Keuka Housing Council

What Keuka Housing Council does

Keuka Housing Council, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1986 and headquartered in Penn Yan, Yates County, New York, with a secondary Community Resource Center location also in Penn Yan. The organization is a HUD Certified Counseling Agency and Rural Preservation Company that delivers a portfolio of housing programs to low-to-moderate income residents of Yates County (and select programs in Schuyler County). Its core services span emergency housing and transitional shelter, a Home Repair Program offering deferred loans for health and safety repairs, a HUD-approved Homeownership Program with pre- and post-purchase counseling, foreclosure prevention counseling delivered through the New York State Attorney General's Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP), rental management with online rent payment, and a Tenant Portal for tenant account access. The organization employs 11-50 staff and is governed by a board.

The organization's technology footprint is intentionally light and operationally focused: a web-based application form, an online rental payment system, a tenant portal, and integration with the eHome America online homeownership education platform. There is no proprietary technology product. Counseling is delivered in person at office locations and remotely via phone, secure internet, Skype, and video channels, with bilingual (Spanish) and broader LEP support provided through MOU partnerships with Yates County Literacy Volunteers and Finger Lakes Community Health.

Keuka Housing Council operates on a non-commercial funding model. Primary revenue comes from federal grants (HUD, USDA), state grants (OTDA, NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal), and private foundation grants (Nord Family Foundation, William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation, regional Community Foundation). Fee-for-service revenue is nominal: First-Time Homebuyer Education is priced at $75 per family and the eHOME online course at $99, while foreclosure prevention counseling is provided free of charge. Customer segments include low-to-moderate income individuals and families, first-time homebuyers, distressed homeowners facing foreclosure, and homeless or housing-insecure individuals. Go-to-market is community-led, driven by referrals from HUD, Yates County Department of Social Services, the Finger Lakes Housing Consortium, and an extensive network of regional nonprofit partners supplemented by social media and community outreach.

Name

Keuka Housing Council

Legal name

Keuka Housing Council, Inc.

Website

https://keukahousingcouncil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Keuka Housing Council is a 501(c)(3) HUD Certified Counseling Agency in Penn Yan, NY, delivering emergency housing, home repair, homeownership education, foreclosure prevention, and rental assistance programs to low-to-moderate income residents of Yates County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Housing Counseling Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL)

Keywords

• Housing counseling services
• Affordable housing assistance
• Foreclosure prevention counseling
• Homeownership education programs
• Emergency housing shelters

Headquarters

HQ city

Penn Yan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Federal funding from HUD (United States Department of Housing and Urban Development) and USDA. State funding from OTDA (Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance) and NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal.
2. Foundation Grants: Funding from private foundations including The Nord Family Foundation and the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund.
3. Donations: Individual donations from community members supporting affordable housing initiatives.
4. Education Fees: Fees charged for First Time Homebuyers Education ($75 per family) and eHOME education ($99). Foreclosure prevention services are provided at no cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Keuka Housing Council is a HUD-certified nonprofit housing counseling agency that delivers emergency shelters, transitional housing, deferred home repair loans, homeownership education, foreclosure prevention counseling, and rental payment processing to low-to-moderate income residents of Yates County, NY. Services are funded by federal/state grants, private foundations, donations, and modest education course fees, and are delivered in person, by phone, or via online tools.

Product overview

Keuka Housing Council is a HUD-certified nonprofit housing counseling agency offering a portfolio of housing assistance programs for residents of Yates County, NY. The organization provides Emergency Housing with shelters and transitional housing, a Home Repair Program offering deferred loans for health and safety repairs, a HUD-approved Homeownership Program with education and counseling, Foreclosure Prevention Services through the state HOPP program, an online Rental Payments system, a Tenant Portal for account access, plus Resources, Volunteer, and Furniture Donations programs. These services are provided as distinct programs unified by the organization's mission to create stable and affordable housing solutions.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Housing Emergency shelters for individuals facing homelessness and transitional housing within Yates County, providing supportive housing programs for individuals or families facing housing insecurity.
• Home Repair Program Assists income-eligible homeowners in Yates County with repairs related to health and safety through deferred loans, covering structural problems, roofing, electrical, heating, plumbing, windows, doors, accessibility modifications, and septic systems.
• Homeownership Program HUD-approved housing counseling program offering homeownership education classes, one-on-one financial counseling, mortgage loan application assistance, and post-purchase counseling through nationally certified counselors.
• Foreclosure Prevention Services Free housing counseling partnership with NY State Office of the Attorney General's Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP), helping homeowners facing foreclosure with action plans, credit and budgeting, and lender negotiations.
• Rental Payments Online rent payment system allowing tenants to make monthly rent payments electronically through a web-based form.
• First Time Homebuyers Education Course HUD-approved homebuyer education class priced at $75 per family, covering the homeownership manual and credit reports, delivered in person.
• eHOME Online Homeownership Education Course Online homebuyer education course priced at $99 delivered through the eHome America platform, providing an alternative to in-person First Time Homebuyers Education.
• Tenant Portal Web-based portal providing tenants secure access to their housing information, account details, and online rent payment functionality.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yates County Department of Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner providing referrals and coordination for housing services to county residents in need.
• Finger Lakes Housing ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional consortium partner for housing initiatives in the Finger Lakes area.
• Yates County Literacy VolunteersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partner providing Spanish language services for Limited English Proficiency clients.
• New York State Rural Housing CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level coalition supporting rural housing initiatives that KHC participates in.
• Housing Assistance CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit supporting rural housing through technical assistance and resources.
• Finger Lakes Economic Development CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development partner supporting community growth.
• The Living WellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal mission organization partner for community services.
• Catholic CharitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based social services organization partner.
• Cornell Cooperative ExtensionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity extension partner for community education and resources.
• ProAction of Steuben and Yates, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity action agency partner serving the region.
• Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling & Referral Agency, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health partner for integrated services.
• Safe Harbors of the Finger LakesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional housing and support services partner.
• Lakeview Mental Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services partner for comprehensive client support.
• Arc of YatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization partner for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Finger Lakes Community HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU partner for Spanish language services for LEP clients.
• Our Town RocksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community organization partner.
• LawNY - Legal Assistance of Western NYminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal services partner providing assistance for housing-related legal matters.
• New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partnership through Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP) ensuring homeowners facing foreclosure have access to quality housing counseling providers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity of the Finger Lakes: Regional Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving the Finger Lakes region including Yates County. Comparable as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing housing-related services (home repair, homeownership pathways) to low-to-moderate income households in the same geography as KHC.
• Home HeadQuarters: Syracuse-based nonprofit HUD-certified counseling agency providing homeownership counseling, foreclosure prevention, and home repair programs across Central and Western New York. Comparable mission, HUD-approved status, and rural/urban-mix service model overlapping with KHC's counties.
• Housing Assistance Council (HAC): National nonprofit that supports rural housing through technical assistance, training, and lending to local rural housing organizations. KHC is explicitly partnered with HAC; it operates as a national-scale analog to KHC's local rural housing mission.
• New York State Rural Housing Coalition: Statewide coalition of rural housing providers across New York, of which KHC is a member. Comparable as a rural-focused housing advocacy and capacity-building organization serving overlapping constituents and overlapping NYS funding channels.
• PathStone Corporation: Rochester-based nonprofit providing rural and urban community development, housing, and farmworker housing services across the Finger Lakes and Western NY. Comparable HUD-funded rural housing portfolio, organizational scale, and geographic footprint overlapping Yates County.

Broad incumbents

• NeighborWorks America: National network of more than 250 nonprofit housing counseling and development organizations. Provides the framework, funding, and certification umbrella under which many local HUD-approved counseling agencies (including rural peers of KHC) operate.
• Money Management International (Clearpoint): Large national HUD-approved housing counseling agency offering foreclosure prevention, homebuyer education, and financial counseling across all 50 states. Comparable certification profile and core service lines, but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic reach than KHC.

Regional players

• CNY Fair Housing: Syracuse-based fair housing and housing counseling organization serving Central New York. Comparable as a HUD-supported housing counseling nonprofit in adjacent NY geography with overlapping client demographics and service categories.

Others

• Legal Assistance of Western New York (LawNY): Regional legal aid organization that is an explicit KHC partner providing housing-related legal assistance across Western and Central NY. Comparable as a regional safety-net partner serving the same low-income housing-insecure population in overlapping service geography.
• Finger Lakes Community Health: Federally qualified health center network in the Finger Lakes with an MOU partnership with KHC for Spanish-language housing counseling. Comparable as a community-based safety-net provider in the same geography serving overlapping low-income populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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