Austin Habitat for Humanity develops and builds affordable homes and communities in Central Texas, primarily for low- to moderate-income households. It also delivers home repairs, housing counseling, land acquisition, and affordability administration, helping families achieve and sustain long-term homeownership opportunities.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
### ReStore San Marcos 2521 S Interstate 35 San Marcos, Texas 78666
years-long collaboration between Austin Habitat for Humanity and the Austin Housing Finance Corp. (AHFC)
collaboration with the City of Austin Housing Department
HomeBase, a non-profit affiliate of Austin Habitat for Humanity, managed Mira and HomeBase will manage the initial sale of the two affordable homes
This development is a collaboration between the City of Austin, Momark Development, Austin Habitat for Humanity, WJP Construction Services, and Pioneer Bank
This development is a collaboration between the City of Austin, Momark Development, Austin Habitat for Humanity, WJP Construction Services, and Pioneer Bank
This development is a collaboration between the City of Austin, Momark Development, Austin Habitat for Humanity, WJP Construction Services, and Pioneer Bank
The development is being led by Aus/Bos Social Housing and managed by HomeBase, a non-profit affiliate of Austin Habitat for Humanity
Mira ... are being constructed by Pecan Valley Homes, a local residential builder
The Whisper Valley development was launched by developer Taurus, which acquired the land in 2006
Austin Habitat’s latest community has been awarded $1.92 million in funding from Travis County
Sponsors of the 2025 Carter Work Project include Travis County, the Adam R. Scripps Foundation, Frost Bank, Dow Inc., ECPR Texas and IBM
Sponsors of the 2025 Carter Work Project include Travis County, the Adam R. Scripps Foundation, Frost Bank, Dow Inc., ECPR Texas and IBM
Austin Housing Finance Corporation
years-long collaboration between Austin Habitat for Humanity and the Austin Housing Finance Corp. (AHFC)
years-long collaboration between Austin Habitat for Humanity and the Austin Housing Finance Corp. (AHFC)
City of Austin
collaboration with the City of Austin Housing Department
collaboration with the City of Austin Housing Department
Adam R. Scripps Foundation
Sponsors of the 2025 Carter Work Project include Travis County, the Adam R. Scripps Foundation, Frost Bank, Dow Inc., ECPR Texas and IBM
Sponsors of the 2025 Carter Work Project include Travis County, the Adam R. Scripps Foundation, Frost Bank, Dow Inc., ECPR Texas and IBM
Frost Bank
Sponsors of the 2025 Carter Work Project include Travis County, the Adam R. Scripps Foundation, Frost Bank, Dow Inc., ECPR Texas and IBM
Sponsors of the 2025 Carter Work Project include Travis County, the Adam R. Scripps Foundation, Frost Bank, Dow Inc., ECPR Texas and IBM
HomeBase
HomeBase, a non-profit affiliate of Austin Habitat for Humanity, managed Mira and HomeBase will manage the initial sale of the two affordable homes
HomeBase, a non-profit affiliate of Austin Habitat for Humanity, managed Mira and HomeBase will manage the initial sale of the two affordable homes
Momark Development
This development is a collaboration between the City of Austin, Momark Development, Austin Habitat for Humanity, WJP Construction Services, and Pioneer Bank
This development is a collaboration between the City of Austin, Momark Development, Austin Habitat for Humanity, WJP Construction Services, and Pioneer Bank
WJP Construction Services
This development is a collaboration between the City of Austin, Momark Development, Austin Habitat for Humanity, WJP Construction Services, and Pioneer Bank
This development is a collaboration between the City of Austin, Momark Development, Austin Habitat for Humanity, WJP Construction Services, and Pioneer Bank
Pioneer Bank
This development is a collaboration between the City of Austin, Momark Development, Austin Habitat for Humanity, WJP Construction Services, and Pioneer Bank
This development is a collaboration between the City of Austin, Momark Development, Austin Habitat for Humanity, WJP Construction Services, and Pioneer Bank
Aus/Bos Social Housing
The development is being led by Aus/Bos Social Housing and managed by HomeBase, a non-profit affiliate of Austin Habitat for Humanity
The development is being led by Aus/Bos Social Housing and managed by HomeBase, a non-profit affiliate of Austin Habitat for Humanity
Pecan Valley Homes
Mira ... are being constructed by Pecan Valley Homes, a local residential builder
Mira ... are being constructed by Pecan Valley Homes, a local residential builder
Taurus Investment Holdings
The Whisper Valley development was launched by developer Taurus, which acquired the land in 2006
The Whisper Valley development was launched by developer Taurus, which acquired the land in 2006
Travis County
Austin Habitat’s latest community has been awarded $1.92 million in funding from Travis County
Austin Habitat’s latest community has been awarded $1.92 million in funding from Travis County
| TAX ID | 74-2373217 Internal Revenue Service · US · 501(c)(3) tax-exempt |
| United States | active 6 projects tracked |
| Residential, for sale | 6 of 6 |
It’s an honor to be the host city in 2025 and bring attention to the affordable housing challenges faced by many hard-working Central Texans.Austin Habitat for Humanity October 15, 2024https://austinhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/AHFH-Press-Relase-Carter-Build.pdf
Preserving Austin doesn’t mean freezing it in time. It means ensuring the people who make it vibrant, diverse, and resilient can keep calling it home.Austin American-Statesman May 7, 2025https://www.statesman.com/story/opinion/columns/your-voice/2025/05/07/austin-habitat-for-humanity-cant-preserve-city-without-building-for-people-opinion/83458218007/
BA, Communications & Marketing at Old Dominion University
CEO at Austin Habitat for Humanity
She has served the organization and community in multiple roles over the past 33 years, with the last four as president and CEO.
“It’s an honor to be the host city in 2025 and bring attention to the affordable housing challenges faced by many hard-working Central Texans,” said Michele Anderson, CEO at Austin Habitat for Humanity.
Preserving Austin doesn’t mean freezing it in time. It means ensuring the people who make it vibrant, diverse, and resilient can keep calling it home.
Anderson will enter her new role on February 1, 2023, with Snodgrass exiting on January 31, 2023.
Anderson joins Austin Habitat after 30 years with the United Way of South Hampton Roads, where she served in various leadership roles. Most recently, as President & CEO, she was responsible for the daily operations, implementing the strategic plan, aligning and positioning United Way for planned growth and change, generating financial resources, and developing integrated community collaborations.
Anderson joins Austin Habitat after 30 years with the United Way of South Hampton Roads, where she served in various leadership roles.
Michele Anderson Chief Executive Officer Rev. Dr. Daryl Horton Board Chair
He says that, when I was homeless, you gave me a place to stay. And so I think that that's part of just the dynamic and the heartbeat of what it means to be a person of faith, is to look out for those who are less fortunate and figure out how to help them make ends meet.NPR April 16, 2025https://www.npr.org/2025/04/16/nx-s1-5358411/austin-churches-answer-prayers-for-affordable-housing-by-building-it-themselves
He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Austin Graduate School of Theology, a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University
Board of Trustees for Simmons College of Kentucky
He says that, when I was homeless, you gave me a place to stay. And so I think that that's part of just the dynamic and the heartbeat of what it means to be a person of faith, is to look out for those who are less fortunate and figure out how to help them make ends meet.
Pastor Horton is a native Austinite who announced his calling February 2, 1995 at First Baptist Church in Austin, Texas, where he was also ordained on March 17, 2001.
Pastor Horton is a native Austinite who announced his calling February 2, 1995 at First Baptist Church in Austin, Texas, where he was also ordained on March 17, 2001.
Michele Anderson Chief Executive Officer Rev. Dr. Daryl Horton Board Chair
I’m honored to Chair the Board for such a critical and backbone organization that serves the city I love and the place I’ve called home for most of my life.United Way for Greater Austin September 4, 2018https://unitedwayaustin.org/welcome-aboard/
Mason Ayer (SFS’03) is the CEO of Kerbey Lane Café in Austin, Texas.
He now serves on UWATX’s Board of Directors.
“I’m honored to Chair the Board for such a critical and backbone organization that serves the city I love and the place I’ve called home for most of my life.
Mason Ayer, CEO of Kerbey Lane Café, has been appointed Board Chair of the United Way for Greater Austin Board of Directors.
Mason Ayer, CEO of Kerbey Lane Café, has been appointed Board Chair of the United Way for Greater Austin Board of Directors.
Chair Rev. Dr. Daryl Horton Mt. Zion Baptist Church Chair-Elect Mason Ayer Kerbey Lane Cafe
Before, it really felt like a super low-income thing. Now, it’s really more of a starter home situation. And that’s the reality of trying to buy a home in Austin.KVUE July 1, 2025https://www.kvue.com/article/money/austin-habitat-for-humanity-increases-salary-qualifications-home/269-35a2c5f6-39ba-44a5-9870-ade7167c54ca
he received his M.P.Aff. from the LBJ School at UT Austin in 2011.
Chief Operating Officer at Austin Habitat for Humanity
"Before, it really felt like a super low-income thing," said Wayne Gerami, the chief operating officer of Austin Habitat. "Now, it’s really more of a starter home situation. And that’s the reality of trying to buy a home in Austin."
Chief Operating Officer (Current) Aug 2022 - Present
As COO, Wayne leads the ReStore, Client Services, and HomeBase teams. He has been involved in the pre-development, construction, financing, and sale of hundreds of affordable homes in Austin
he received his M.P.Aff. from the LBJ School at UT Austin in 2011.
Wayne Gerami, Chief Operating Officer at Austin Habitat for Humanity- Wayne has an extensive career in the mortgage, real estate, and affordable housing fields
With this support, we can drive impactful change.Austin Community Foundation November 25, 2024https://www.austincf.org/news/housing-accelerator-loan-fund-invests-3-6-million-in-164-new-affordable-homes
BBA Finance at The University of Texas at Austin
Chief Financial Officer - Austin Habitat for Humanity (Current)
With this support, we can drive impactful change.
DONALD K MCPHEE CFO FROM 3/6/23
Don has over 20 years of audit experience including 7 years with KPMG. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He is a CPA in both Texas and Illinois.
Don has over 20 years of audit experience including 7 years with KPMG.
DONALD K. MCPHEE, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
This is one of the biggest efforts we’ve ever made to deliver affordable housing as fast as we can.CBS Austin October 8, 2025https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/25-homes-in-5-days-austin-habitat-builds-sustainable-community-in-whisper-valley
Sustainability and affordability really go hand in hand.CBS Austin October 8, 2025https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/25-homes-in-5-days-austin-habitat-builds-sustainable-community-in-whisper-valley
Billy also strongly believes that “leaders are always learning,” so he returned to his alma mater a decade later for a master’s degree in leadership.
If you have land you would like to donate or are interested in partnering with Austin Habitat for Humanity, please contact Billy Whipple, Chief Impact Officer at wwhipple@austinhabitat.org
Chief Impact Officer Austin Habitat for Humanity
“This is one of the biggest efforts we’ve ever made to deliver affordable housing as fast as we can,” said Billy Whipple, Chief Impact Officer for Austin Habitat for Humanity.
“Sustainability and affordability really go hand in hand,” said Billy Whipple, Chief Impact Officer for Austin Habitat for Humanity.
Chief Impact Officer - Austin Habitat for Humanity (Current) Dec 2023 - Present
I have worked on the construction, volunteer engagement, client services, and senior leadership teams. I truly enjoy setting a vision, clearing a path, and setting my team members up for success. But what I love most is that I still get to build.
Following in my older brother’s footsteps, I discovered AmeriCorps and began working with Habitat for Humanity.
Today, Billy serves as the Chief Impact Officer for Austin Habitat for Humanity.
2 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Heights | Austin, United States District 1 | residential for sale | 121 | — | — | — | — | 2025 | January 8, 2025 | Jan 2026 – Apr 2026 | Jan 2026 | −1.5 mo (−3.0 to 0.0) | sourced | completed |
| Victory Gardens — Railroad Street two-home cluster | San Marcos, United States Victory Gardens | residential for sale | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jun 2025 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Montopolis Townhomes | Austin, United States District 3 | residential for sale | 121 | 2 | — | — | — | 2022 | July 8, 2022 | — | Jan 2025 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Loyola | Austin, United States | residential for sale | 231 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Aug 2024 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Park at 51 East — Austin Habitat seven-home component | Austin, United States | residential for sale | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Aug 2024 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Austin Habitat Mueller Rowhomes | Austin, United States Mueller | residential for sale | 111 | 2 | — | USD 2.22m estimated cost | — | — | — | Jan 2020 – Dec 2020 | Feb 2021 | +7.5 mo (+2.0 to +13.0) | estimated | completed |
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| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 16, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 16, 2026 |
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