CHN Housing Partners (CHN) announced the financial closing of two affordable housing developments in Cleveland, Hough Senior Living and Cleveland West Veterans Housing (CWVH). 

Hough Senior Living
Located at 8910 Hough Avenue, Hough Senior Living is a 55-unit senior new construction housing development in the Hough neighborhood. The 49,000 square foot, three-story apartment building will consist of one-bedroom units, six of which are mobility units and two are designed for the hearing and visually impaired. Supportive services, including case management, financial wellness and social and recreational activities, will be provided by CHN on site.

“Hough Senior Living is an investment in 55 of our community’s seniors,” said Kevin Nowak, president and CEO of CHN Housing Partners. “Everyone deserves to age in a quality, safe and dignified home, and thanks to our funders and partners, 55 seniors will be able to do just that.” 

Hough Senior Living is an $18.9 million investment in Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood. The development is made possible by a 9% Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Award from the Ohio Housing and Finance Agency (OHFA). Additional funders include Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH), Huntington National Bank, Ohio Capital Finance Corporation, the City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and Ohio Capital Impact Corporation. Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing is the tax credit syndicator.

“Hough Senior Living is a phenomenal addition to Cleveland’s east side,” said Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb. “I am thrilled we are able to bring 55 new apartments to serve our seniors and an $18.9 million investment to the Hough neighborhood.” 

Hough Senior Living is designed to meet the needs of Northeast Ohio’s seniors, providing a safe, healthy and affordable home for them to age with dignity and independence. Supportive services, including case management, financial wellness and social and recreational activities, will be provided by CHN on site.

"Projects like Hough Senior Living reflect our commitment to investing in communities and ensuring residents can age with dignity close to home," said Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne. "This development will provide safe, affordable housing for seniors while strengthening the Hough neighborhood and supporting long-term stability for residents. Cuyahoga County is proud to invest in a project that meets a critical community need, creates opportunity, and helps build a stronger future for our neighborhoods.”

The site of Hough Senior Living was chosen for its proximity to transportation, amenities and medical facilities including the nationally renowned Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. Building amenities will include a community room, community kitchen, laundry rooms, an outdoor patio and mailroom. There will be an on-site property management office, staffed by CHN. 

“I am thrilled that Hough Senior Living is coming to Ward 7,” said Cleveland City Councilwoman Stephanie Howse-Jones, who represents the Hough neighborhood. “Affordable, quality housing for seniors in our community is crucial and a very high priority, and I thank CHN and the funders for making Hough Senior a reality.”

Construction of Hough Senior Living has begun and is expected to be completed in early 2027.

Cleveland West Veterans Housing
Located at 3311 West 73rd Street in Cleveland’s Stockyards neighborhood, CWVH is comprised of 62 one-bedroom units that will house veterans.  On-site services will be provided by the Veterans Administration (VA). CWVH is Cuyahoga County’s first LIHTC housing development designed exclusively for veterans.

“Here at CHN, we believe everyone deserves affordable, stable housing and the opportunity to thrive,” said Kevin Nowak, president and CEO of CHN. “We are grateful to the funders and partners who make this development possible, and we are thrilled to serve the men and woman who served our country.”  

CWVH, a $21.6 million investment in Cleveland, is made possible through a 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. Additional funders include Cuyahoga County, Citizens Bank and the Home Depot Foundation. Enterprise Community Partners is the tax credit syndicator. Rental subsidy will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s VASH program, which will be administered by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority.  

"Every veteran deserves a safe, stable place to call home," said Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne. "Cleveland West Veterans Housing represents exactly what we stand for as a county: investing in people, strengthening communities, and ensuring that no one who served our country is left without a home. We’re proud to partner with CHN Housing Partners to make this vision a reality and to continue our commitment to ending homelessness for veterans in Cuyahoga County.” 

CWVH will be built on long-standing vacant land chosen intentionally to provide veteran residents with proximity to public transit and a grocery store. Building amenities include a community room, community kitchen, wraparound front porch, outdoor back patio, bicycle storage and exercise room. On-site staff will include a property manager and resident services coordinator, as well as a full-time VA social worker, two full-time VA case managers, a part-time VA occupational therapist, a part-time registered nurse and one full-time licensed practical nurse. In addition, residents will have access to the VA’s Medical Mobile Unit with a licensed nurse practitioner, registered nurse and social worker.  

“Cleveland West Veterans Housing is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood, and I am proud to have been a part of bringing this development to our community,” said Councilwoman Jasmin Santana, who represents Cleveland’s Ward 14. “Thanks to CHN Housing Partners, the VA and funders of this development, we can give back to our veterans who have dedicated their lives to serving and protecting us.” 

CWVH broke ground on October 16, 2025, and began construction shortly thereafter. Construction is expected to be completed in early 2027.