We build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities.
What We Build
Habitat homes around the world are built according to the same three guiding principles:
Simple. Habitat houses are modestly-sized. They are large enough for the homeowner family’s needs, but small enough to keep construction and maintenance costs to a minimum.
Decent. Habitat houses are designed to reflect the local climate and culture and are built using quality, locally-available building materials.
Affordable. The labor of volunteers and partner families, efficient building methods, modest house sizes and no-profit loans make it affordable for low-income families to purchase Habitat houses.
Other facts about Habitat Homes:
We build new single family residences based on the size and needs of each homeowner family.
Sometimes we renovate existing homes or condos using these same guiding principles.
Habitat homes make efficient use of living spaces and function well for all family members.
We strive to meet sustainable, energy-efficient building practices that are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective for low-income homeowners to maintain.
Where We Build
Beaufort & Jasper Counties
Toward the end of 2023, we wrapped up a two-phase, 32 home community located off Alex Patterson Road on land that was generously donated by the town of Hilton Head Island. Funding for infrastructure and site preparation was provided by our selfless partners Goldie and Helen Glenn and the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Additionally, each home in The Glen is made possible by our incredible house sponsors, countless volunteers, and partner families, for whom we are eternally grateful. The last dedication was in December 2023.
Recently, we finished a third home on Walnut Street in Beaufort and are moving on to two homes off Highway 21 in the Burton area.
Build History
Promise Way, Ridgeland — Between 2009 and 2011 we built a beautiful community of 10 houses on a cul-de-sac in downtown Ridgeland.
New Ridge, Ridgeland — In 2009, we built a four home community in Ridgeland on land that was generously donated by Bees Creek Plantation developers, Jennifer and Tony Kunich.
Brendan Woods, Bluffton — Between 2000 and 2012, we built 62 houses in a community located just off of May River Road in Bluffton.
New Hope Village, Bluffton — Between 1997 and 1999, we built 12 houses for families in Bluffton.
The Glen, Hilton Head Island - Between 2012 and 2022, we built a 32 house community located off Alex Patterson Road on land that was generously donated by the town of Hilton Head Island.
Georges Trail, Saint Helena Island; Prince Street, Beaufort; Westview Avenue, Beaufort, and Godwin Road, Beaufort - Between 1990 and 1994, we built three homes in Beaufort and one on Saint Helena Island.
National Street and Congress Street, Beaufort, and Stevens Path, Saint Helena Island - We built two homes in Beaufort and one on Saint Helena Island in 1995.
Greene Street, Beaufort - This home was built in 1996.
Gregory Street, Saint Helena Island - This home was built in 1997.
Park Avenue, Beaufort - This home was built in 1998.
Washington Street and Monson Street, Beaufort; Seaside Road, Saint Helena Island - These homes were built between 1998 and 2000.
Congress Street and Sycamore Street, Beaufort; Old Shell Road, Port Royal - These three homes were built in 2001.
Waddell Road, Beaufort - Built between 2001 and 2005.
Harrington Street, Beaufort - This home was a Faith Build in 2005.
Wilmington Street, Beaufort - Built in 2005, this home was sponsored by the United Way.
Washington Street, Beaufort - Built in 2006.
Charleston Highway, Beaufort - This home was sponsored by the Beaufort ReStore and was built in 2007.
Prince Street, Beaufort - This was a Women Build project built in 2008.
Hamar Street, Beaufort - Built in 2009, the home was sponsored by the Habersham neighborhood.
Prince Street, Beaufort - Two homes were built here in 2009. One was sponsored by Grayco and the seond was a Faith Build sponsored by local congregations.
Kaminsky Lane and Palm Drive - These two homes were built in 2010.
Warsaw Island Road, Saint Helena Island; Mystic Circle and Lake Melton Street, Beaufort - These three homes were built in 2011.
Paulik Place, Saint Helena Island - Four homes were built between 2011 and 2012. This small neighborhood was named in memory of Andy Paulik and in honor of his and his wife Katherine’s commitment and generosity toward Habitat, especially to the Beaufort ReStore
Prince Street, Beaufort - Built in 2014.
Church Street and Lafayette Street, Beaufort, and Warsaw Island Road, Saint Helena Island - In 2014, one house was built on Church Street, two on Lafayette Street (sponsored by the Cat Island/Royal Pines communities and the Fund for Humanity respectively) and one on Warsaw Island Road.
Mint Farm Drive - Two homes were built here in 2015.
Ivy Lane - Another home sponsored by the Beaufort ReStore was built in 2016.
Trask Parkway, Sheldon - This home was sponsored by the Brays Island community and built in 2016.
Greene Street, Beaufort -Two homes were built here in 2018.
Mossy Oaks Road, Beaufort - Two homes were built here in 2019.
Vineyard Point Road, Saint Helena Island - Built in 2020.
Walnut Street, Beaufort - Three homes were built here between 2023 and the spring of 2024.
Harvey Place - Ten townhomes were built on Main Street in Hardeeville in 2024.
Hodge Drive and Goodwin Street, Burton - Construction has begun on these two homes!