Loudoun Habitat for Humanity (from their website) “partners with homebuyers, volunteers, donors, business and community organizations to transform lives and rebuild communities.”
Their mission is “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.”
Their vision is “A world where everyone has a decent place to live.” These goals are unquestionably admirable.
And yet, accomplishing them is becoming increasingly difficult in Loudoun County. Over the past 30 years, property values in Loudoun County have climbed at an incredible rate. At the same time, incomes have similarly expanded for many so that Loudoun County now has the highest median household income in the country. That is a good thing for those whose income affords them the opportunity to purchase a home or to make rent payments on suitable rental housing. However, many hardworking families have been left behind. They are gainfully and steadily employed but with incomes that were outstripped by rising property values and rental rates. Access to suitable housing, for rent or purchase, has moved beyond their reach.
