Community Development
Creating housing that’s affordable and building strong communities is complex work—but you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to help!
For over a decade, MHP has partnered with more than 210 communities — including 30 Native Nations — across 25 states. We work alongside you, centering your vision and leadership to expand housing opportunities and strengthen communities.
Our Community Development team brings the housing expertise, resources, and networks that help you move ideas into action, build capacity for the long term, and advance community development programs and services. Through initiatives such as the Emerging Developer Initiative, Housing Institutes, and tailored technical assistance, we partner with communities to turn local vision into lasting impact.
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MHP Community Development Services: Our Areas of Support
Housing & Community Development Projects
We help communities move ideas from vision to reality.
- Support local economic growth through business development, social enterprises, and partnerships
- Plan and prepare sites and infrastructure through effective development project planning
- Develop or rehab single-family, multifamily, supportive, or workforce housing
- Explore innovative models like community land trusts, intergenerational housing, resident-owned communities, or historic preservation
Funding & Finance
We make complex funding sources easier to navigate.
- Identify and apply for federal, state, and philanthropic grants, tax credits, and housing programs (HOME, CDBG, LIHTC, Tribal housing funds, and more)
- Build project budgets, proformas, financing packages, and affordable housing finance strategies
- Strengthen financial management and compliance practices
- Leverage partnerships to maximize funding opportunities
Organizational Growth & Leadership
We strengthen the people and systems that make projects possible.
- Guide strategic planning, program design, and community transformation efforts
- Train and support boards, committees, and staff
- Improve internal processes and use of technology
- Build leadership skills, community leadership development, and long-term organizational capacity
Community Engagement & Partnerships
We bring people together, amplify local voices, and build the momentum needed to realize your goals.
- Facilitate community engagement planning, community planning, and regional dialogues
- Build collaboration across governments, Tribes, philanthropy, businesses, local organizations, and community-based organizations
- Develop strategies that help communities build broad support, including messaging, communication plans, social media strategies, and graphic design
Research & Data Analysis
Turn data into actionable insights for housing and community development.
- Conduct housing needs assessments, market studies, housing conditions analyses, and community needs assessments
- Use GIS mapping and spatial analysis to spot opportunities and gaps
- Research case studies on infrastructure, climate resilience, and process improvements
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations to guide planning
National Expertise & Networks
We connect you to knowledge and resources beyond your community.
- Recognized by HUD as a national technical assistance provider
- Share proven models like our Housing Institute and Native Community Development Institute
- Draw on a wide network of subject matter experts for specialized needs
- Partner with communities across the U.S., from Alaska to Florida
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