Last Call for Homes!

Feb 20, 2026 | UDCA Board Updates

Be Part of the 2026 UDCA Historic Home Tour!

The UDCA Historic Home Tour is one of our neighborhood’s most beloved traditions, celebrating the history, architecture, and beauty of the University District. Beyond showcasing our lovely community, the proceeds made from the home tour help the UDCA fund all kinds of community programs, events, and more. Planning is already underway for next year’s tour, and we’d love for you to be part of it!

🌟 Call for Homes

Do you live in a home that showcases the charm of our community? Whether big or small, classic or modern, we welcome all homeowners to apply, especially those never featured before!

👉 Apply to have your home on the tour

📋 Call for Volunteers

The tour wouldn’t be possible without our planning team. Fresh energy and helping hands are needed to carry this tradition forward. Consider joining the committee and making your mark!

👉 Sign up to volunteer

🙏 A Heartfelt Thank You

  • To Lisa Jones and Dinah Dittman, our incredible co-chairs for the past four years and two tours, for their vision, leadership, and incredibly hard work bringing our tour to life!
  • To Betty Davis, who has served as head of our docents and been an active volunteer for over 20 years! Your dedication has left an indelible mark.

🌿 Looking Ahead

We’re excited to welcome our new Home Tour Co-Chairs, Kathleen Samul and Miranda Suman. With your participation, whether as a homeowner, volunteer, or an attendee, we’ll make the 2026 tour the best yet!

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