Construction Information

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County (HFHLPC) broke ground on April 27, 2024 on our final two units in Fox Farm Village in Bayfield, CO. Construction will continue into October, 2024.

We are proud to be working with Steve List as our Construction Manager in 2024. Steve is a retired firefighter and has 30 years of design and construction experience.

Watch our progress

We will share regular updates of the 2024 construction season. Watch the construction progress of the latest duplex located in Bayfield, CO.

Rough Framing with AmeriCorps Volunteers

Groundbreaking - Spring 2024

Energy Star Homes

HFHLPC homes are built to Energy Star 3 Version standards. Energy Star homes are typically 20-30% more energy efficient than homes built to standard residential building code.

Features of an Energy Star home include:

  • Energy Efficient Insulation

  • High-Performance Windows

  • Tight Building Envelope and HVAC Ducts

  • Energy Efficient Heating Equipment

  • Energy Efficient Appliances

  • Certification and rater evaluations/inspections

HFHLPC is grateful for our local partnership with Shaw Solar for reduced cost installation of Roof Mount PV Solar Systems on our newly built homes. This provides tremendous energy savings for HFHLPC’s new homeowners.

HFHLPC is also grateful for the partnership with the Whirlpool Corporation through Habitat’s BuildBetter with Whirlpool program. This program supports the availability of affordable, climate-resilient homes through the donation of energy-efficient appliances for Habitat homes.

Construction Site Volunteering

HFHLPC is seeking enthusiastic volunteer groups and individuals for our 2024 construction season. No tools or skills needed, we train on-site.

Please review the Construction Volunteer Manual and Safety Video for detailed information on expectations and safety protocol. Information specific to the work each day will be provided on site. Colorado Law does not allow volunteers under 16 years of age on construction sites. Volunteers who are 16 or 17-years-old cannot perform tasks such as working on the roof, using power tools and getting on ladders or scaffolding. All volunteers must sign a current Release and Waiver of Liability form before they will be allowed on site.

For inquiries or to sign up to volunteer on a construction site, please submit details through the Volunteer Inquiry form linked below. Please email completed Release and Waiver of Liability forms to volunteer@habitatlaplata.org.