Founded in 1984, Passaic County Habitat for Humanity has spent over 40 years building and preserving homes in the Greater Paterson area. To date, we have constructed 300 new homes and served more than 350 families in Passaic County.
Today, we serve the entire county of Passaic. Drawing on decades of experience, we are expanding our traditional, volunteer-supported homebuilding efforts and launching a new home preservation initiative to reach families throughout Passaic County—while remaining deeply committed to our roots in Paterson.
Recent & Upcoming Builds
Recent Builds
Harrison 8
135 Summer Street, Passaic
Completed in 2024 on the site of the historic Albert Lawson VFW, this development on 135 Summer Street in Passaic includes 4 condo-style units and a veterans community services center-bringing new life and homes to a historic location.
Completed in 2025, this development features 8 new single-family homes. Each home includes 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a den-offering safe, stable, and affordable housing for families in Paterson.
Hamilton 7
Governor 5
Completed in 2021, the Hamilton 7 project brought seven new single-family homes to Hamilton Avenue in Paterson. Each home includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, providing safe, stable, and affordable housing for families in the community.
Completed in 2023, this new development on 150 Governor Street in Paterson features five single-family homes, each with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Built from the ground up, these homes offer safe, affordable housing for local families and represent a continued investment in Paterson’s future.
Upcoming Builds
45 Auburn St.
Future site of a single-family home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 45 Auburn is scheduled to break ground in 2025-bringing new opportunity for homeownership to the neighborhood.
201-203 Hamilton St.
Coming soon to 201-203 Hamilton Street, this 4-story stacked condo building will feature two spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom units and two 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units. Construction begins in 2025.
132 North 1st St.
Slated to begin in 2025, the rehabilitation of a single-family home at 132 North 1st Street in Paterson will transform a vacant structure into a safe, decent, and affordable place to live. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this revitalized home will provide a fresh start for a family in Passaic County.