Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) – LHC Support Program
Forecasted
The CHDO – LHC Support Program by Louisiana Housing Corporation certifies and builds nonprofit capacity for affordable housing development, enabling access to specialized funding and technical resources.
Funder: Louisiana Housing Corporation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Annual CHDO Certification application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No direct funding; CHDO certification enables access to set-aside funds (e.g., CHAAP: 25% of HOME allocation, not less than $2M annually)
Summary: Supports Louisiana nonprofits in building capacity for affordable housing development and eligibility for special funding opportunities through LHC.
Key Information: Certification is required to access CHDO-specific funding; annual application window is in June.
Description
The Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) – LHC Support Program, administered by the Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC), is designed to define, certify, and strengthen private nonprofit, community-based organizations in Louisiana that have the capacity to develop affordable housing. Certification as a CHDO is a prerequisite for accessing targeted funding streams, including the CHDO Annual Awards Program (CHAAP) and HOME program set-asides reserved for CHDOs. This support program helps nonprofits build organizational capacity and serves as a gateway to specialized affordable housing funding opportunities managed by LHC.
