Services for Developers
CHI provides developers with the funding they need to include affordable housing in their housing development projects. As a nonprofit Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), CHI receives priority in competition for grants and has the staff expertise to write winning proposals to federal, state and local agencies. Besides grants, CHI also has access to special low-interest loan funds targeted to nonprofits that allow higher than market loan to value ratios.
CHI, as a nonprofit, has the ability to partner with developers and secure exemptions from sales and recording taxes, as well as other advantages in making transactions. For example, a sale to a nonprofit at a lower price than appraised value may entitle the seller to a tax deduction for the difference.
Development Projects
CHI participates in the development of affordable and workforce housing in many different capacities. CHI takes on the role of sole developer or develops strategic partnerships with for profit developers, serving as non-profit sponsor or co-developer, depending on the needs and structure of the project.