Connecticut Housing Partners

Connecticut Housing Partners (CHP) is a charter member of NeighborWorks America and its mission is to strenghthen communities by providing housing and services to enhance the quality of life for low to moderate-income families in Connecticut. The target population is households that earn 60% or less of the area median income in the various cities and towns throughout Fairfield County.
CHP has been building this mission for nearly three decades. Since its founding in 1990, CHP has grown to become one of Fairfield County's most active non-profit providers of affordable housing services. CHP's developments and programs have produced over $100 million in community investments and have provided safe, secure, affordable housing to more than 1,000 Fairfield County Residents.
Our solution is to increase the number of high-quality rentals available for CT residents in need through the development of new units, preservation of existing stock, and creation of strategic partnerships to maximize impact and scale. The current communities in which CHP has a presence are Stamford, Norwalk, Trumbull, Bridgeport, and Wilton. We believe every member of the community is a stakeholder. Affordable housing strengthens the local community with households that support local businesses, tax base, and supportive services, and local government can count on the affordable housing created in their Urban Plan demonstrating diversity.

Residents served with CHP's affordable housing properties are - families with children, homeless, previously incarcerated, mentally ill, elderly only independent developments and seniors in assisted living developments - all living below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). 25% of residents meet the extremely low standard with incomes under 25% of AMI. Rent is charged between 30 and 40% of income. Residents have an increased need for assistance in connecting to services such as health care, transportation, social services and financial management. Kizzy, a single Mom of a growing family said, “Connecticut Housing Partners has been a huge blessing to my family. They really care about the residents. I truly thank God for them!”

Stable housing is critical to working towards alleviating poverty, avoiding homelessness and creating an environment in which households can work, children can stay in place for education and developments are located near resources that help a household thrive. Our programs keep CHP residents and their families moving forward.
Three major services in addition to safe affordable housing through CHP:
1. Supportive Services for the chronically homeless and mental health.
2. CHP has partnered with many community providers and in-house programming services for senior residents to keep them active and socialized.
3. Property Management services for maintenance, resident certification, capital improvements, and emergency response. Our property management is integrated with resident organizing principles, recognizing that the key to maintaining a high standard of property and asset management is active resident participation in property maintenance and cost control.
CHP has also launched a “Rent Bank,” offering temporary subsidized rent relief for low to medium-income families and seniors during life's hardships. We also identify support services in the community that residents can reach out to for job placement and educate residents about solutions to financial hardships. The goal is to help prevent housing displacement and avoid homelessness.

CHPs Recent Outcomes: Achievements and Challenges
CHP has been an industry leader for more than 30 years, offering a continuum of well-managed and maintained housing opportunities for all sectors of Fairfield County including families, seniors, assisted living, the homeless, and those with special needs. CHP is a nationally recognized 501 (c) (3) housing development and property management organization.
CHP:
- Developed 15 affordable housing properties providing over 500 homes to families, the homeless, and seniors which nearly 1,000 residents call their home.
- Contributed $100 million in community economic development.
- Operates a full-service property management firm.
- in 2021 opened Wise Choice Realtors Real Estate Company, which funnels 100% of all proceeds to end homelessness.
- Provided $2.5 million in professional maintenance services.
- Delivered $300,000 of annual community service support for the elderly and homeless support services.
- in 2021, completed a $15 million restoration of Maplewood Court, which was severely damaged in Storm Sandy in 2012.
- Was awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Best of Trumbull Award in the Non-Profit Affordable Housing Developer category by the Trumbull Award Program. Each year, the Trumbull Award Program identifies companies/organizations that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. The program was established to recognize the best of local businesses and to recognize their contributions to the local economy. These are local companies and organizations that enhance the positive image of small businesses through service to their customers and the community. These exceptional companies/organizations help make the Trumbull area a great place to live, work, and play. This award validates the transformational work CHP does in the community and in the region.

CHP provides a good housing match for people living in poverty and housing that is affordable. The greatest challenge is keeping up with the growing demand for affordable housing, where waitlists continue to grow and the duration of time on a waitlist has increased. CHP continues to address the wide range of policies contributing to the availability of, and access to, an adequate supply of safe and affordable housing; health and behavioral health resources; education and gainful employment; opportunities for economic mobility; affordable childcare, and legal assistance. Stable housing provides economic security leads to better health and improves educational outcomes for children.

CHP builds thriving, sustainable communities and empowers residents to lead more fulfilling and prosperous lives. Access to affordable housing provides stability and security, improves health outcomes and promotes economic growth.
CHPs Recent Outcomes: Achievements and Challenges
CHP has been an industry leader for more than 30 years, offering a continuum of well-managed and maintained housing opportunities for all sectors of Fairfield County including families, seniors, assisted living, homeless, and those with special needs. CHP is a nationally recognized 501 (c) (3) housing development and property management organization.
CHP:
- Developed 15 affordable housing properties providing over 500 homes to families, the homeless, and seniors which nearly 1,000 residents call their home.
- Contributed $100 million to community economic development.
- Operates a full-service property management firm.
- Provided $2.5 million in professional maintenance services.
- Delivered $300,000 of annual community service support for the elderly and homeless support services.
- Was awarded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Best of Trumbull Award in the Non-Profit Affordable Housing Developer category by the Trumbull Award Program, in recognition of its Huntington Place Senior development in Trumbull. Each year, the Trumbull Award Program identifies companies/organizations that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category.

CHP provides a good housing match for people living in poverty and housing that is affordable. The greatest challenge is keeping up with the growing demand for affordable housing, where waitlists continue to grow and the duration of time on a waitlist has increased. CHP continues to address the wide range of policies contributing to the availability of, and access to, an adequate supply of safe and affordable housing; health and behavioral health resources; education and gainful employment; opportunities for economic mobility; affordable childcare and legal assistance. Stable housing provides economic security leads to better health and improves educational outcomes for children.