Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County

What Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County does

Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 and headquartered at 715 E 15th St, Cheyenne, Wyoming, serving Laramie County. The organization builds affordable homes for income-qualified families earning between 30% and 80% of Area Median Income per HUD guidelines, selling them through 0% interest mortgages with monthly payments scaled to the homeowner's income. Partner families contribute approximately 400 hours of sweat equity (for two-adult households) alongside volunteers, supplemented by skilled contractors and specialized partners such as the 307th Engineer Unit and Blitz Home Builders. The core technology is standard residential construction augmented by a volunteer labor model and in-kind partnerships (e.g., Whirlpool appliances at ~$250 average cost per kitchen).

The organization's product portfolio spans six core programs: Home Builds (the flagship), Habitat Repairs (formerly A Brush With Kindness, launched 2016) for low-income homeowners, Fresh Start (vouchers for individuals transitioning out of homelessness or domestic violence via 8 partner nonprofits), Veterans Build (designated 2021), Blueprint for the Future (a student construction education program at local high schools), and Cars for Homes (vehicle donation program). The current flagship development is Pronghorn Crossing at 3101 Storey Boulevard, a 12-home project broken ground in November 2024 and targeted for all 12 family move-ins by Fall 2026.

Revenue is generated through four streams: Habitat ReStore retail sales (a home improvement outlet open Tuesday-Saturday selling donated building materials, furniture, and decor at discounts), recycled mortgage payments from partner families, individual/corporate donations and sponsorship tiers ranging from $1,000 (Laborer) to $125,000+ (American Dream Builder), and grants including a $1.8M state infrastructure award, $94K from Lowe's Hometowns, and $100K from FNBO Bank. The ReStore serves as the primary day-to-day revenue engine, while donations and grants fund major construction projects. The organization operates with a small staff including a Development Director, Volunteer Coordinator, and Family Services Coordinator, supported by a board of directors and a large volunteer base.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County

Website

https://cheyennehabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, that builds affordable homes for income-qualified families through 0% interest mortgages, supported by the ReStore retail outlet, volunteer labor, and community donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Affordable housing construction
• Nonprofit homebuilding
• Income-qualified mortgages
• Volunteer housing services
• Home repair programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheyenne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Habitat ReStore Sales: The Habitat ReStore is a home improvement outlet selling donated tools, building materials, furniture, and home decor at discounted prices. Revenue from ReStore sales sustains Habitat's day-to-day operations and funds construction of homes for families.
2. Home Sales - 0% Interest Mortgage: Homes are sold to partner families through affordable mortgages structured at 0% interest. Monthly payments are based on the homeowner's income. Payments are reinvested into building more homes, creating a cycle of affordable housing development.
3. Donations and Sponsorships: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships at various levels (Laborer $1,000-$2,499, Apprentice $2,500-$4,999, Journeyman $5,000-$9,999, Foreman $10,000-$14,999, General Contractor $15,000+, American Dream Builder $125,000+), and in-kind donations from businesses support operations.
4. Grants: Government grants (such as the $1.8M Unmet Housing Needs funding for infrastructure) and corporate grants (such as the $94,000 Lowe's Hometowns grant for ReStore renovations, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming grant for Fresh Start) provide significant funding.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County builds and sells affordable single-family homes to income-qualified families in Laramie County, Wyoming, financed through zero-interest mortgages. The organization also delivers critical home repair services to low-income homeowners and operates a ReStore outlet that sells donated furniture, appliances, and building materials to the public.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Laramie County is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a single unified program portfolio focused on affordable housing. The organization offers home building and repair programs, a retail ReStore, and youth education initiatives. The core Home Builds program sells homes to partner families through 0% interest affordable mortgages, supported by the ReStore retail outlet and various fundraising campaigns. Key programs include Home Builds, Habitat Repairs, Fresh Start Program, ReStore retail operations, Veterans Build, Blueprint for the Future student program, and Cars for Homes donation program. The flagship development is Pronghorn Crossing, a 12-home project in Cheyenne.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 1991, built 30+ homes for families in Cheyenne/Laramie County
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• 307th Engineer Unit (Army National Guard)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Members from the 307th Engineer Unit will help build 6 units at Pronghorn Crossing as part of their annual training in May 2026. Military engineers provide construction labor and expertise.
• Blitz Home BuilderscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Team of skilled, retired volunteers who travel the country helping Habitat affiliates complete major build efforts. Collaborating with Habitat for Laramie County for Pronghorn Crossing Blitz Build June 16-25, 2026 to build 2-4 homes in 10 days.
• 8 Local Nonprofits (Fresh Start Partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 8 local nonprofits to provide vouchers to people transitioning out of homelessness and/or domestic violence to shop in the ReStore. This allows people to furnish their homes while generating income for the home builds program.
• Magic City EnterprisesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique partnership for Magic Meadows development planning 12 units off Ridge and Charles. Magic City works toward independent living for their clients and wanted to create a mixed neighborhood for full community integration.
• Elevated Auto Hail RepairminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWhen customers choose Elevated Auto Hail Repair and mention Habitat, company waives insurance deductible, provides free rental car, and donates $200 to Habitat. Partnership generates support for affordable housing while helping community members repair vehicles.
• WhirlpoolcoreOthersGenerous partnership providing kitchen appliances at reduced cost for Habitat homes. Average cost of kitchen appliances is $250 due to this partnership.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Homewise: New Mexico-based nonprofit providing affordable home ownership, home improvement loans, and financial education. Comparable regional affordable housing model with similar community development DNA.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: The parent organization of all Habitat affiliates worldwide. Comparable as the umbrella network that Laramie County affiliates through, sharing the brand, mission, and 0% interest mortgage model.
• Mercy Housing: One of the largest U.S. nonprofit affordable housing developers. Comparable in mission of providing affordable housing through nonprofits, but operates at much larger scale and emphasizes multi-family LIHTC developments.
• NeighborWorks America: National network of 240+ community-based affordable housing nonprofits. Comparable as an umbrella organization supporting local affiliates with similar homeownership and community development programs.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit combining affordable housing development, financing, and policy advocacy. Comparable in mission scope but operates at far larger scale with both for-profit and nonprofit arms.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National CDFI supporting local nonprofit housing developers with financing and capacity building. Comparable in mission to channel affordable housing capital to community-based organizations.

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity of Larimer County: Neighboring Colorado Habitat affiliate operating in a similar mid-sized regional market with the same home build, ReStore, and volunteer-based affordable housing model.
• Self-Help Enterprises: California-based nonprofit that builds affordable homes using volunteer labor and sweat equity models similar to Habitat. Comparable in owner-built or partner-built construction approach and rural/regional service focus.
• Habitat for Humanity of Utah: Regional Habitat affiliate network operating affordable housing programs in mid-sized Utah markets. Comparable in scale, mission, and volunteer-driven home building model.
• Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver: Larger Habitat affiliate in a nearby Front Range market. Operates the same home build, ReStore, and repair program model with comparable partnerships and grant funding sources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HabitatCheyenne
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