Lafayette Habitat For Humanity, Inc.

Lafayette Habitat For Humanity, Inc. is a non-profit organization registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) located in Lafayette, Louisiana. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the organization focuses on providing affordable housing solutions and home rehabilitation services for low- to moderate-income families in the Lafayette area. Habitat for Humanity's mission typically involves constructing and renovating homes for eligible households, with a core commitment to creating sustainable housing opportunities for communities with limited economic resources.

Through federal grant awards, Lafayette Habitat For Humanity, Inc. has consistently demonstrated expertise in housing development and community improvement projects. The organization has received multiple sub-awards from the Lafayette City Parish Consolidated Government, primarily utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds. These grants have supported diverse housing initiatives, including constructing four single-family detached houses for low-income households, conducting targeted repairs for at least four owner-occupied single-family homes, and renovating their own construction center. Additionally, the organization was awarded a significant Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant from the Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control, which aims to identify and mitigate lead hazards in housing units where children under six years old reside. The grant, valued at approximately $3.7 million and running from May 2025 to November 2028, seeks to comprehensively address lead-based paint risks in low-income housing populations through targeted interventions, education, and hazard control methods.