Affordable Housing

Our Housing Philosophy

MARKET QUALITY: Affordable, energy-efficient homes should be indistinguishable from other market-rate homes.

MIXED-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS: Developing communities that reflect a diversity of incomes, deconcentrates poverty and strengthens neighborhoods for everyone.

NEIGHBORHOOD INPUT: We focus on neighborhood strengths, not weaknesses. By working with neighborhood associations and listening first, we help revitalize neighborhoods by implementing their vision.

ECONOMIC MOBILITY: Connect housing clients to economic mobility opportunities with a focus on budgeting, banking and building assets.

How We Do It

HOUSING FIRST: Affordable and energy-efficient rental housing allows households time to breathe as they pursue economic mobility.

CLIENT RESOURCES: Understanding and valuing the needs, assets and goals of housing clients and connecting them to resources in their communities.

THE HOMEOWNERSHIP GAP: Some households earn above the income requirements for other housing programs, but still can't afford the market. We can fill that gap.

PERMANENT HOUSING SOLUTION: Households transitioning from homeless service programs need a permanent housing solution.

LoCAL HOUSING: Households earning approximately $1,200/month have very few options in the housing market. LoCAL Housing offers an affordable option.