The Home Builders Association of Lake-Sumter Parade of Homes is almost here, and this year it’s more than a home tour. It’s an opportunity to see firsthand how affordable homeownership is changing lives right here in Lake and Sumter Counties.

We invite you to step inside a Habitat for Humanity home and experience what community partnership, advocacy, and hard work make possible. When you tour 1330 Cottage Circle in Tavares, you’re not just viewing a house. You’re seeing the impact of programs designed to create generational opportunity and the kind of security that changes a family’s future.

During the Parade, Habitat staff and homeowners will be on site, and we would truly love for you to stop by, say hello, and learn more about our programs. Whether you’re curious about how Habitat builds homes, want to hear firsthand about the homeownership journey, or simply want to see a Habitat home in person, this is a meaningful opportunity to connect.

The Parade of Homes runs from February 21 through March 1, 2026, with homes open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sundays open at 12 p.m.).

Come tour the homes, gather ideas, and enjoy a celebration of what makes our local housing community so vibrant. And while you’re there, we hope you’ll take a moment to step inside 1330 Cottage Circle and see what your community is helping build.