Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver officially broke ground last week on its largest affordable housing development to date—Park View, a 34-home neighborhood located in north La Pine at the corner of Barron Road and Crescent Creek Drive. The event marked a major milestone for the organization and the community’s efforts to address the growing need for affordable homeownership in South Deschutes County.
Board Chair Scott Asla, joined by Deschutes County Commissioners Patti Adair, Phil Chang, and Tony DeBone, shared remarks highlighting the collaborative effort behind the development.
“Habitat makes such a difference. It makes a lifelong difference. If you can build up equity, have a home, your children will graduate from high school. We truly support you so thank you” said Commissioner Adair.
“I’m really proud that the county has been such a long standing partner to Habitat and to other affordable housing developers, providing a stream of either land donations or land discounts so that we can make this kind of economic opportunity available To all of our families in our community, especially the kinds of working folks who we see end up in habitat housing in the pine so with that, I just want to say congratulations to habitat for making this project happen” said Commissioner Chang.
“We went through a lot to get here, which is exciting. You know, we’ve got a model of who’s moving here now, people that have resources, maybe selling a house somewhere else and buying one here, but this is for the local folks, being able to get employment, generational wealth, the on ramp for that. So it’s so exciting, the mission of Habitat around the country, but being able to do this here on these four acres is really special for the community. So congrats” said Commissioner DeBone.
Park View homes will serve income-qualified homebuyers earning 60–80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). All homeowners must qualify for a mortgage, complete homeownership education classes, and contribute sweat equity by helping build their homes and those of their neighbors.
Construction on the first four homes is scheduled to begin in 2026.
For more information about the Park View development or how to support affordable housing efforts in La Pine, visit www.habitatlapinesunriver.org or contact: info@habitatlapinesunriver.org.