Community Housing Development Organizations
The City of Fresno supports the efforts of non-profit community housing organizations interested in becoming a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) to develop affordable housing for individuals, families and those with special needs. The City is cognizant of the work that current CHDO's are doing to alleviate the housing shortage for low-income families in our community and appreciates the dedication and commitment of local non-profit agencies that help make the City of Fresno a better place to live.
Community Housing Development Organizations certified by the City of Fresno are not automatically guaranteed HOME Program funds. CHDOs must compete with other eligible CHDOs requesting HOME funds for proposed projects. CHDOs are also required to demonstrate that they are capable and competent in the development of affordable housing, must be the managing general partner in any proposed housing development and must have effective project control.
Community Housing Development Organizations are regulated under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (NAHA) HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program.
The HOME Program objective is to:
1. Provide decent affordable housing to lower-income households;
2. Expand the capacity of non-profit housing providers;
3. Strengthen the ability of state and local government to provide housing;
4. Leverage private-sector participation.
Please review the CHDO checklist below for requirements your agency is required to meet to become a CHDO.
CHDO CERTIFICATION CHECK OFF LIST FORM
If your agency is already a City of Fresno certified CHDO, you may fill out and submit a pre-application for new housing construction or rehabilitation by downloading the following link : HOME Pre-Application Jan 2006
If you have any questions or need assistance during this process, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (559) 621-8300.