Sign up for our March Skill Builder Day at The Heights!

The weather is warming up, and it's a great time to join our next Skill Builder Day on Saturday, March 22, at The Heights in St. Paul! This fun day of fellowship is a chance to meet other Habitat homeowners and volunteers while building on a Habitat home. Each day includes training on a specific construction skill that you can then apply to your own home. It's also a great time to ask questions and learn from tips and tricks from other homeowners. Lunch is provided. Register and save your spot today! 

View the Home Celebration photo album

Thank you to everyone who made it out to our Winter Home Celebration last week at the Minnesota Children's Museum! We had a blast connecting with you and your families. View the wonderful photos from the event that capture the smiles, the joy, the laugher, and the community of Habitat homeowners and supporters. 

Attend the party of the year!

Hard Hat & Black Tie is Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s annual premiere gala that raises funds to create, preserve, and promote affordable homeownership and advance racial equity in housing. Join us this year to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity affiliate! Enjoy an exciting live auction, delicious dinner, live music and entertainment, party games, and more.

Monthly Maintenance

Spring cleaning season has started! Below are several minor interior cleaning and maintenance projects that are good to tackle this time of year.  

• Clean cooktop and filters – Clean your oven filters and range to remove grease buildup that could be flammable. 
• Clean the inside of your oven – To increase the lifespan of your oven, clean it regularly.   
• Vacuum lint from your dryer vent – The dryer is one of the most flammable appliances in your home. Cleaning both inside the dryer and the vent to the exterior will help keep your family safe. 
• Check your furnace air filter and replace it if necessary – The filters for your HVAC unit should be changed every three months. 
• Clean your kitchen appliances – Move other appliances away from the wall and clean the appliance, flooring, and walls. 

Money Minute

Preparing and filing your taxes can be one of the most challenging parts of homeownership, but there are resources to help homeowners. A VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) tax prep site is a location where IRS-certified volunteers provide free tax preparation services to eligible individuals. You are eligible to use a VITA site if you meet at least one of the following criteria:

✅ Your income is $64,000 or less (some sites may have lower limits).
✅ You have a disability.
✅ You speak limited English and need assistance.
✅ You are 60 years or older (many sites also offer Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) services).

Learn all about VITA sites and how to find one near you.  

Partner Spotlight

Have you heard of Low Usage Affordability Credit (LUAC)? The Low Usage Affordability Credit (LUAC) is a financial assistance program offered by some utility companies to help low-income customers who use relatively low amounts of electricity or natural gas. This credit is designed to reduce monthly utility bills for qualifying households, making energy costs more affordable. The LUAC is available to residential electric customers in Minnesota who meet income and usage requirements. Customers who qualify for this program receive a 35% credit on the energy they use. Check with your energy provider to see if you qualify. Xcel Energy customers can learn more on their website. 

Share Your Story With the Habitat Community

Every Habitat homeowner has a valuable story to share. Publicly sharing your homeownership experience inspires our community, improves awareness of the importance of homeownership, and helps more families buy homes. There are several ways to share your story! If interested, please email: homeowner@tchabitat.org.