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Property Donations: Transforming Assets into Housing Solutions
Create Housing. Create Impact. Create Opportunity.
Donating real estate to Resilience Realty is a meaningful way to support affordable, trauma-informed housing while potentially receiving significant tax benefits under IRS Section 170.
Your property donation helps transform vacant or underutilized assets into safe, stable housing for survivors of domestic violence and individuals rebuilding their lives after trauma.
Why Donate Property Instead of Selling?
In certain situations, donating a property—rather than pursuing a traditional sale—may offer both financial and social benefits.
Potential Benefits of Property Donation
1. Tax Advantages Under IRS Section 170
When a property is donated to a qualified nonprofit organization at less than fair market value, the donor may be eligible for a charitable tax deduction, subject to IRS rules and individual circumstances.
2. Cash at Closing Plus Tax Savings
In some cases, a combination of:
- Cash received from a buyer at closing, and
- Immediate tax savings from a charitable contribution
- may match or even exceed the net proceeds of a traditional sale.
3. Fair Market Value May Exceed Expectations
Fair Market Value (FMV), as defined by IRS Section 170 guidelines, may exceed current listing prices—particularly in time-sensitive or distressed property situations.
4. Charitable Deduction Opportunity
The difference between the Fair Market Value and the cash received at closing may create a charitable deduction, potentially resulting in meaningful tax benefits for the donor.
5. Do Well by Doing Good
Property donations allow donors to reduce holding costs while directly supporting housing solutions that strengthen communities.
“It’s not what you make…it’s what you keep.”
— Robert Kiyosaki
Donors are encouraged to consult with their tax advisor to understand how IRS Section 170 applies to their individual situation.
What Types of Property Can Be Donated?
We consider donations of:
- Vacant residential properties
- Distressed or inherited homes
- Multi-family properties
- Vacant land
- Commercial or mixed-use buildings suitable for adaptive reuse
How Your Donation Helps
Donated properties allow Resilience Realty to:
- Create affordable rental housing
- Develop affordable homeownership opportunities
- Repurpose vacant buildings into trauma-informed housing
- Reduce neighborhood blight and stabilize communities
Simple & Respectful Process
We handle the process with care, discretion, and transparency. Our team works closely with donors and their advisors to ensure a smooth, responsible process aligned with our mission.
