about us

Together, we elevate affordable housing.

At Home First Development, every phase — from concept to financing and from construction to occupancy — reflects our commitment to redefining affordable housing. Our process is hands-on, collaborative, and relentlessly solution-driven. Explore our distinctive approach and meet the team that turns vision into community.

Variables are constant.

Our process, experience, and determination are too.

1. Pre-Development

Lasting community success starts with the right questions. We take the time to understand every detail—we study feasibility, capacity, and funding opportunities to ensure each project has a clear path forward. Our pre-development work sets the stage for long-term success.

2. Financing

3. Design & Permits

4. Construction Management

Affordable housing built to last is accomplished through strong relationships, proactive issue management, and a commitment to quality. It's a process that provides well-built communities that support the needs of residents.
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Our construction management team works shoulder to shoulder with general contractors, municipalities, consultants, and industry professionals to complete projects on time and on budget.

Community Investment Summary

Total Development Cost Of Home First Supported Projects

$671,137,159

TOTAL UNIQUE FUNDING SECURED FOR DEVELOPMENTS

$467,471,255

Grants, competitive funding awards, LIHTC equity and other funding that complements or replaces conventional debt.

$290,632,500

Low Income Fast Track (LIFT) - Oregon Housing & Community Services

The Local Innovation and Fast Track (LIFT) Housing Program is a State funding source that provides gap funding for developments that build for low-income families and individuals in Oregon, with a focus on those that emphasize efficiency and community partnerships.

$115,801,755

Low Income Housing Tax Credit Equity

The LIHTC program is administered by Oregon Housing and Community Services, prodiving tax credits to investors in exchange for equity that funds the construction of affordable rental housing. Home First typically utilizes 4% LIHTC.

$61,037,000

Other Funds

Other funds include competitive grants and loans available for affordable housing development such as: Meyer Memorial Trust grants, METRO Transit Oriented Development grants, OHCS VGHAP grants, METRO Bond, CDBG, Portland Housing Bureau CET, etc.

Our Strategic Partners

With 100+ years of combined experience in financing, design, engineering, and community development, our strategic partners are driven to bring access to affordable housing for their neighbors across the Northwest through the application of their expertise and committment to partnership.