Located just five minutes from the center of Immokalee, Kaicasa is one of Habitat for Humanity of Collier County’s growing neighborhoods, designed to provide safe, affordable homes for hardworking families in the heart of this vibrant agricultural community. Construction began in 2021, and when complete, the neighborhood will include approximately 280 homes surrounded by thoughtful design and shared amenities.

Kaicasa features permit-monitored resident parking and designated visitor parking, premium landscaping, and a homeowners association to ensure lasting care and pride of ownership throughout the community. Families will enjoy a total of nearly three acres of recreational space when the neighborhood is complete, including a large central playground completed in 2024 and two smaller play areas included in later phases of construction to offer convenient access across the neighborhood.

Its name, Kaicasa—a blend of the Spanish casa and Haitian Creole kai, both meaning “home”—is a tribute to Immokalee’s rich cultural roots and its motto, “My home.”

The Homes

The Kaicasa Model

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Two-story townhome design

Three & four-unit buildings

Contemporary style architecture

Three & four bedroom homes

Two bathrooms

Affordable, no-interest mortgages

Great room design

Single-car garage

The Community

Estimated 280 homes when complete

Permit-monitored parking

Designated visitor parking

Premium landscaping

Homeowners Association

Roughly 3 acres of recreational area with a large central playground and two smaller playgrounds for convenient access

Access to Village Oaks Elementary via pedestrian walkway & bridge to keep children safe

Floorplans

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Ten years. Three Phases.

Initial infrastructure will soon begin for this sprawling community, with additional infrastructure added as the phases progress. We anticipate phase one construction to last for about 16 months, with families moving into their homes as certificates of occupancy are secured. Once complete, this neighborhood will boast nearly 300 homes, making it the largest Habitat subdivision in the country.

Projected Phase Progress:

Phase 1: approximately 126 homes

Phase 2: approximately 110 homes

Phase 3: approximately 44 homes

Frequently Asked Questions

When will construction be complete?

Construction for all three phases of Habitat’s Kaicasa neighborhood is projected to be complete by 2032. Weather, permitting, and other factors may affect the actual timeline. 

Will the construction of this Habitat for Humanity neighborhood near existing neighborhoods negatively affect property values?

No. Habitat hires an independent, third-party appraiser who provides us with a market value of the home. The home is then sold at market value. The difference between affordability and market-rate is preserved through a silent second mortgage.

Do families receive their homes for free?

No. All Habitat homeowners undergo a rigorous approval process and must contribute 500 hours of sweat equity helping to build their homes and the homes of their neighbors. They attend homeownership and budgeting classes and make a downpayment and their first year’s insurance payment before closing. They sign a no-interest mortgage and make affordable monthly payments to purchase their homes over an average term of about 20 years.

Does having Habitat families in my school district negatively affect school ratings?

Absolutely not! In fact, school grades in the area have increased since Habitat began building homes in Naples in the 1990s.

Will the additional homes have a negative impact on existing water and sewer infrastructure?

No. Habitat Collier is actually investing to improve infrastructure, which will benefit the community as a whole.