Governance & Accountability
LiveAble Homes is a purpose-driven company. We exist to create long-term value for people, communities, and the environment — not just short-term profit. As part of our commitment to becoming a Certified B Corporation, we have formally adopted a governance structure that ensures we consider the impact of our decisions on:
• Our clients and homeowners
• Our employees and contractors
• Our communities
• The environment
• The long-term public benefit
This means we are legally obligated to balance financial performance with social and environmental responsibility.
What This Means in Practice
We evaluate business decisions not only by their financial return, but also by their impact on:
Housing Accessibility & Dignity
We prioritize solutions that allow people to remain safely, comfortably, and beautifully in their homes over time.
Ethical Business Practices
We operate with transparency, fairness, and accountability in how we work with partners, vendors, and clients.
Community & Workforce Impact
We seek to support local economies, workforce development, and inclusive housing outcomes.
Environmental Responsibility
We prioritize long-life, low-waste, and sustainable design strategies wherever possible.
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LiveAble Homes commits to sourcing at least 50% of our annual operating expenses from local and independent businesses whenever commercially feasible. This includes consultants, designers, accessibility specialists, educators, professional services, and vendors based in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
We intentionally prioritize regional partners in order to strengthen the local economy, support small businesses, and keep investment circulating within our community.Description text goes here
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As of January 2026, 100% of LiveAble Homes’ annual revenue is generated from clients located in Oregon and Southwest Washington, including homeowners, residential builders, remodelers, housing providers, and community organizations.
Our business model is designed to support the long-term health of the local housing ecosystem by serving the people and places where accessibility and aging-in-place solutions are most urgently needed.ption text goes here
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LiveAble Homes invests in regional workforce development by partnering with local professionals, educators, and housing organizations to build expertise in accessible design and construction. We provide training, certification, and continuing education focused on universal design, aging-in-place, and inclusive housing practices. We also serve on non-profit boards and government advisory groups.
These efforts help create skilled career pathways while raising the standard of accessibility across our region.
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We prioritize projects and partnerships that increase housing safety, accessibility, and long-term stability. Our work supports aging in place, multigenerational living, and the ability for people to remain in their homes and communities as their needs change.
LiveAble Homes actively collaborates with nonprofit organizations, builders, and public agencies to expand equitable access to adaptable housing.
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These commitments are reflected in LiveAble Homes’ governing documents, internal policies, and public reporting. We review our performance against these commitments annually as part of our impact management and B Corp certification process.