What We Do | Housing Opportunity Development Corporation

HODC is a community-based nonprofit developer of affordable housing that has served north suburban Chicagoland for more than 40 years.

We serve families, seniors, persons with disabilities, individuals and local workers in north suburban Cook, Lake and McHenry Counties.

Housing Development

HODC’s goal is simple but vital: to keep affordable homes available and create more where they’re needed most. We buy, build, and renovate rental and owner-occupied housing so people can have a safe, stable place to call home. Our developments serve families, seniors, and individuals who are experiencing housing instability or living with a disability—opening doors to stability, dignity, and opportunity.

Property Management

HODC’s property management team oversees more than 760 apartments and homes, making sure residents have safe, clean places to live. Our Service Coordinators help tenants stay stable by connecting them to local services and support when life gets challenging. Whether the housing is owned by HODC, created with partners, or managed for other owners, our focus is the same: keeping homes affordable and residents thriving.

Community Education

With decades of proven experience, HODC knows how to create and sustain affordable housing—and we do it well. We work with local, regional, and statewide partners to expand housing options and strengthen communities. We also share our expertise by giving presentations to schools, businesses, faith groups, and community organizations. If you’d like an HODC staff member or board member to speak with your group about the power and impact of affordable housing, we would be happy to connect.

Housing Counseling

HODC is a HUD approved housing counseling agency. Homeowners who are aged 62 and older may receive in person counseling to determine if a reverse mortgage is right for them. HODC also partners with local employers to develop employer-assisted housing programs that help retain workers.

If you had to pay 50% or more of your income on housing, what other life necessities would you give up?

High housing costs force low and middle income households to make choices between keeping a roof over their heads and essential needs such as food, medicine, health care, transportation, and clothing.