Douglas County Housing Partnership

What Douglas County Housing Partnership does

Douglas County Housing Partnership (DCHP) is a multi-jurisdictional housing authority and public non-profit corporation established in 2003 under Colorado Revised Statutes § 29-1-204.5, jointly backed by Douglas County and the municipalities of Lone Tree, Castle Rock, Parker, and Castle Pines. Headquartered in Lone Tree, Colorado with approximately 12 staff, DCHP serves low- and moderate-income residents of Douglas County through an integrated platform combining affordable rental property management (Rio at the Rock, Oakwood Apartments, Oakwood Senior II, Stonecreek, Unity on Park, plus listings of partner-owned communities), Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 administration under a Colorado Division of Housing subcontract, HUD-certified housing counseling (homebuyer education, foreclosure mitigation, reverse mortgage counseling), and down payment assistance programs including a 30-year amortizing loan at 3% interest ($15,000) and a Shared Equity Finance Program (up to $41,000 or 20% of purchase price). DCHP holds HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency status and CHFA-approved Homebuyer Education Provider designation, making it the principal public-sector intermediary channeling federal and state housing subsidies into Douglas County.

Revenue is generated through a government-program administration model: appropriations from the five partner jurisdictions, HUD housing counseling grants, Colorado Division of Housing subcontracts (including voucher administration and Proposition 123 funding), and minimal direct program fees (e.g., a $75 online homebuyer course fee). Go-to-market is sales-led via in-person consultations at the Lone Tree office, managed property sites, and referral channels through partner lenders, realtors, and social service agencies; pricing for most services is free, with mortgage products structured as low-interest second-position loans. Underlying technology is limited to Yardi property management software for affordable housing operations. Since 2005, DCHP has provided over $6.5 million in down payment assistance and currently serves residents across Lone Tree, Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch, and Castle Pines, with an active expansion mandate tied to the Proposition 123 regional partnership goal of over 1,000 new affordable units across the county over three years.

Name

Douglas County Housing Partnership

Legal name

Douglas County Housing Partnership

Website

https://douglascountyhousingpartnership.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Douglas County Housing Partnership is a Colorado multi-jurisdictional housing authority providing affordable rental property management, Section 8 voucher administration, down payment assistance, and HUD-certified housing counseling to low- and moderate-income residents of Douglas County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Administration of Housing Programs (92511), Lessors of Real Estate (5311), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Voucher & Rental Assistance Programs (Tenant-Based/Project-Based) (FSALAKAI), Down Payment Assistance (DPA) & Homebuyer Subsidy Programs (FSALAKAE), Affordable Housing / Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Mortgage Origination (FSALAAAM), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Housing counseling programs
• Down payment assistance
• Rental assistance programs
• Multi-jurisdictional housing authority

Headquarters

HQ city

Lone Tree

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Program Administration: DCHP operates as a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency and multi-jurisdictional housing authority, funded through government appropriations from partner jurisdictions (City of Lone Tree, Town of Castle Rock, Town of Parker, City of Castle Pines, and Douglas County), HUD grants, Colorado Division of Housing subcontracts, and program fees for housing counseling services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Douglas County Housing Partnership is a multi-jurisdictional housing authority and HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency that provides affordable rental housing, down payment and shared equity financial assistance, and HUD-certified housing counseling to residents of Douglas County, Colorado. The organization manages its own portfolio of affordable apartment communities, administers the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program as a subcontractor of the Colorado Division of Housing, and offers homebuyer education, foreclosure mitigation, and reverse mortgage counseling services.

Product overview

Douglas County Housing Partnership (DCHP) is a multi-jurisdictional housing authority that offers a portfolio of affordable housing programs and manages rental properties across Douglas County, Colorado. The organization operates as a platform of interconnected services rather than a single product: it provides rental housing through apartment communities (including DCHP-managed properties like Rio at the Rock, Oakwood Apartments, Oakwood Senior II, Stonecreek, and Unity on Park, as well as partner-owned communities), rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 program, and homeownership support through Down Payment Assistance, the Amortizing Loan Program, and Shared Equity Finance Program. DCHP also offers housing counseling services including homebuyer education classes, foreclosure mitigation counseling, and reverse mortgage counseling. The organization has provided over $6.5 million in down payment assistance since 2005.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rio at the Rock Subsidized senior apartment community offering 33 one-bedroom apartments for very-low-income seniors age 62+ and eligible adults with disabilities age 55+, located at 403 Perry Street in Downtown Castle Rock.
• Oakwood Apartments Affordable 55+ apartment community offering one- and two-bedroom floor plans with accessible units, pet-friendly options, community gardens, dog park, and walking paths, located at 559 Oakwood Drive in Castle Rock.
• Oakwood Senior II Senior apartment community offering one- and two-bedroom apartments for qualifying seniors age 55+ and adults with disabilities, located at 549 Oakwood Drive in Castle Rock.
• Stonecreek Apartments Naturally occurring affordable community offering one- and two-bedroom apartments with washer/dryer in each unit, patio access, on-site pool, community garden, and picnic area, located at 532 Oakwood Drive in Castle Rock.
• Unity on Park Affordable studio and one-bedroom apartments with half the homes reserved for individuals with disabilities; features elevator access, accessible units, free parking, and pet-friendly options in Castle Rock.
• Down Payment Assistance Program Program helping low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers purchase homes in Douglas County by enabling borrowing at low interest rates; income must be at or below 80% AMI and property price cannot exceed $556,000.
• Amortizing Loan Program Traditional second mortgage for down payment assistance: 30-year amortizing loan at 3% interest, $15,000 with 100% of proceeds going toward down payment, closing costs, and principal reduction (monthly payment of $63.24).
• Shared Equity Finance Program Non-amortizing, deferred second-position lien providing funding of up to 20% of purchase price, up to $41,000; borrowers must meet all Down Payment Assistance requirements and qualify for a conventional first mortgage.
• Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Mediation service at no cost to Douglas County residents to prevent mortgage defaults, assist lenders and borrowers in working out defaults, and resolve foreclosure actions; established in partnership with the Douglas County Public Trustee's Office.
• Reverse Mortgage Counseling HUD-certified counseling for persons interested in obtaining a reverse mortgage (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage/HECM), a loan for people aged 62+ that uses home equity as collateral.
• Homebuyer Education Class Free six-hour in-person class held monthly (third Saturday) taught by HUD-certified housing counselor; covers budgeting, credit, loan applications, selecting a Realtor, contracts, appraisals, insurance, inspections, and foreclosure prevention; certificate satisfies CHFA requirements.
• Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Rental assistance vouchers helping low-income households pay for housing in the private rental market; DCHP serves as sub-contractor of the Colorado Division of Housing for voucher administration in Douglas County.
• Housing Navigator Service One-on-one service helping Douglas County residents identify and secure housing that meets their needs; works with residents to understand their situation, explain options, connect with resources, and navigate community partner services.
• eHome America Online Homebuyer Education Course Self-paced online homebuyer education course delivered through eHome America for a $75 non-refundable fee; satisfies CHFA and most Colorado first-time homebuyer assistance program requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $6.5 million in down payment assistance provided since 2005
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• City of Lone TreecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner jurisdiction providing financial support and governance. DCHP main office is located in Lone Tree. City appoints board member to DCHP Board of Directors.
• Town of Castle RockcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner jurisdiction providing financial support, governance, and grant funding. DCHP manages multiple properties in Castle Rock including Rio at the Rock, Oakwood Apartments, and Stonecreek. Town provided $15,000 grant for Rio at the Rock mural project.
• Town of ParkercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner jurisdiction providing financial support and governance. DCHP manages properties serving Parker residents including Copper Steppe Apartments and South Range Crossings.
• City of Castle PinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner jurisdiction providing financial support and governance. Appointed board member serves on DCHP Board of Directors.
• Douglas CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner jurisdiction providing financial support, governance, and administrative oversight. County Commissioner appointed to DCHP Board. DCHP serves unincorporated Douglas County areas.
• Denver Metro Association of RealtorssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate industry partner providing homebuyer referrals and supporting homeownership programs through access to member realtors.
• Partnership of Douglas County GovernmentssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership organization coordinating housing initiatives across Douglas County jurisdictions.
• Well Spring CommunitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner providing services and resources to Douglas County residents seeking housing assistance.
• Private DeveloperssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCHP works with private developers to provide affordable rental housing for low-income households. Properties developed in partnership include Lincoln Pointe Lofts (with MBR Development, 2004) and Reserve at Castle Highlands (with Trammel Crow Residential, 2004).
• Douglas County Public Trustee's OfficesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty office partnering with DCHP on Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling program to reduce foreclosures in Douglas County.
• Approved LenderssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of CHFA-participating lenders working with DCHP homebuyer programs for mortgage financing and down payment assistance processing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Colorado Division of Housing: State-level housing agency that funds and subcontracts with local housing authorities including DCHP. Comparable in administering state rental assistance, multi-family programs, and affordable housing funding, but operating state-wide rather than within a single county.
• Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA): State housing finance agency providing down payment assistance, mortgage financing, and homebuyer education oversight across Colorado. Directly comparable as the state partner approving DCHP's homebuyer education and DPA program structure.

Emerging players

• Mercy Housing Mountain Plains: Non-profit affordable housing developer and operator active in the Denver metro region including Douglas County. Comparable in providing affordable rental units, supportive housing, and resident services, though operating as a non-profit owner rather than a public housing authority.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit operating in Colorado that develops and preserves affordable housing and provides counseling and resident services. Comparable in mission and resident-services offerings, though operating at national scale and as a developer rather than a public authority.

Direct peers

• Aurora Housing Authority: Colorado municipal housing authority providing Section 8 vouchers, public housing, and affordable housing programs in Aurora. Comparable public housing authority model delivering similar services within a defined Colorado jurisdiction.
• Jefferson County Housing Authority: Colorado county housing authority providing Section 8 vouchers, affordable rental, and housing counseling across Jefferson County. Comparable governmental housing authority structure administering federal and state affordable housing programs within a defined Colorado geography.
• Denver Housing Authority: Colorado municipal housing authority administering public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and affordable housing programs in Denver. Directly comparable as a Colorado-based HUD-affiliated public housing authority delivering the same family of housing services (vouchers, counseling, rental assistance) within a single jurisdiction.
• Boulder County Housing Authority: Colorado county-level housing authority providing similar affordable housing programs, down payment assistance, and property management across Boulder County. Closely comparable multi-jurisdictional housing authority model serving a high-cost Colorado county.

Others

• Partnership of Douglas County Governments: Regional intergovernmental partnership coordinating housing and other initiatives across Douglas County jurisdictions. Comparable as a coordinating/strategic body collaborating with DCHP on regional housing strategy rather than delivering housing services directly.

Regional players

• Arapahoe County Housing Authority: Adjacent Colorado county housing authority providing comparable services (vouchers, counseling, affordable housing) in neighboring Arapahoe County. Strong functional parallel, with the primary distinction being the geographic boundary it serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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