live in substandard housing
4,500+
families are severely overcrowded
82,451
affordable housing units are needed
$19,345
annual tax bill of median valued home
$235,000
annual income needed to afford a median priced home
0
number of Westchester municipalities where the hourly wage worker can afford a two-bedroom apartment
All statistics from the Westchester Housing Needs Assessment
Habitat NYC and Westchester has partnered with thousands of our neighbors in the five boroughs of New York City, bringing together volunteers to build homes and revitalize community spaces through our traditional model. But we also develop creative, innovative solutions in response to our City’s housing crisis – solutions like our Housing Preservation Program, our federally-certified CDFI, the Habitat NYC Community Fund and the Interboro CLT, the first city-wide CLT. We will bring this creativity, passion and adaptability to our work in Westchester.
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Your gift to Habitat NYC and Westchester will allow us to grow and support the expansion of our mission into Westchester County. A recurring gift will allow us to begin building in the county as soon as possible.
Donating your car, truck, boat or even your airplane to Habitat NYC and Westchester is a great way to support our work. It’s fast and easy to do, and you may qualify for a tax deduction.
Drop us a line! Say hello, submit press inquiries, ask questions about our listening tour or let us know anything else on your mind. Email us at info@habitatnycwc.org and we will get back to you.