Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for homeownership opportunities at Bear Creek Village, a new community located across from Bear Creek Elementary, in the heart of Midtown Bend. Bear Creek Village is Habitat’s newest neighborhood development in Bend, expanding access to affordable homeownership for Central Oregonians who are priced out of the market. The community will include safe, healthy, and energy-efficient homes designed to support stability and opportunity for hardworking local families.
“Habitat makes homeownership possible for people who are vital to our community, including educators, healthcare workers, grocery and retail employees, who simply can’t afford to buy in today’s market,” said Carly Colgan, CEO of Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity. “Bear Creek Village is about building stability and opportunity for Bend’s workforce and ensuring that the people who make this community thrive can afford to live here.”
Future Habitat homeowners qualify based on need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner. Applicants complete homebuyer education and financial readiness courses, gaining the skills and confidence to succeed as long-term homeowners. Each home is purchased with a mortgage tailored to the buyer’s budget, and broad community support bridges the gap between what it costs to build and what local families can afford.
“Our homeowners aren’t given houses, they buy them,” said Colgan. “They prepare, learn, and work alongside Habitat to build a foundation for their future.”
Habitat’s work is powered by the strength of its community partnerships. Volunteers, donors, corporate sponsors, and public funding partners all play a vital role in making affordable homeownership possible. This collaboration ensures that homes like those in Bear Creek Village are attainable for hardworking local families and individuals who help our region thrive.
“Together, we build opportunity in Central Oregon,” added Colgan. “Every partner, whether swinging a hammer, making a donation, or advocating for housing, helps create lasting impact for families and for the future of our community.”
Applications for Bear Creek Village are now open. Interested applicants can learn more about eligibility requirements, income guidelines, and the application process at https://bendredmondhabitat.org/habitat-homeownership/.
