About Us

Welcome To Community Housing Association (CHA)

  • Community Housing Association (CHA) was formed with the primary focus of improving, and increasing the number of affordable housing communities across the U.S.
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  • CHA’s management team has a longstanding track record of closing complex real estate transactions, raising capital, and we understand the legal framework of the affordable housing market. We are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents by offering safe, comfortable, and sustainable housing options by upgrading and expanding the available housing units for the underserved.

Our Mission

  • Increase the number of affordable housing units available to the market.
  • Increase the quality of the affordable housing product.
  • Provide housing that is attractive, affordable and sustainable.
  • Build a management team, which includes a unique community advisory board, that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Our Core Values

  • Accountability
  • Accessibility
  • Diversity
  • Integrity
  • Social Responsibility
  • Sustainability
  • Quality
Leadership

Our Team

Affordable Housing

The Case for Affordable Housing

What is “Affordable Housing”?
  • “Affordable housing” is housing that is affordable to households with low incomes, meaning that these households pay no more than 30% of their income for housing costs like rent, mortgage, and utilities.
  • “Low-income” is based on the Area Median Income (“AMI”) of the city or county. Typically, households are considered low-income if they earn no more than 80% of AMI.
    • Households earning under 50% of AMI are considered very low-income.
    • Households earning under 30% of AMI are considered extremely low-income.
Of the 44.1 million renter households in the U.S., extremely low-income renters account for one quarter, or 11 million households.*
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The Desired Outcome

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Section 8(bb) / Workforce Housing & Office to Housing Conversions

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Federal, State & Local Financial Support

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Public / Private Partnerships

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Increased Quantity & Quality of Affordable Housing Units

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Business Model

Immediate Solutions

CHA plans to use Section 8(bb) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to not only increase the amount of available affordable housing, but also improve the quality of affordable housing by providing a Class A product
What is Section 8(bb)?
  • Section 8(bb) provides HUD with a tool for preserving budget authority for project-based rental assistance (PBRA) under Section 8. Under Section 8(bb), if a PBRA Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contract is terminated or expires and is not renewed, HUD is authorized to transfer any remaining budget authority to either a new or an existing PBRA HAP contract to provide assistance to eligible families, including those receiving project-based assistance at the time of the contract termination, under terms and conditions prescribed by HUD.

Long Term Solutions

Conversion of Unused Office Space to Affordable Housing
  • Identify Suitable Properties: Look for vacant or underused office properties that may be suitable for conversion into housing. These properties should be well-located, potentially near public transportation, amenities, and services, to make them attractive for housing purposes.
  • Financial Feasibility: Conduct a detailed financial analysis to determine if the conversion project is economically viable. This analysis should include estimated costs for renovations, expected rental or sale income, and potential incentives or subsidies available.

Disclaimers

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