Housing Consortium of the East Bay

What Housing Consortium of the East Bay does

Housing Consortium of the East Bay (HCEB) is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1996 and headquartered in Oakland, California. HCEB creates inclusive communities for individuals with developmental disabilities, seniors, and unhoused populations through a portfolio of 43 properties across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, plus five active programs (Project Homebase, Soul Sanctuary, Rodeway Homes, Next Steps Interim Housing, and Opportunity Village). The organization operates as an integrated provider combining real estate ownership/management with resident service coordination and housing navigation, serving 550+ tenants and 350+ clients. Product offerings span permanent supportive housing (e.g., Mandela Homes, University Homes, Brookfield Senior Gardens, Vineyard), interim housing/shelter programs, affordable housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (e.g., Jack Capon Villa, Magnolia Terrace, Lincoln Oaks Apartments), and market-rate single-room occupancy units (The Fremont Hotel at $700–$900/month).

HCEB's business model is multi-stream. Rental income from the owned portfolio provides a recurring revenue base, though most units operate at below-market or no-cost (referral-based) terms. The organization supplements rental income with government grants from Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and state/federal affordable housing programs, plus donations and corporate sponsorships accepted via an online platform on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cadences. Go-to-market is community-led and referral-driven: clients enter through the Alameda and Contra Costa Coordinated Entry systems, with partner healthcare agencies (Operation Dignity, ROOTS Community Clinic, Lifelong Medical, Healthcare for the Homeless) and housing authorities (Alameda Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the County of Alameda) acting as primary referral channels. Distribution also includes direct application processes for selected properties such as DeAnza Commons and Luella Fuller House.

From a technology standpoint, HCEB is not a technology company; its competitive position rests on physical housing stock, county-level regulatory standing, and human service coordination rather than proprietary software. The leadership team is led by Executive Director Darin Lounds (30+ years in housing services), with functional directors across Programs, Property Management, Asset Management, Administration & HR, and a Controller, supported by a small team of portfolio management, accounting, and development coordinators. There is no evidence of AI, proprietary platforms, or app-based service delivery.

Name

Housing Consortium of the East Bay

Legal name

Housing Consortium of the East Bay

Website

https://hceb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Housing Consortium of the East Bay is a nonprofit affordable housing organization operating 43 properties and five interim housing programs across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, serving individuals with developmental disabilities, seniors, and unhoused populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (623210), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB), Affordable & Public Housing Asset Management (BPAJAMAI)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Supportive housing programs
• Permanent supportive housing
• Homeless services
• Housing navigation

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Rental Income: HCEB generates revenue through rental income from its portfolio of 43 properties across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Units serve individuals with developmental disabilities, seniors, and formerly unhoused individuals at below-market rates.
2. Donations and Corporate Sponsorship: HCEB accepts one-time and recurring donations (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) from individuals and organizations. Corporate sponsorship packages are available for businesses seeking to support affordable housing initiatives.
3. Government Grants and Funders: HCEB operates as a recipient of government funding and grants from partner jurisdictions and agencies including Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and various state and federal housing programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HCEB develops, owns, and operates a portfolio of 43 affordable and supportive housing properties across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The organization runs five dedicated interim housing programs (Project Homebase, Soul Sanctuary, Rodeway Homes, Next Steps Interim Housing, and Opportunity Village) that provide housing navigation, shelter management, and personal care assistance for seniors, medically vulnerable individuals, and people experiencing homelessness. It pairs property management with resident service coordination, serving 550+ tenants and 350+ clients annually.

Product overview

HCEB is a non-profit housing organization operating a portfolio of 43 properties and 5 programs across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The organization provides quality affordable housing and supportive services through two interconnected offerings: a property portfolio of permanent supportive housing, interim housing, and affordable rental units serving individuals with developmental disabilities, seniors, and unhoused populations; and dedicated interim housing programs (Project Homebase, Soul Sanctuary, Rodeway Homes, Next Steps Interim Housing, and Opportunity Village) that provide housing navigation, shelter management, and personal care assistance. The organization serves 550+ tenants and 350+ clients across its residential communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Homebase

Quantifiable outcome

• 550+ tenants housed across property portfolio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Operation DignitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing outreach services and referrals to HCEB's Project Homebase and Soul Sanctuary interim housing programs for seniors and medically vulnerable clients.
• ROOTS Community CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing referrals to HCEB's Project Homebase program for clients in need of supportive housing.
• Lifelong MedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing referrals for seniors and medically vulnerable clients to Soul Sanctuary and Project Homebase programs.
• Healthcare for the HomelesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing referrals for medically fragile and unhoused individuals to Rodeway Homes in Hayward.
• Hope SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing housing navigation and access to additional critical services at Opportunity Village in Antioch.
• CORE (Community Overcoming Recovery Effects)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing continuity of care and engagement services for residents transitioning from encampments to Opportunity Village.
• Alameda Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing authority partner providing referrals for affordable housing at Jack Capon Villa and other properties.
• Housing Authority of the County of AlamedacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty housing authority providing referrals for Magnolia Terrace and other affordable housing communities.
• East Bay InnovationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization managing referrals for CCT Eden Commons and CCT Flanders House for adults with disabilities exiting skilled nursing facilities.
• MPI (Property Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty management partner handling property management services for Mandela Homes while HCEB provides resident services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer/operator with significant Bay Area presence. Comparable in combining affordable housing with resident services; vastly larger scale and national footprint.
• EAH Housing: Major Bay Area and Hawaii-based affordable housing nonprofit managing thousands of affordable and supportive housing units. Comparable mission and resident populations; broader geographic footprint and larger portfolio.
• MidPen Housing: Larger Bay Area affordable housing developer and operator managing thousands of units across Northern California. Directly comparable business model (affordable housing development + property management) but at significantly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Brilliant Corners: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing supportive housing for individuals exiting homelessness, often with special needs. Directly comparable in permanent supportive housing model and county-funded referral intake.
• LifeMoves: Silicon Valley/Bay Area nonprofit providing interim housing, shelter management, and supportive services for unhoused individuals and families. Comparable in program structure (interim housing, supportive services) and referral-based intake.
• Resources for Community Development: Berkeley-based nonprofit developing and managing affordable housing for low-income residents, including those with special needs, across the East Bay. Closely comparable in geography, populations served (IDD, special needs), and property-based service model.
• Abode Services: Bay Area nonprofit operating supportive and affordable housing with housing navigation and homeless services across multiple counties, including Alameda. Direct comparable in mission, population served, and service model.
• Hope Solutions: Pleasanton-based nonprofit providing housing and supportive services across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, including at Opportunity Village in partnership with HCEB. Direct comparable in geography, services, and unhoused population focus.
• The Kelsey: Bay Area nonprofit developing affordable, accessible housing specifically for people with disabilities. Comparable in disability-focused affordable housing mission and inclusion-oriented resident services.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity East Bay: East Bay affiliate providing affordable homeownership and rental housing for low-income families. Comparable in affordable housing mission and East Bay geography, but focused on homeownership pathways rather than supportive/PSH services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HOMEatHCEB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/housing-consortium-of-the-east-bay
• Instagraminstagram.com/hceb1996
• Xx.com/hceboakland

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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