Habitat for Humanity raises walls on two Madison County homes

Volunteers and future homeowners come together to build affordable housing in Alabama

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:51pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph showing the blurred silhouettes of people working together to construct the frame of a new home, with soft, warm pools of light and color creating a sense of community and optimism.Habitat for Humanity volunteers and future homeowners come together to raise the walls of affordable housing, providing families with the opportunity to build stability and equity.Huntsville Today

Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley kicked off its spring building season on Saturday by raising the walls of two new homes in Madison County, Alabama. The non-profit organization works with families to provide affordable housing, selling the homes at appraised value with 0% interest mortgages financed by Habitat.

Why it matters

Habitat for Humanity plays a crucial role in addressing the affordable housing crisis, helping families transition from homelessness or unaffordable rental situations into homeownership. The organization's model empowers future homeowners to build equity and stability while keeping housing costs low.

The details

During the wall-raising event, a team of volunteers and two future homeowners, including Katrina, came together to construct the frames of the new homes. In 6-9 months, the homes will be completed and ready for the families to move in. Habitat for Humanity does not give the homes away, but rather sells them to the families at the appraised value with 0% interest mortgages financed by the organization. This allows the families to pay significantly less per month compared to the average rental rate, freeing up funds for other necessities.

  • Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley kicked off its spring building season on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • The two homes being built will be completed and ready for the families to move in within the next 6-9 months.

The players

Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley

A non-profit organization that builds affordable housing and partners with families to provide homeownership opportunities.

Katrina

A future homeowner who is working with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for her family.

Jeremy Foulks

The Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley.

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What they’re saying

“They come out and help people like me, little old me. From homelessness to home ownership, you know?”

— Katrina, Future Homeowner

“We're very blessed to have a wonderful community that comes together and makes this possible. We work very hard, to provide this opportunity to families.”

— Jeremy Foulks, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley

“It's truly a blessing, an answered prayer.”

— Katrina, Future Homeowner

What’s next

The two new homes being built will be completed and ready for the families to move in within the next 6-9 months.

The takeaway

Habitat for Humanity's affordable housing model is making a real difference in the lives of families in the Huntsville area, helping them transition from homelessness or unaffordable rental situations into stable, sustainable homeownership.