Reflective Report on the Impact of Homeownership

Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally through constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.

Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity has built 280 homes across 11 towns since 2011. This includes new construction, 13 properties that have been resold to new families (recycles), and rehabilitations. Most properties (206) have been in the City of Hartford. This report summarizes data from the 2008 and 2018 Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity homeowner surveys. When available, comparisons are made over time and public data is used to add historical and community context.