Homeownership
Homeownership opportunities are out of reach for the majority of hard-working income earners in Washington County.

Habitat For Humanity In Search Of Their Next Homeowner

“Homeownership opportunities are out of reach for the majority of hard-working income earners in Washington County. Soaring home, construction, and land costs have created a lack of access to housing, and middle to low-income earners are left wondering how they will live and work in Southern Utah. This is a critical time in our community, and Habitat has consistently demonstrated that building affordably is possible—when we build as a community”, Habitats executive director Kayo Skandunas said.

The homeownership application window is from August 1st- August 31st, 2022, and building begins once a future homeowner is selected. The organization creates homeownership opportunities for community members who demonstrate a need, an ability to repay a zero-percent interest mortgage, and are willing to partner with the organization, its community partners, and the force of volunteers that come together to make the home build possible.

“Our community members deserve access to safe, decent, affordable housing. We are excited to enter into our 25th year of creating affordable homeownership opportunities and are thrilled to be building in Hurricane.” Skandunas said.

You can download the application and instructions at www.habitatswu.org/homeownership

Applications are due by August 31st.

About Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah

Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization. We have a shared vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live; through shelter, we change lives. No matter who we are or where we come from, we all deserve to have a decent life, and every single one of us deserves the opportunity for a better future. Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity housing organization.

We need volunteers, companies looking to engage their teams on a sponsored build-day, meals for volunteers, and financial contributions. Please visit our website to engage. www.habitatswu.org

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James McFadden
James McFadden is Editor Emeritus of The Independent, where he served as Editor and Online Content Director from 2020 to 2025. With over 35 years of experience in marketing, media, and publishing—including almost a decade in radio broadcasting—James has led or launched publications such as Life at Stone Cliff and The Senior Saver. Originally from Poway, California, he has called southern Utah home since 2007. James now serves as Core Team Lead of Axion DAO, a legally recognized decentralized finance project working to redefine blockchain ownership, education, and innovation through community-led governance.

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