Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas Counties celebrated the completion of Miller’s Creek on Saturday, a 40-home affordable housing development in Burien designed to serve low- to moderate-income families in a region where homeownership has become increasingly out of reach for many residents.
The community features three and four-bedroom homes of approximately 1,250 square feet, each with 1.5 bathrooms, along with shared amenities including a playground and green space. The neighbourhood sits within walking distance of schools, shops, and services in Burien. Homes are reserved for households earning 80% or less of the area median income, with mortgages structured to remain affordable and capped at no more than 35% of a household’s monthly income. The property will also be placed in a land trust to preserve long-term affordability and prevent the homes from being sold at market rate in the future.
Construction began following a groundbreaking on 13 August 2024 and was completed on 11 February 2026. Over that period, 940 volunteers, including 48 organised groups, contributed more than 6,000 hours of labour alongside Habitat staff and the future homeowners themselves. The milestone is part of Habitat for Humanity’s national “Home is the Key” initiative and coincides with Habitat SKKC’s 40th anniversary. Similar completion events are being held this month in Indianapolis, Orlando, New York, and Washington D.C. to draw attention to the national need for affordable homeownership.
The project arrives at a critical moment for King County, where the average home price sits at approximately $675,000 and continues to climb. Habitat SKKC officials said developments like Miller’s Creek are essential to helping working families remain in the region as costs rise. The organisation currently has more than 300 homes planned or under construction through 2030 and aims to serve more than 2,000 people over the next five years through affordable homeownership opportunities and home repair programmes.
