Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami

What Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami does

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affordable housing developer founded in 1989 and headquartered at 3800 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, Florida. It operates as an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, serving low-income families in Miami-Dade County through a homeownership program that offers 0% interest mortgages with no down payment and no mortgage insurance, with monthly payments capped at 30% of household income. Since inception the organization has completed more than 1,193 homes, partnered with over 1,300 families, and built 524 homes on infill lots, with current annual production in the 15-35 home range supported by approximately 1,715 volunteer hours per year and engagement from 38+ corporate partners and 5 faith partners. Its flagship initiative is Habitat Acres, a 150-townhome multi-family community in South Miami-Dade (Leisure City), with the first 8 homes dedicated in March 2026 and construction that began in 2025.

The business model is a hybrid of philanthropic fundraising and programmatic revenue. Income is generated through home sponsorships ($100,000 per full home, $50,000 co-sponsorship, $10,000-$24,999 Master Carpenter tier), corporate team builds priced at $5,000 per day for 10-15 participants, individual donations (one-time, recurring, planned giving, stock, IRA QCD, cryptocurrency, vehicle donation via Cars for Homes), mortgage payments from closed homeowners averaging approximately $1,500 per month, and signature annual events including the Hard Hats & High Heels cocktail reception (which surpassed a $225,000 goal in 2026) and the Golf Challenge. Marketing and donor engagement are executed through the miamihabitat.org website, five active social media channels, monthly Constant Contact newsletters, peer-to-peer fundraising via Donorbox, and affinity networks including Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) and Women Building Up Women. Distribution is direct-to-consumer for prospective homeowners (via downloadable application, information sessions, and the $30 application fee) and direct-sales to corporate partners via in-house development officers. The technology stack is standard nonprofit operational tooling (Donorbox, Blackbaud, Constant Contact, FreeWill, CryptoForCharity, Eventbrite, Pixieset, UserWay) with no proprietary platform or AI/ML components.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami

Website

http://www.miamihabitat.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Development

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)

Keywords

• Affordable housing development
• Nonprofit homeownership programs
• Zero-interest mortgages
• Corporate volunteer builds
• Charitable home construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Contributions: The primary revenue stream consists of donations from individuals, including one-time and recurring gifts, stock donations, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), cryptocurrency donations via CryptoForCharity, and bequests through wills. Donors can give through the website, mail, or third-party platforms such as FreeWill and Donorbox.
2. Home Sales and Mortgage Payments: Revenue from selling homes to qualifying families at below-market prices with 0% interest mortgages. Families pay closing costs ($4,000) and monthly mortgage payments (average approximately $1,500 including principal, taxes, and insurance). Payments are structured so they never exceed 30% of household income.
3. Home Sponsorship and Co-Sponsorship: Corporate and organizational sponsors contribute approximately 50% of the total construction cost of a home. Home Sponsors donate $100,000 for exclusive sponsorship; Co-Sponsors donate $50,000 to share a home sponsorship; Master Carpenters contribute $10,000–$24,999. This is a significant annual revenue stream with 30–35 homes sponsored per year.
4. Corporate Team Builds: Corporate groups pay $5,000 for a one-day team build event (Tuesdays through Saturday) for 10–15 participants. The fee covers orientation, lunch, commemorative T-shirt, certificate of appreciation, and a financial contribution toward construction costs. Team Build dates are available for Habitat Acres Fall Build 2026.
5. Annual Events (Golf Challenge, Hard Hats & High Heels): Annual fundraising events including the Golf Challenge (Topgolf tournament in November) and Hard Hats & High Heels cocktail reception and silent auction (June). The 2026 Hard Hats & High Heels surpassed a goal of $225,000. Event sponsorships and attendee donations are a material revenue source.
6. Vehicle Donation Program (Cars for Homes): The Cars for Homes program accepts vehicle donations (cars, trucks, RVs, boats, motorcycles) whether running or not, with free towing. Net proceeds from vehicle sales support local construction. The program was named one of the best vehicle donation programs by Forbes Advisor for 3 consecutive years.
7. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Planned giving vehicles including bequests in wills, IRA distributions for donors aged 70.5+, and appreciated stock donations. Partnerships with FreeWill enable donors to create legal wills and designate Miami Habitat as a beneficiary. These deferred gifts represent a long-term revenue strategy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami builds and sells affordable homes in Miami-Dade County to qualifying low-income families through 0% interest mortgages with no down payment, no mortgage insurance, and monthly payments capped at 30% of household income. Families contribute 200–250 hours of sweat equity and complete homeownership education, while the organization funds construction through corporate home sponsorships, individual donations, planned giving, vehicle donations, and signature fundraising events. The flagship current development is Habitat Acres, a 150-townhome multi-family community in South Miami-Dade whose construction began in 2025 and whose first building was dedicated in March 2026.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami operates as a nonprofit affordable housing organization offering a unified homeownership program built around 0% interest mortgages with no down payment. The core offering is the Homeownership Program, supplemented by home sponsorship opportunities for corporations and individuals, and corporate team building events. Key products include Habitat Acres, a 150-townhome community development representing their first multi-family project, alongside sub-brands like Women Building Up Women (women's philanthropy), Habitat Young Professionals (young professionals network), Golf Challenge (annual fundraiser), Hard Hats & High Heels (cocktail event for single mothers), and Blitz Build (accelerated construction). Additional services include A Brush With Kindness (exterior preservation), Planned Giving (legacy donations), Cars for Homes (vehicle donations), and Peer-to-Peer Fundraising platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homeownership Program The Homeownership Program sells below-market homes in Miami-Dade County to qualifying low-income first-time homebuyers through 0% interest mortgages with no down payment, no mortgage insurance, $4,000 closing costs (payable in installments), and monthly payments averaging approximately $1,500 capped at 30% of household income. Families contribute 200–250 hours of sweat equity and complete homeownership education and financial counseling as part of the application-to-closing workflow.
• Habitat Acres Habitat Acres is a 150-townhome affordable housing community in South Miami-Dade (SW 150th Ave and SW 280th St., Leisure City) with 3- and 4-bedroom floor plans. Construction began in 2025 and the first building of eight townhomes was dedicated in March 2026; 21 three-bedroom and 2 four-bedroom units were available as of the most recent application period. Homes are sold to qualifying families through the Homeownership Program with the same 0% interest, no-down-payment terms.
• A Brush With Kindness (ABWK) A Brush With Kindness is an exterior home preservation program that provides painting and landscaping services to eligible low-income homeowners in Miami-Dade County who meet income requirements. The program preserves existing affordable housing stock and is supported by volunteer labor.
• Home Sponsorship Program The Home Sponsorship Program enables corporations and organizations to fund affordable home construction through tiered sponsorship: Home Sponsors contribute $100,000 for exclusive sponsorship of a single home (~50% of construction cost), Co-Sponsors contribute $50,000 to share sponsorship, and Master Carpenters contribute $10,000–$24,999. Benefits include house sponsor signage, website and press release promotion, dedication program recognition, lunches and T-shirts for volunteers, logo use, annual report recognition, and eligibility for the Florida Community Contribution Tax Credit Program. Approximately 30–35 homes are sponsored per year.
• Corporate Team Builds Corporate Team Builds are one-day volunteer construction events on Habitat build sites (Tuesday through Saturday) for groups of 10–15 participants, priced at $5,000 per day. Each event includes orientation, lunch, commemorative Miami Habitat T-shirt, certificate of appreciation, and a financial contribution toward construction costs. Participants receive a 12-month featured profile on the website, a 2-year archival listing, social media cross-promotion, and listing in the annual report.
• Cars for Homes Cars for Homes is a vehicle donation program that accepts cars, trucks, RVs, vans, SUVs, boats, and motorcycles whether running or not, with free towing via a donation wizard or hotline (1-877-277-4344). Net proceeds from vehicle sales support local Habitat construction. The program was named one of the best vehicle donation programs by Forbes Advisor for 3 consecutive years.
• Planned Giving Planned Giving offers legacy donation options including bequests through wills (via FreeWill), Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs for donors aged 70.5+, and appreciated stock donations for long-term affordable housing impact. Donations to the 501(c)(3) are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
• Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Peer-to-Peer Fundraising enables donors to create personal or corporate fundraising pages through the Donorbox platform to support Miami Habitat for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or corporate campaigns, with public or private page options and funds directed through the organization's donation platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 0% interest mortgage with no down payment and no mortgage insurance. Average monthly payment approximately $1,500 including principal, taxes, and insurance.
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

53 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baptist Health South FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Baptist Health South Florida is a flagship strategic partner that has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami for 100 homes as of June 2026. Baptist Health sponsors homes through its corporate philanthropy program, with employees participating in team build days. Baptist Health's support is highlighted as a model of healthcare system's community investment in affordable housing.
• Publix CharitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Publix Charities provided a $300,000 sponsorship for Shanteria and Rhonda's home at Habitat Acres, marking its 30th Habitat home with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami (March 2026). This milestone reflects a long-standing commitment to supporting families and strengthening communities across South Florida. Publix Super Markets Charities is a founding sponsor of the Habitat Acres project.
• Northern TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Northern Trust completed its first individually sponsored home with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami in 2025, partnering with homeowner families George and Zuleida. The partnership combined Florida tax credits, corporate commitment, and 90 employee volunteers over 18 months. Northern Trust employees from Miami, Broward, Delray, Boca, and beyond participated in building the home.
• The Miami FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Miami Foundation organizes Give Miami Day, a 24-hour annual online fundraising event. Miami Habitat participates as a featured nonprofit, receiving exposure and donations through the campaign. Miami Foundation also participated as a corporate team build volunteer group. The Miami Foundation expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to building a new home for a deserving family.
• Habitat for Humanity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHabitat for Humanity of Greater Miami is an official nonprofit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, which has a presence in nearly 70 countries and has helped more than 13.2 million people improve their living conditions since 1976. The international affiliation provides brand recognition, program methodology, and operational support.
• Blanca Commercial Real EstateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVice Chairman Danet Linares of Blanca Commercial Real Estate serves as Co-Chair and Trustee of the Board of Women Building Up Women. Blanca Commercial Real Estate is the leading independently owned commercial real estate advisory and brokerage firm in South Florida.
• Fairchild PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaging Principal Maria G. Juncadella of Fairchild Partners serves as Co-Chair of Women Building Up Women leadership. Fairchild Partners is one of South Florida's most prestigious commercial real estate firms, founded in 2005.
• Raymond JamescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaymond James has partnered with Habitat for Humanity chapters across the country for more than 20 years. As a people-first company focused on giving back to communities where they live and work, they support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami through sponsorship and volunteerism. Raymond James Complex Administrative Manager Joseph Toth serves on the board.
• AvalonBay CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvalonBay Communities participated in a corporate team build day through its Building Strong Communities Philanthropy Program. Employees worked alongside a Habitat family on a construction site. Mike Grant, Community Manager, described the experience as deeply satisfying and highlighted the natural fit between AvalonBay's mission of 'creating a better way to live' and Habitat's work.
• International Finance Bank (IFB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Finance Bank (IFB) participates annually in Habitat team builds. VP Head of Marketing, Communications & Social Responsibility Vanessa Sanchez described the volunteer experience as incredible and highlighted that building homes is about building hope and community.
• The M NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe M Network participated in a corporate team build where employees worked together on construction tasks. SVP Media Training and Public Relations Lisa Mozloom described the experience as reaffirming why the firm supports Habitat. Lisa Mozloom serves as Vice-Chair of the Miami Habitat Board of Directors.
• Berger SingermanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerger Singerman, a Florida law firm, has participated in Habitat team builds annually as part of its culture of giving back since 1985. Director of Administration Mario Rumasuglia highlighted the firm's commitment to assisting those less fortunate in the community.
• Front of the House (FOH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFront of the House (FOH) participated in a corporate team build, painting the interior of a Habitat home. Sales & Customer Service Supervisor Mariela Valdes described the firm's commitment to meaningful, lasting change for those most in need.
• United CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Community's Miami team members painted the interior of a home in a single day alongside the homeowner. Regional President Veronica Flores described the experience as a distinct pleasure, noting the hard work was made lighter by many hands.
• Miami-Dade County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiami-Dade County partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami from 2006–2008 to construct 57 homes in Liberty City's Scott Carver community in under 2 years, following revelations from the Miami Herald's Pulitzer Prize-winning 'House of Lies' exposé. 41 of the 57 families were residents originally displaced by the botched project. Miami-Dade also donated land (10 acres in Goulds) for affordable housing development.
• Amerant BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerant Bank participated as a home sponsor with multiple build dates listed in the 2025-2026 Home Sponsor Gallery (November 1, November 13, November 18, March 6, March 13, March 27, 2026). Adrian Rodriguez from Amerant Bank serves on the Board of Directors.
• AssurantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssurant participated as a home sponsor with multiple build dates in the 2025-2026 season (October 21, October 22, March 14, March 31, April 1, 2026). Board Chair Eduardo Arthur is from Assurant.
• LennarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLennar Southeast Florida Division sponsored a home with a build date of May 12, 2026. Teresa Baluja from Lennar serves on the Board of Directors.
• Bank of AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank of America participated as a home sponsor in the 2024-2025 build gallery. Corporate team builds help employees engage in meaningful community service while supporting affordable housing.
• Sunshine Gasoline DistributorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunshine Gasoline Distributors participated as a home sponsor with a December 6, 2025 build date and in the 2024-2025 gallery.
• W Hotel South BeachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerW Hotel South Beach participated as a home sponsor in the 2024-2025 build gallery.
• Graham CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraham Companies participated as a home sponsor with a February 27, 2026 build date and in the 2024-2025 gallery.
• Bean Automotive GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBean Automotive Group participated as a home sponsor with multiple build dates (October 23, October 24, November 19, December 11, December 12, 2025).
• B&B AmericasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBB Americas participated as a home sponsor with a March 11, 2026 build date.
• Whitman Family DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhitman Family Development participated as a home sponsor with build dates of March 5 and April 10, 2026.
• StantecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStantec participated as a corporate team build group with an April 18, 2026 build date.
• Hilton Grand VacationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHilton Grand Vacations participated as a corporate team build group with an April 3, 2026 build date.
• Johnson & JohnsonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJohnson & Johnson participated as a corporate team build group with a November 22, 2024 build date.
• TargetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTarget participated as a corporate team build group with a 2025 build date.
• State FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState Farm participated as a corporate team build group with a 2025 build date.
• WSPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWSP participated as a corporate team build group with a 2025 build date.
• Rent-A-CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRent-A-Center participated as a corporate team build group with a 2025 build date.
• Mr. CooperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMr. Cooper participated as a corporate team build group with a 2025 build date.
• LemartecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLemartec participated as a corporate team build group with September 24, 2025 and May 2, 2026 build dates.
• Kendall United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKendall United Methodist Church participated as a faith partner with a March 15, 2025 team build date.
• Gresham Smith & Edge ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGresham Smith & Edge Construction participated as a corporate team build group in the 2024-2025 gallery.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJLL participated as a corporate team build group with a 2025-2026 build date.
• Morgan StanleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMorgan Stanley participated as a corporate team build group with an April 14, 2026 build date.
• Wells FargominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWells Fargo participated as a corporate team build group with a December 13, 2025 build date.
• JP Morgan ChaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJP Morgan Chase participated as a corporate team build group with a 2025-2026 build date.
• TerrabankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTerrabank participated as a corporate team build group with a 2025-2026 build date.
• MedtronicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedtronic participated as a corporate team build group with a 2025-2026 build date.
• Cozen O'ConnorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCozen O'Connor participated as a corporate team build group with a 2025-2026 build date.
• Miami Regional UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiami Regional University participated as a corporate team build group with a 2025-2026 build date.
• Banesco USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanesco participated as a corporate team build group with an April 17, 2026 build date.
• Bradesco BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBradesco Bank underwrote event photography for the Hard Hats & High Heels 2026 event as a Raise The Roof Sponsor.
• Banesco (USA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanesco (USA) was a Save Haven Sponsor for the Hard Hats & High Heels 2026 event. Sponsorships at this level provide event visibility and brand association with the affordable housing mission.
• Keys BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKeys Bank underwrote the Wines & Bar for the Hard Hats & High Heels 2026 event as a Save Haven Sponsor.
• New Edge AssociatesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew Edge Associates underwrote the Audio/Visual element for the Hard Hats & High Heels 2026 event as a Raise The Roof Sponsor.
• Florida EremarkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFlorida Eremark underwrote the Coffee Bar and Dessert Table for the Hard Hats & High Heels 2026 event as a Raise The Roof Sponsor.
• C&T InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerC&T International underwrote the evening's DJ & Music for the Hard Hats & High Heels 2026 event as an Open the Door Sponsor.
• RunbrookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRunbrook participated as an Open the Door Sponsor for the Hard Hats & High Heels 2026 event.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJLL participated as an Open the Door Sponsor for the Hard Hats & High Heels 2026 event.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global parent/affiliation network for Miami Habitat and nearly 70 country affiliates. Operates the same 0% interest mortgage model with sweat equity requirements, provides brand recognition, program methodology, and operational support. Most directly comparable peer as Miami Habitat operates as an official affiliate.
• Habitat for Humanity Broward: Affiliate Habitat organization serving Broward County, Florida. Uses the same 0% interest mortgage model, sweat equity program, and volunteer-driven construction approach for affordable homeownership in an adjacent South Florida market with similar housing affordability challenges.
• Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County: South Florida Habitat affiliate serving Palm Beach County. Operates the same affordable homeownership program with 0% interest mortgages, corporate team builds, and volunteer construction events. Directly comparable in mission, model, and regional housing market dynamics.
• Carrfour Supportive Housing: Miami-based nonprofit affordable and supportive housing developer. Develops rental and homeownership housing for low-income families and special needs populations in South Florida. Operates similar model with federal, state, and local funding support plus corporate partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development: Government entity administering federal public housing programs, Section 8 vouchers, and affordable housing development in Miami-Dade. Operates at much larger scale than Miami Habitat and serves overlapping low-income population, but is a public agency rather than nonprofit developer.
• Related Urban (The Related Group): Major Florida affordable and workforce housing developer with significant South Florida presence. Develops multi-family affordable housing at much larger scale than Miami Habitat, but serves overlapping income segments and geographies. Operates with both private capital and public funding.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit affordable housing organization operating across multiple states with significantly larger scale than Miami Habitat. Provides financing, development, and policy advocacy for affordable housing, serving overlapping low-income demographics in South Florida through partner organizations.

Emerging players

• Cornerstone Group (Affordable Housing Developer): Affordable housing developer operating in South Florida, developing multi-family affordable rental and ownership communities. Comparable in target demographic (low-to-moderate income families) and South Florida geography, though operates through more traditional real estate development model.
• Building Community Hope: Florida-based nonprofit affordable housing developer serving low-income families with rental and homeownership programs. Comparable in mission and target demographic, though smaller in scale than Miami Habitat. Uses volunteer engagement and corporate partnerships.
• Brigade of Affordable Housing (BAH): Nonprofit housing developer operating in Florida that combines volunteer engagement with affordable home construction. Comparable volunteer-driven model and target demographic, though operates with different geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/habitatmiami
• YouTubeyoutube.com/miamihabitat
• Facebookfacebook.com/habitatmiami
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-of-greater-miami
• Instagraminstagram.com/miami_habitat

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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