New Housing Ohio

What New Housing Ohio does

New Housing Ohio, Inc. (NHO) is a private nonprofit founded in 1995 in Lebanon, Ohio (originally as New Housing Opportunities, Inc.) that develops, owns, and manages affordable and supportive housing for mentally ill, developmentally and physically disabled, substance-using, formerly incarcerated, and homeless populations. Headquartered at 1160 E. Main St., Lebanon, with a secondary office in Tiffin, Ohio serving Northwest Ohio, the organization operates three core service lines: congregate living facilities (including group homes, the Bernie's Place emergency shelter in Warren County, and the Morrison House transitional facility in Seneca County), multi-family affordable housing properties distributed across Butler, Clinton, Preble, Seneca, and Warren Counties, and supportive services built around a Housing First philosophy with on-site case management, individualized service plans, benefits management, and financial literacy training using the FDIC Money Smart Curriculum. Operations are delivered through a corporate structure of nine separate corporations and several quasi-independent programs, including wholly owned subsidiaries THR, Inc. (Butler County) and The Nest Recovery Homes (Warren County).

NHO's business model is grant- and rent-funded rather than commercial. Revenue is sourced from federal agencies (U.S. Housing and Urban Development), state agencies (Ohio Development Services Agency, Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services), regional institutions (Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Interact for Health, Finance Fund), county mental health and recovery boards across multiple Ohio counties, the local United Way, and individual donations accepted by mail, drop-off, and online. Resident intake is referral-driven through partner organizations, county mental health boards, and a centralized email/fax process, with eligibility typically tied to income, special needs status, and county residency for individual programs. There is no publicly disclosed pricing or commercial marketing motion; acquisition of new residents is relationship-mediated rather than market-mediated.

Leadership has been stable for two decades under CEO Scott Boone (since 2004) and President & COO Teresa Carrier (since 2002), supported by VP & CAO Shannon Stamper, Facilities Director Patrick Baldwin (since 2009), and specialized group care and case management staff. The organization is privately held with no disclosed parent company, venture, or private equity backing, and operates on a 51–100 employee headcount with technology limited to a Squarespace website and an internal Citrix staff portal — no public API, SDK, or AI capabilities are offered.

Name

New Housing Ohio

Legal name

New Housing Ohio, Inc.

Website

https://newhousingohio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

New Housing Ohio is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit founded in 1995 that develops, owns, and manages affordable and supportive housing across five Ohio counties, serving mentally ill, developmentally disabled, substance-using, formerly incarcerated, and homeless populations through congregate living facilities, multi-family affordable housing, and Housing First supportive services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC), Housing & Placement Coordination (Assisted Living, Memory Care, SNF) (HSABAIAL)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Supportive housing programs
• Congregate living facilities
• Transitional housing services
• Nonprofit housing development

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Subsidies: New Housing Ohio operates as a nonprofit housing developer and receives funding through government agencies including Ohio Development Services Agency, Ohio Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Housing and Urban Development, and various county mental health boards. They manage subsidy programs in Butler County and Warren Counties.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts donations through mail, drop-off, and online channels. Donors contribute to support affordable housing and supportive services for individuals in need.
3. Partner Funding and Grants: Multiple partner organizations provide funding and guidance including Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services, The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Interact for Health, and Finance Fund.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

New Housing Ohio is a nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of specialized housing serving mentally ill, developmentally disabled, substance users, homeless, and formerly incarcerated populations across Ohio. It operates three core lines: congregate living facilities (group homes, Bernie's Homeless Shelter, Morrison House transitional housing), multi-family affordable housing properties across multiple counties, and enhanced permanent supportive services including Housing First case management and benefits coordination.

Product overview

New Housing Ohio operates as a developer, owner, and manager of specialized housing consisting of three core service lines: (1) Congregate Living Facilities providing group homes, emergency shelters (Bernie's Homeless Shelter), and transitional housing (Morrison House); (2) Multi-Family Affordable Housing properties across Butler, Clinton, Preble, Seneca, and Warren Counties; and (3) Supportive Services including case management, benefits management, and community building programs. The organization utilizes a Housing First philosophy and serves mentally ill, developmentally disabled, addicted, formerly incarcerated, and homeless populations throughout Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Congregate Living Facilities Group homes for developmentally and physically disabled individuals requiring supervision and assistance with daily living activities; Bernie's Homeless Shelter (90-day emergency shelter for Warren County residents); and Morrison House (up to 6-month transitional living facility for Seneca County residents).
• Multi-Family Affordable Housing Affordable and supportive rental housing serving low-income and disabled individuals across Butler, Clinton, Preble, Seneca, and Warren Counties in Ohio, utilizing multiple subsidy programs including the Returning Home Ohio program for residents transitioning from incarceration in Butler County.
• Supportive Services Enhanced permanent supportive housing model built on the Housing First philosophy, including on-site case management, individualized service plans, community building, benefits management (SSI/SSDI, Medicare/Medicaid, Food Stamps), and financial literacy training using FDIC Money Smart Curriculum to help tenants maintain stable housing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Residents maintain stable housing through Housing First philosophy that prioritizes housing stability before addressing other life changes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Mental Health Recovery Services of Warren and Clinton CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty mental health board providing funding and guidance for supportive housing services in Warren and Clinton Counties.
• West Ohio Food BankmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood bank providing food assistance resources for NHO residents and group home facilities.
• Corporation for Supportive HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit providing expertise, training, and potential funding for supportive housing development and operations.
• Firelands Regional Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partnership for health services integration in supportive housing facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Church Residences: One of the largest nonprofit affordable housing developers in the U.S., headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Operates senior housing and supportive housing across Ohio with significant HUD/LIHTC portfolio — broader scale but overlapping mission and geography.
• Mercy Housing: One of the largest U.S. nonprofit affordable housing organizations, operating supportive housing across many states. Broader national scale and portfolio but directly comparable mission and LIHTC/HUD-funded operating model.

Direct peers

• Lighthouse Youth Services: Cincinnati-based nonprofit providing housing, case management, and supportive services for at-risk youth and families in southwest Ohio. Overlapping service geography and supportive housing operating model.
• Homefull: Dayton, Ohio-based nonprofit providing permanent supportive housing, recovery housing, and shelter for homeless and disabled populations in southwest Ohio. Operates Housing First model with similar funder mix and target populations.
• Wallick Communities: Ohio-based developer and operator of affordable and supportive housing, including HUD-assisted and tax-credit properties across the Midwest. Directly comparable property portfolio and supportive services model.
• Cincinnati Union Bethel: Cincinnati-based nonprofit operating supportive housing, mental health, and recovery services. Direct geographic and service-line overlap with NHO's southwest Ohio operations.
• Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana: Large nonprofit operating supportive housing, behavioral health, and addiction recovery programs across Ohio and Indiana. Directly comparable mission, funding mix (government + donations), and target populations (homeless, disabled, MH/addiction).
• Shelterhouse: Dayton, Ohio nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for homeless populations. Comparable shelter/transitional housing service line and Housing First approach.

Others

• Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO): Statewide Ohio advocacy and capacity-building coalition for homeless and housing-insecure populations. Not an operator, but a primary industry association and policy voice that shapes the funding environment NHO operates in.
• Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH): National nonprofit intermediary that provides funding, training, and technical assistance to supportive housing providers like NHO (existing partner). Not a direct operator but a key ecosystem player and source of best-practice standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/newhousingohio
• Facebookfacebook.com/newhousingohio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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