1981: CHN is founded by six Community Development Corporations in Cleveland to address housing abandonment and affordability.
1987: CHN begins leveraging the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to develop single family homes.
About Us
Founded in 1981, CHN Housing Partners is a large-scale affordable housing developer, housing service provider, residential lender and housing intermediary that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for the communities we serve in Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
CHN partners with utility companies, financial institutions and public agencies to manage and deliver large-scale housing resources. CHN also partners with people—low-income individuals, families, seniors, the disabled and the homeless—to improve their housing stability.
CHN’s impact in Cleveland includes 3,200 new homeowners, 7,100 new homes, and delivering housing stability services to more than 60,000 individuals. CHN is a chartered member of the NeighborWorks America network.
Our Vision
A community where everyone can access and experience the transformational nature of the power of a permanent address.
Our Mission
We leverage the power of affordable, stable housing to change lives and improve communities.
Milestones by the Decade
Community Impact
Over the past 40 plus years, CHN has made an impact on thousands of individuals and families.
7,100+
Affordable Homes Developed
Utility Assistance
Do you need help catching up on past-due utility bills? Are you in a shut-off crisis? Would you like more affordable utility bill payments? CHN can help both homeowners and renters.
60,000
Served Annually in housing services
Homeownership Programs
At CHN, we believe homeownership is possible for every family in every community. Whether you're ready to buy a home or are looking for a little extra support on your homeownership journey, we're here to support you.
3,200
New Homeowners
Lease Purchase
CHN's Lease Purchase program helps families transition from renting to homeownership. By combining rent with support services and a clear path to purchase, we're making the dream of owning a home a reality.
2,500+
units owned/managed