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Habitat for Humanity Celebrating Completion of Its Largest-Ever Multi-Family Building

Jul 13, 2026, 3:46 PM

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Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties is soon celebrating the completion of Liberty Commons, a 58-home affordable-homeownership community in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood the organization says is the largest multi-family building in its history.

A commemorative public-dedication ceremony and block party is set for July 18.

The event will run from 1-3 p.m. at the Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club location. The gathering will feature music, food, community-resource tables, games, and remarks from community leaders. Guided tours of selected units at Liberty Commons will begin after the speaking program, around 2 p.m. To learn more and RSVP, visit here.

Designed for families earning 80% or less of the area’s median income, Liberty Commons features 58 condominium homes, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Through Habitat’s homeownership model, monthly mortgage payments will be capped at no more than 35% of household income. Located two blocks from the Columbia City Light Rail Station, the transit-oriented development also includes a shared outdoor courtyard for residents.

Construction on Liberty Commons began in September 2024. Applications for homes at Liberty Commons are still open. To learn more and apply, visit here.

Habitat SKKC said in a release that it has more than 300 affordable homes planned through 2030.

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