We envision a Greater Seacoast of New Hampshire and Maine where every community offers "housing for everyone."
Our mission is to strengthen the communities of the Greater Seacoast by:
- creating diverse housing options
- utilizing innovative approaches to housing development,
- practicing strong stewardship of our housing, and
- leading with visionary advocacy.
We value economic sustainability, economic and social diversity, and smart growth. Honoring these values when we create our housing strengthens the fabric of our communities.
What is The Housing Partnership?
We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit affordable housing developer and provider of housing related services.
We were founded in 1988 by local businesses, concerned citizens and the United Way of the Greater Seacoast in response to a critical shortage of affordable housing in the Seacoast region.
We create affordable rental housing by purchasing and renovating deteriorated buildings, as well as constructing new housing. We have developed over 225 quality affordable housing units for low and moderate-income residents. Our apartment properties are located in 11 different communities around the 3-county Greater Seacoast region - Strafford and Rockingham Counties in New Hampshire and York County in Maine.
We provide quality affordable homes for over 500 adults, children, senior citizens and disabled persons each year.
We believe people shouldn’t have to choose between basic needs and a roof over their heads.
We also provide first-time homebuyer education through our Homeward Bound Program. It is the only HUD approved homebuyer education program of its kind in the Seacoast. Our seminars guide homebuyers through the complicated process of buying a home, giving them the tools they need to complete their home purchase successfully. Homebuyers who complete the 8-hour seminar program satisfy the counseling requirements of many special loan programs.
Why is affordable housing important?
Rents in the Seacoast region have increased substantially over the last few years. Vacancy rates are low and competition for housing is strong.
A lack of affordable housing aggravates labor shortages, which prevents local businesses from obtaining the workers they need in order to grow, which can stunt local economic vitality.
Our apartment residents are essential members of the community, like teachers, restaurant workers, hairdressers, retail clerks and others who provide vital services. With the increasing cost of housing out-pacing wages, low and moderate-income people are hard-pressed to find housing they can afford. Without access to our affordable rental apartments, they would have little left for necessities like food, clothing, medical care or transportation.
We believe a secure future begins at home.
