Community Housing of Maine

Name

Community Housing of Maine

Legal name

Community Housing of Maine

Website

https://chomhousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Supportive housing services
• Homeless services
• Veteran housing
• Low-income housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Rental Revenue: CHOM generates revenue through rental payments from residents in its 1,024 affordable housing units across 86 properties. Residents typically pay rent based on their income levels as part of affordable housing programs.
2. Government Contracts and Grants: CHOM receives significant funding through government contracts and grants from federal, state, and local sources. This includes funding for developing and maintaining supportive housing, as well as services for specific populations such as veterans and homeless individuals.
3. Donations and Philanthropic Support: CHOM accepts donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support its mission. The organization has received grants from entities like Northern Light Health ($10,000 holiday donation) and CVS Health ($8.4 million investment).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community Housing of Maine develops, owns, and maintains supportive and affordable rental housing for vulnerable populations across Maine, operating 86 housing sites with 1,024 affordable units serving more than 1,300 residents. The organization pairs housing with collaborative partnerships and supportive services targeted at formerly homeless individuals and families, veterans, domestic violence survivors, and people with special needs or disabilities.

Product overview

Community Housing of Maine (CHOM) is a nonprofit organization that develops, owns, and maintains supportive and affordable housing across Maine. CHOM is Maine's largest supportive housing provider, operating 86 housing sites with 1,024 affordable units and housing over 1,300 residents. The organization pairs high-quality housing with collaborative partnerships and advocacy efforts that foster dignity, opportunity, and community inclusion. Services are not structured as a technology product platform but rather as direct housing and supportive services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Affordable Rental Housing Income-based affordable rental housing provided across 86 properties in Maine for low-income individuals and families. Rent is determined based on resident income through affordable housing programs, billed monthly.
• Permanent Supportive Housing Stable, affordable housing paired with collaborative support services for individuals and families who have experienced homelessness, designed to promote long-term stability and transformative outcomes.
• Veteran Supportive Housing Specialized supportive housing with tailored services for veterans and former service members experiencing housing instability in Maine.
• Domestic Violence Survivor Housing Safe housing options for individuals and families surviving domestic violence, providing secure accommodation and supportive services.
• Housing for People with Special Needs Accessible supportive housing with appropriate services for individuals with special needs and disabilities, addressing disability-related housing challenges.
• Affordable Housing Advocacy State and local advocacy efforts aimed at advancing affordable housing policy, funding, and supportive housing initiatives for vulnerable populations in Maine.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,300 residents currently housed across 86 properties and 1,024 affordable units
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Service Provider PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHOM partners with various service providers to deliver supportive services to residents. The organization maintains a page listing service provider partners who work with CHOM to provide comprehensive care.
• Enterprise Community PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHOM has been featured in Enterprise Community Partners' publications and has received support for affordable housing development initiatives.
• Thornton TomasettiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThornton Tomasetti provided sustainability consulting for LEED Platinum certified Elm Terrace housing and has featured CHOM projects in their annual reviews.
• Zachau ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerZachau Construction is a key development partner for CHOM projects including Phoenix Flats and other affordable housing developments in Maine.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: Large national nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator with 90,000+ units across 40 states. Comparable mission and operating model (nonprofit developer combining affordable housing with supportive services), but at materially larger national scale than CHOM.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit affordable housing developer, investor, and policy advocate. Comparable as a mission-aligned affordable housing organization; has featured CHOM projects and provides capital and technical assistance to nonprofit developers.
• National Church Residences: National nonprofit providing affordable housing and services for seniors and low-income families across 25+ states. Comparable as a large-scale nonprofit combining housing development with supportive services, particularly senior housing — relevant to CHOM's CVS-backed senior housing initiatives.

Others

• Boston Financial Investment Management: National LIHTC syndicator and affordable housing investor that has financed CHOM projects through multi-investor funds. Comparable as a capital partner in the affordable housing ecosystem, not a direct operating peer.
• MaineHousing: Maine's state housing finance agency providing LIHTC allocations, financing, and subsidies to affordable housing developers including CHOM. Not a direct competitor but a critical funding counterparty whose allocation decisions directly shape CHOM's development pipeline.
• Genesis Community Loan Fund: Maine-focused community development financial institution (CDFI) providing financing for affordable housing and community facilities. Comparable as a financing partner featured in CHOM's development pipeline, not a direct service peer.

Direct peers

• Preble Street: Maine nonprofit providing services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty, including housing programs, food services, and case management. Comparable as a same-state, mission-aligned service and housing provider addressing overlapping vulnerable populations.
• York County Shelter Programs: Maine-based nonprofit operating emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals and families. Directly comparable as a regional Maine supportive housing and homelessness services provider.
• Volunteers of America Northern New England: Regional nonprofit operating supportive housing, recovery programs, and services for veterans, homeless individuals, and families across Maine and Northern New England. Comparable in combining affordable housing development with wraparound supportive services for vulnerable populations.
• Avesta Housing: Maine-based nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator serving Southern Maine with multifamily affordable and supportive housing. Highly comparable as a same-state, same-mission nonprofit developer with a multi-property portfolio serving low-income residents.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CHOMhousing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-housing-of-maine
• Xx.com/CHOMhousing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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