Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity

Bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Group of Women Build 2023 volunteers supporting affordable housing for local families in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity seeks to provide high quality, affordable housing that is easy to maintain and energy efficient. Buyers from all walks of life are welcome to apply to purchase Habitat homes and must qualify with the eligibility requirements.

We are a nonprofit Christian ministry founded in 1990 as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. We have served over 715 people with affordable homeownership and home repair. Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and independence to build better lives for themselves and their families. This in turn builds stronger communities across the Black Hills.

Mission & Vision
Impact

It's More Than a House Podcast Series

Now in its second season, It’s More than a House continues to explore all things Housing in Western South Dakota. This time, the focus is on abundance. Hosted by 25-year housing veteran, Scott Engmann, Executive Director Emeritus of Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity, It's More than a House dives into various aspects of the housing conversation with community leaders who are making a difference.
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Volunteer hours,

in-kind contributions of materials and professional services, along with individual and corporate donations help to keep construction costs low.
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Volunteers wearing safety helmets during a Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity community workday in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Wooden miniature homes illustrating the mission of Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity to make homeownership possible.

Home
Ownership

We offer single-family homes and townhome designs. Our homes are built on in-fill lots, pocket neighborhoods, and newly platted developments across the Black Hills.
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Dog holding a paintbrush while homeowners paint a room, representing home repair services by Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Home
Repair

Home repair services help keep people living in their homes longer and in safer conditions. We offer a range of services including accessibility upgrades, exterior repairs, and interior renovations.
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Volunteers improving a neighborhood landscape during a Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity beautification project in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Neighborhood
Beautification

To help protect and beautify neighborhoods, we provide select services to qualifying Pennington County residents. Resident requested services can include painting, landscaping, trash removal, and graffiti abatement
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Housing Developments

Properties Available

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Building the Foundation, with Black Hills Habitat for Humanity