Affordable Housing Partnership of the Capital Region

What Affordable Housing Partnership of the Capital Region does

Affordable Housing Partnership of the Capital Region (AHP), founded in 1989 and headquartered at 255 Orange Street in Albany, NY, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers HUD-approved homeownership education, housing counseling, down payment and home repair grants, foreclosure prevention, and clean energy services to low- and moderate-income households across New York's Capital Region (Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Schoharie counties). Its core product set centers on a tiered education pathway — a free monthly Homebuyer 101 orientation, $25 one-on-one advising, and comprehensive homebuyer education ($70 in-person; $75-$99 online via eHome America or Framework) — paired with grant and counseling services including the Homebuyer Dream Program (FHLBNY-funded), the Reparative Housing Justice Fund (up to $10,000 for Black first-time buyers via the Carl E. Touhey Foundation), the Albany Home Repair Program (up to $40,000 via NYS Homes and Community Renewal), and NYS Office of the Attorney General-funded foreclosure prevention. 2025 programmatic outcomes include 129 first-time home purchases catalyzing $31.6M in real estate activity, 605+ households educated, 389+ households advised, 119 foreclosure interventions, and 544+ households connected to energy efficiency or home repair programs.

Revenue mechanics are dominated by restricted grants from NYS agencies (Office of the Attorney General, Homes and Community Renewal, Department of State, NYSERDA), the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, the Carl E. Touhey Foundation, the M&T Charitable Foundation (a $30,000 grant recorded March 2024), and individual tax-deductible donations via a SEFA-participant channel (#50-00005). Program fees are nominal — landlord training is $20, Money Strategies classes are free — and function to partially offset delivery cost rather than to generate margin. The go-to-market model is community-led: services are promoted through the ahphome.org website, email, Facebook, an annual Homebuyer Fair, quarterly in-person orientation at the Albany Public Library, and referrals from 12 participating lenders, the Sheridan Hollow Neighborhood Association, and the eight-organization Capital Region Clean Energy Hub. Operationally AHP is tightly integrated with the Albany Community Land Trust and Community Realty, which together add 60 managed affordable rental units and 4 renovated properties, making AHP both a counseling intermediary and a node in a broader affordable housing delivery stack.

Name

Affordable Housing Partnership of the Capital Region

Legal name

Affordable Housing Partnership of the Capital Region, Inc.

Website

https://ahphome.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AHP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 that provides HUD-approved homebuyer education, housing counseling, down payment and home repair grants, foreclosure prevention, and clean energy services to low- and moderate-income households across New York's five-county Capital Region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Services to Buildings and Dwellings (5617)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Affordable housing counseling
• Homebuyer education
• Down payment assistance
• Foreclosure prevention
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: AHP operates as a 501c(3) nonprofit. The organization receives support through tax-deductible donations and grant funding. Funding sources include the NYS Office of the Attorney General (for foreclosure prevention), NYS Homes and Community Renewal (Albany Home Repair Program), NYSERDA (energy efficiency programs), and the Carl E. Touhey Foundation (Reparative Housing Justice Fund).
2. Program Fees: Fees are charged for specific classes and services. Homebuyer 101 orientation is free. Step 2 advising appointment is $25. Comprehensive in-person Homebuyer Education ranges from $70-$99. Online education through eHome America is $99 and through Framework is $75. Landlord Training is $20. These fees partially cover program costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Affordable Housing Partnership of the Capital Region (AHP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides affordable homeownership education, one-on-one housing counseling, down payment and closing cost assistance, foreclosure prevention, and community development services to residents of the Capital Region of New York. The organization partners with lenders, municipalities, and state agencies to help low- and moderate-income households achieve and sustain homeownership.

Product overview

AHP is a nonprofit homeownership center offering a coordinated suite of education and financial assistance programs for Capital Region families. The core offering consists of HUD-approved homebuyer education (Homebuyer 101 orientation, comprehensive education via eHome America/Framework, Money Strategies financial literacy classes) paired with direct financial products including down payment assistance (Homebuyer Dream, Reparative Housing Justice Fund, municipal programs), the Albany Home Repair Program (up to $40,000 grants), and foreclosure prevention services. Supporting programs include landlord training, rehab-ready education, and Sheridan Hollow neighborhood development. Services are delivered through partnerships with lenders, NYSERDA, and municipal governments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homebuyer Education Classes
• One-on-One Housing Counseling
• Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance
• Foreclosure Prevention Counseling
• Landlord Training and Education
• Community Development and Outreach

Quantifiable outcome

• 129 families purchased first homes, leveraging $31.6 million in real estate activity (2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Albany Community Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHP has integrated its programs with the Albany Community Land Trust (ACLT), a nonprofit housing development company. ACLT manages 60 quality affordable rental units and has renovated 4 formerly vacant, blighting properties for sale. ACLT staff (Travis Cox as Maintenance Superintendent, Michael Tereski as Property Manager, Valerie Moseley as Asst Property Manager) are featured on AHP's team page.
• Community RealtycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHP has integrated its programs with Community Realty, a social purpose real estate company, to provide comprehensive services for successful and affordable homeownership and rental housing alongside ACLT.
• Capital Region Clean Energy HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHP is one of 8 partner organizations comprising the Capital Region Clean Energy Hub, connecting households to federal, state, and utility incentives for energy efficiency improvements. The Hub has a strong workforce development component for clean energy jobs. Partners include Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County, Capital District Community Energy, TAP Inc., Radix Ecological Sustainability Center, SEAT Center, and AVillage, Inc.
• NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHP is a contractor to NYSERDA, assisting households in applying for energy efficiency programs including Empower+ (for households earning less than 80% AMI), Market Rate/Comfort Home programs, and heat pump incentives.
• Adirondack TrustminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating lender in the Homebuyer Dream Program, offering down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible Capital Region homebuyers.
• Arrow BankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating lender in the Homebuyer Dream Program.
• Bank of Greene CountyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating lender in the Homebuyer Dream Program.
• Broadview FCUminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating lender in the Homebuyer Dream Program.
• Capital BankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating lender in the Homebuyer Dream Program.
• Community BankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating lender in the Homebuyer Dream Program.
• Community Resource FCUminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating lender in the Homebuyer Dream Program.
• 1st National Bank of ScotiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating lender in the Homebuyer Dream Program.
• First New York FCUminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating lender in the Homebuyer Dream Program.
• M&T BankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating lender in the Homebuyer Dream Program.
• NBT BankminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating lender in the Homebuyer Dream Program.
• Sunmark Credit UnionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating lender in the Homebuyer Dream Program.
• Sheridan Hollow Neighborhood AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHP works in collaboration with the Sheridan Hollow Neighborhood Association to improve quality of life, promote cooperation, facilitate communication and advocacy, and plan and implement neighborhood projects. AHP supported the designation of Sheridan Hollow as a NYS Brownfield Opportunity Area.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NeighborhoodWorks Capital Region: A Capital Region HUD-approved housing counseling and community development nonprofit offering homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, and financial capability services. Directly comparable to AHP in geography, HUD counseling focus, and target clientele.
• Long Island Housing Partnership: A New York State-based HUD-approved housing counseling agency delivering homebuyer education, down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and financial literacy programs. Highly comparable in mission, services, and HUD-approved nonprofit structure.
• NHS of New York City (Neighborhood Housing Services of NYC): A large HUD-approved housing counseling organization in NYC providing homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, and financial empowerment services. Comparable in HUD counseling mission and New York State focus, though larger in scale.
• Habitat for Humanity of the Capital Region: Local Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving the Albany/Capital Region area, offering affordable homeownership opportunities, home repair programs, and financial education. Comparable in geographic focus and affordable housing mission.
• Albany Community Land Trust: AHP's closest operational partner and a nonprofit Community Land Trust managing 60 affordable rental units and renovating formerly vacant properties in Albany. Directly comparable as a Capital Region affordable housing nonprofit, with overlap on staff and properties.
• NeighborWorks Rochester: A New York State NeighborWorks affiliate providing HUD-approved homebuyer education, foreclosure counseling, and down payment assistance. Highly comparable in service portfolio, funding model, and Upstate NY regional focus.
• Westchester Residential Opportunities (WRO): A New York State HUD-approved housing counseling agency providing homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, and financial empowerment. Comparable in HUD counseling focus, equity mission, and New York regional service area.

Broad incumbents

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): A national community development financial institution and CDFI supporting affordable housing, economic development, and nonprofit capacity building. Operates at a much larger scale than AHP but engages many of the same state, federal, and foundation funding streams.
• Enterprise Community Partners: A national affordable housing nonprofit and CDFI operating in New York that supports affordable rental and homeownership development. Comparable mission and overlap with AHP's equity and community development focus, but at substantially larger scale and scope.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity New York City: A larger New York Habitat affiliate focused on affordable homeownership in NYC. Operates in a different region than AHP but is closely comparable in mission, service model (homebuyer pathway, home repair, financial education), and 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/affordable-housing-partnership-homeownership-center-270608583004611

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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