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Faith Grounds Build Affordable Homes
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- Jun 19, 2026
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- 133
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Summary
Churches are stepping up as housing heroes, turning underused land into affordable homes—like the Collister United Methodist Church in Boise, which leased its property for just $1/year to build two homes for families earning 30% of the median income. This “Yes in God’s Backyard” movement is gaining traction across states, with laws in Washington, Oregon, and California supporting faith-based housing development. Idaho nearly passed similar legislation but it stalled. Advocates like Joe Bankard stress that while each church is unique, the impact is real: faith communities, with their prime real estate and mission-driven focus, are uniquely positioned to solve the housing crisis—without profit, with purpose, and with tangible results. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9fc5a2e3e62fc358