Current Projects
Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region
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. With the first six homes completed, Habitat is currently building on these additional lots. Seven new Habitat homeowners will close on their mortgages and move into their new homes in 2025 and early 2026.
- 20 acre parcel
- 9 acres reserved for preserves, trails and public open space
- 13 homes for homeownership
- 2 or 3 bedroom, 1½ bathroom homes with garages
- Northwest corner of Bugai Road at M-72 in Leelanau County
- 6 homes completed
- 7 homes currently under construction for completion in 2025 and early 2026
Maple City Crossings
- 6 Homes in the center of Maple City
- 3.9 acre Leelanau County parcel
- Three bedroom, 1½ bathroom homes with garages
- Completed Spring 2024
BATA Project Carriage Commons Homes
- 15 Habitat single family homes
- Adjacent 20-acre wooded preserve
- Community with state-of-the-art childcare
- Ideal access to regional transportation
- All essential amenities in close proximity
- Northeast corner of LaFranier and Hammond Roads in Grand Traverse County
