Partners Southeast

What Partners Southeast does

Partners Southeast is a nonprofit real estate development organization headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, founded in 2000 as the development arm of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (EBRPHA). It rebranded from "Partners for Progress" to Partners Southeast in 2017 and, under CEO J. Wesley Daniels Jr. (also EBRPHA CEO since 2018), has expanded into mixed-income residential development across seven southeastern U.S. states (Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida). The organization's core activities are planning, financing, constructing, and operating mixed-income communities, anchored by a $30 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant for the Ardendale transformation in Baton Rouge.

Its core products are three community types organized under the "Cypress" sub-brand: Family Communities (Cypress at Ardendale, Cypress River Lofts, Autumn Place, River South, Roosevelt Terrace, Cedar Pointe, Brookstown Place, Willow Creek, Cypress at Wards Creek, and the partnership-built Capstone at Scotlandville); Senior Communities (Cypress at Ardendale Senior, Cypress Pinchback, North Point Senior, and the Banyan-partnered Hollywood Heights & Acres); and the single-family Copper Oaks Subdivision. Construction is centered on energy-efficient residential building practices (in-unit washer/dryer, ADA accessibility, energy-efficient design) integrated with neighborhood-level ecosystem assets — community art placemaking via the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, computer labs, fitness facilities, gardens, walking/biking trails, and play infrastructure — to deliver the BR Choice Neighborhood model.

The business model monetizes through a layered capital stack on each project: Low Income Housing Tax Credit equity sales to institutional investors (e.g., RBC purchased $9.1M of LIHTC for Cypress Pinchback), Mortgage Revenue Bonds and tax-exempt construction financing from partner banks (Home Bank, Walker & Dunlop), federal/state grants (HUD Choice Neighborhoods, HUD CDBG-DR, FHLB Dallas Affordable Housing Program, Louisiana Office of Community Development), gap financing and ground leases from EBRPHA, and ongoing rental income from the ~500-unit stabilized portfolio (with Housing Choice voucher acceptance via EBRPHA). Targeted customer segments are seniors aged 62+, working families, mixed-income households spanning 30% of AMI to market-rate, veterans, and people with special needs, served through on-site leasing offices and channel partnerships. The company does not have a software/API product; technology differentiation is in the integrated, HUD-aligned community development methodology rather than a software platform.

Name

Partners Southeast

Legal name

Partners Southeast

Website

https://partnerssoutheast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Partners Southeast is a nonprofit real estate developer that builds and operates mixed-income, energy-efficient residential communities across seven southeastern U.S. states for families, seniors, and special-needs populations, serving as the development arm of the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Development

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Lessors of Other Real Estate Property (531190), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate Public-Private Partnership (PPP) & Infrastructure-Adjacent Real Estate Advisory (BPAJANAL), Affordable / Middle-Market CCRCs (HLADAEAJ), Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

Keywords

• Affordable housing development
• Mixed-income communities
• Neighborhood revitalization
• Public-private partnerships
• Residential property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Affordable Housing Rental Income: Revenue from renting affordable and market-rate residential units to tenants, including seniors, families, and mixed-income households. Tenants may use Housing Choice vouchers or pay market rates.
2. Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC): Federal tax credits awarded by state housing corporations (Louisiana Housing Corporation) that are sold to investors (e.g., RBC purchased $9.1M in credits) to generate equity for development
3. Government Grants and Subsidies: Grants from HUD CDBG-DR funds, FHLB Dallas Affordable Housing Program grants, and state Office of Community Development funding for disaster recovery and affordable housing development
4. Public-Private Partnership Financing: Gap financing loans, tax-exempt bonds, and construction financing from banking partners like Home Bank and Walker & Dunlap, structured through ground leases with housing authorities

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Partners Southeast is a nonprofit real estate developer that plans, finances, constructs, and operates quality mixed-income and affordable rental housing communities for families, seniors, and special-needs populations in the Southeast US. The company delivers these communities under the "Cypress" brand in partnership with the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority (EBRPHA), HUD, the Louisiana Housing Corporation, FHLB Dallas, and mission-aligned nonprofits. Revenue flows from rental income, Low Income Housing Tax Credits sold to investors, federal/state grants, and tax-exempt bond and construction financing.

Product overview

Partners Southeast operates as a portfolio of residential housing communities developed and managed in partnership with the East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority and various public/private partners. The company offers three main product types: Family Communities ( Cypress at Ardendale, Cypress River Lofts, Autumn Place, River South, Roosevelt Terrace, Cedar Pointe, Brookstown Place, Willow Creek, Cypress at Wards Creek, Capstone at Scotlandville), Senior Communities (Cypress at Ardendale Senior, Cypress Pinchback, North Point Senior, Hollywood Heights & Acres), and Single-Family Communities (Copper Oaks Subdivision). All communities are part of the BR Choice Neighborhood initiative and feature amenities such as community centers, computer labs, fitness facilities, playgrounds, and accessible design. The portfolio includes over 1,000 homes created with strategic investments in people, neighborhoods, and housing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cypress: Brand name for Partners Southeast's signature family and senior communities, representing Louisiana's iconic cypress tree as a symbol of strength and resilience.

Products and services

• Cypress Pinchback A 99-unit senior community focused on wellness and aging in place for residents 62 and older, featuring exercise room, walking trail, reading areas, computer lab, community garden, wheelchair accessibility, and educational programs. Part of the BR Choice Neighborhood initiative and named after P.B.S. Pinchback, Louisiana's first Black governor.
• Capstone at Scotlandville An 84-unit family community developed with Banyan Foundation at 8900 Elm Grove Garden Drive, replacing the former Elm Grove Gardens apartments. The $23 million development features fitness center, basketball court, community garden, picnic area, playground, clubhouse, business center, and paved walking trails.
• Cypress River Lofts An upscale, industrial-style family development with 19 energy-efficient homes at 1381 Duane Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. Features include in-unit washer/dryer, community center, community garden, and artwork/mural installations. Part of BR Choice Neighborhood.
• Hollywood Heights & Acres A senior living community developed in partnership with Banyan Foundation for residents aged 62 and older, with a grand opening celebrated February 14, 2025.
• Cypress at Ardendale A 362-unit mixed-income family community at 5800 Imagination Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, featuring modern, energy-efficient homes with community center, gym, computer lab, in-unit washer/dryer, and wheelchair-accessible units. Part of the BR Choice Neighborhood transformation plan.
• Cypress at Ardendale Senior A 70-unit senior independent living building at 1701 N Ardenwood Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, within the larger Ardendale mixed-income community. Features include community room, computer room, exercise room, urban park, fitness center, and computer learning lab. Part of the $300 million BR Choice initiative.
• Autumn Place A family-focused community with spacious 2-4 bedroom townhomes at 5656 Autumn Blossom Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805. Features include private driveways, generous outdoor space, playground, wheelchair accessibility, and in-unit washer/dryer. Part of BR Choice Neighborhood.
• River South A scattered-site mixed-income community consisting of 32 duplexes, two single-family homes, and a 12-unit garden-style apartment complex between Nicholson Dr. and Thomas H. Delpit Dr. Part of BR Choice Neighborhood.
• Roosevelt Terrace Townhome-style apartments offering 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units with all major appliances at 1255 W. Roosevelt Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, with on-site laundry facility near LSU Northgate. Part of BR Choice Neighborhood.
• Copper Oaks Subdivision An elegant single-family residential community on Mickens Road off Copper Oaks Dr. and Mickens Rd consisting of 11 single-family three- and four-bedroom luxury homes. Part of BR Choice Neighborhood.
• Cypress at Wards Creek A family community development shown in architectural renderings as a modern three-story building with angled design, large windows, and landscaped pathways. Part of BR Choice Neighborhood; in active development.
• North Point Senior A master-planned destination development at 5800-5825 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, on the former Earl K. Long charity hospital site, comprising mixed-income housing (senior and family) with healthcare, senior services, childcare/early childhood learning, and educational and recreational assets. Part of BR Choice Neighborhood.
• Cedar Pointe Family community with 3- and 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom homes at 6238 Cedar Pointe Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70812, with private driveways, enclosed garages, all major appliances including washer/dryer, residential clubhouse with business center, fitness area, fenced playground, and walking/biking trails. Part of BR Choice Neighborhood.
• Brookstown Place A welcoming family community at 6404 Howell Range Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, adjacent to BREC's Howell Park golf course. Offers 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes (1,300–1,527 sq ft) with front/back lawns, private driveways, community center with computer and meeting rooms, and outdoor children's play station. Part of BR Choice Neighborhood.
• Willow Creek A townhome rental community off Airline Highway and Greenwell Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70812, offering 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units with open floor plans, all major appliances, private driveways, private outdoor space, playground, and in-unit washer/dryer. Part of BR Choice Neighborhood.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,000+ low-income individuals and families impacted through EBRPHA housing programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• EntergymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2024Entergy's Power Through program provides backup power generation for Cypress Pinchback Senior Community through Generac generators, ensuring power resilience for senior residents.
• Milton J. WomackcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 17 May 2024Construction company that built Capstone at Scotlandville, an $23M, 84-unit family community.
• City of Baton RougecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2024City government partner in BR Choice Neighborhood initiative and CDBG financing for affordable housing developments.
• Banyan FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 August 2023Collaborative partnership for Capstone at Scotlandville, a $23M, 84-unit affordable family housing community. Banyan Foundation provides wraparound services including job training, GED classes, and financial wellness training. The partnership represents a model for combining quality affordable housing with social services.
• CORE Construction Services and Legette ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 2 May 2023Joint venture construction team for Cypress Pinchback with Legette qualifying as a minority-owned business. Construction team creates majority-minority joint venture partnerships.
• Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Curated art program for Partners Southeast communities, commissioning murals and artwork from local artists. Curated installations including 'Untitled Mural' of Cypress Tree by Skinny Dope, 'Rooted in Resiliency' by Brandon Juan Surtain, and 'The Untitled Mural of PBS Pinchback' by Kristen Downing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit operating senior, family, and supportive housing nationwide through LIHTC, HUD programs, and PPP structures; directly aligned in senior independent living and service-enriched housing with Partners Southeast's senior product line.
• National Church Residences: Large national nonprofit developer and operator of senior affordable housing, including independent living, assisted living, and CCRC-style communities; directly relevant to Partners Southeast's senior independent living product line.
• The Related Companies: Large national developer with one of the largest affordable housing portfolios in the U.S. (Related Affordable), pursuing mixed-income development using LIHTC and public financing — same financing stack but broader real-estate platform.

Direct peers

• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit with affordable rental development arm building mixed-income communities through LIHTC, public, and private capital; comparable mission, scale, and wraparound-services approach.
• Pennrose: Developer and manager of mixed-income and affordable multifamily housing with deep expertise in LIHTC, HUD financing, and transit-oriented community development; directly comparable product mix and funding-stack approach.
• The Michaels Organization: One of the nation's largest developers, owners, and managers of affordable, mixed-income, and market-rate housing; directly comparable on LIHTC-driven development, mixed-income community building, and large-scale public-private partnerships.
• WinnCompanies: National developer and operator of affordable, mixed-income, and market-rate housing, with significant LIHTC and HUD-assisted portfolio comparable in scale and resident-service orientation to Partners Southeast.
• Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH): Nonprofit developer and manager of mixed-income affordable housing with resident services and community-building focus; same nonprofit development DNA and LIHTC financing model as Partners Southeast.

Regional players

• BRIDGE Housing: West-coast-based nonprofit affordable and mixed-income developer with comparable LIHTC-driven multi-family pipeline and resident-services integration; regional limitation prevents direct competition but the operating model is highly comparable.

Others

• Urban Strategies Inc. HUD Choice Neighborhoods grantee manager and implementer working on CNI planning and implementation grants; comparable as a peer ecosystem partner in CNI-driven neighborhood transformation programs rather than a direct competing developer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/partnersSELA
• Facebookfacebook.com/PartnersSELA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/partners-southeast
• Instagraminstagram.com/partnersse

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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