Current Projects

Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region

Kalkaska

Habitat for Humanity - Grand Traverse Region is building eight new homes in downtown Kalkaska. We are looking for candidates to purchase these homes through an affordable, low-interest mortgage. We also need community volunteers to help build these homes.

In town - Court St. between Lynn & Elm.
Eight New Townhomes with 1¹/₂car garages
Three bedrooms, 1¹/₂bathrooms,
Walkable to dining and shopping
Two-story homes, 1150 sqft of living space
490 sqft attached garage
Occupancy starting in fall 2026.

Potential Homeowners

Are you in need of a safe, affordable home? This may be your opportunity for affordable homeownership in Kalkaska.

Find out more by completing our Expression of Interest.

Interested in Volunteering? We need your help making these homes a reality for deserving families. No experience necessary, but if you have a unique skill, profession, or construction experience, we will use your special talents.

Bring your Church Group, Club or Team. We need you to make home ownership affordable and attainable in Kalkaska.

The New Waves Community

The partnership between Habitat and the New Waves United Church of Christ began many years ago when NWUCC had the dream of providing homeownership for people who may not otherwise have the chance. That led to NWUCC raising funds to develop the 14-unit housing development that now includes the New Waves Community House. After NWUCC received a land grant from the Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ, six lots were donated to Habitat. Habitat began building in November of 2023. The first Habitat New Waves homeowners closed on their affordable mortgages in 2024.

In 2024, Habitat purchased the additional seven lots from NWUCC, with 50% funding from the Leelanau County Land Bank Authority.