Tchp Inc

What Tchp Inc does

Housing Channel (legal entity: Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc., DBA Housing Channel) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing organization founded in 1991 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. It is certified as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) and as a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, and it serves low-to-moderate income households across North Texas, including Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Irving, and Grand Prairie. The organization's core offering is a vertically integrated homeownership platform that combines free HUD-certified homebuyer education (orientation, financial fitness, pre-purchase workshop, and a Framework online class), one-on-one housing counseling, and administration of municipal down payment assistance programs with assistance amounts ranging up to $60,000 per buyer.

Beyond education and program administration, Housing Channel develops and sells affordable homes through signature projects including Carroll Park (a ~200-home Fort Worth Community Land Trust community with homes starting at $135,000), Heritage Crossing Townhomes in Irving, Bel Air on Abram in Arlington, and Diamond Hill-Jarvis Heights in Fort Worth. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Partnership Realty Services, LLC, manages a portfolio of affordable rental properties including Wynn Terrace Senior Cottages and multiple apartment communities across Tarrant County. Specialized programs include Hard Hats for Heroes (veteran home repairs) and Renovation U (college student renovation partnership).

Housing Channel operates as a nonprofit and does not develop proprietary technology, algorithms, or software platforms; its capabilities are program administration, housing counseling, real estate development, and property management. Revenue is sourced from municipal government contracts (down payment assistance program administration), rental income, home sales, charitable donations and grants (Rainwater Charitable Foundation, Hallberg Foundation, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, PNC, Cadence, Simmons, Regions), and corporate sponsorships. The organization is governed by a board of directors with Donna VanNess serving as President, supported by a team of approximately 16 staff including HUD-certified housing advisors, a construction operations manager, and project coordinators.

Name

Tchp Inc

Legal name

Tarrant County Housing Partnership, Inc.

Website

https://tchp.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Housing Channel is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and HUD-certified Community Housing Development Organization serving low-to-moderate income households in North Texas with free homebuyer education, municipal down payment assistance administration, affordable home development, and rental property management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing / Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Mortgage Origination (FSALAAAM), Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

Keywords

• Affordable housing development
• Homebuyer education
• Down payment assistance
• Housing counseling services
• Community housing development

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Down Payment Assistance Program Administration: Housing Channel administers government-funded down payment and closing cost assistance programs on behalf of Tarrant County, the City of Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, Irving, and Grand Prairie. As a CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization), they receive federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds to support these activities.
2. Rental Property Management: Through Partnership Realty Services, LLC (their real estate management subsidiary), Housing Channel manages multiple affordable rental properties across Tarrant County including Wynn Terrace Senior Cottages, Beaty Street Community, Water Lane Apartments, Herrick Court Apartments, Greystoke Apartments, Heritage Manor Apartments, Tall Timbers, Aspen Oaks, and Plaza Apartments. Income is generated through monthly rental payments.
3. Home Sales and Development: Housing Channel develops and sells affordable homes through signature projects like Carroll Park, Bel Air on Abram, Heritage Crossing, and Diamond Hill-Jarvis Heights. Revenue comes from home sales to qualified buyers. The community land trust model keeps land ownership separate from home sales, with buyers paying a ground lease fee ($37.50/month for Carroll Park).
4. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Housing Channel receives charitable donations and grants from foundations (Rainwater Charitable Foundation, Elizabeth L. and Russell F. Hallberg Foundation), corporations, and government entities to fund operations and housing development programs.
5. Corporate Sponsorships (Hard Hats for Heroes): Corporate sponsors fund the Hard Hats for Heroes program which assists low-income veterans with exterior home repairs. Sponsors include Wells Fargo (Presenting), NBT (Signature), ProTItleTX, HREBA, Floor & Decor, and SMS Azul.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Housing Channel is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing organization (CHDO-designated) that delivers free HUD-approved homebuyer education and counseling, administers municipal down payment assistance programs, develops and sells affordable for-sale housing, and operates rental property management for low- and moderate-income households across North Texas. The organization also coordinates home repair grants for low-income veterans and runs a Community Land Trust to keep homes permanently affordable across generations.

Product overview

Housing Channel is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing organization offering an integrated suite of homeownership services in North Texas. The organization operates as a multi-service platform combining education programs (Homebuyer Orientation, Financial Fitness Class, Pre-Purchase Homebuyer Education Workshop, Framework Online Class, and Lender/Realtor Orientation), down payment assistance programs (Tarrant County HAP up to $50,000, Fort Worth HAP up to $25,000, Dallas DHAP up to $60,000, Arlington AHAP up to $20,000, Irving and Grand Prairie programs), housing developments (Carroll Park community land trust homes, Heritage Crossing Townhomes, Bel Air on Abram, Diamond Hill-Jarvis Heights), affordable rental properties (Wynn Terrace Senior Cottages, multiple apartment communities), veterans assistance (Hard Hats for Heroes), and real estate acquisition/renovation programs. All services are coordinated through HUD-certified housing advisors and delivered via in-person classes, virtual sessions, and individual counseling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HUD-Approved Homebuyer Education Class An 8-hour HUD-approved first-time homebuyer education course available in person and via live virtual classes. Issues a completion certificate that buyers use to qualify for down payment assistance and home loan programs. Targeted at first-time low- and moderate-income homebuyers in North Texas.
• Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program Administration Administration of municipal down payment assistance programs (including the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and City of Arlington DPA programs) that provide eligible first-time homebuyers with grants or forgivable loans to cover down payment and closing costs. Targeted at households participating in the HUD-approved homebuyer education pipeline.
• Community Land Trust (CLT) Affordable Home Sales Development and resale of single-family homes held in a Community Land Trust at permanently affordable prices. Income-eligible first-time buyers purchase the home but lease the land, preserving affordability across future resales through a shared-equity formula. Targeted at low- and moderate-income first-time buyers.
• Affordable Rental Property Management Ownership and management of a portfolio of affordable rental units leased to income-restricted households. Provides below-market rental housing for low- and moderate-income families in North Texas.
• Veteran Home Repair Assistance Program Coordination of grant-funded critical home repairs for low-income veteran homeowners, including contractor procurement and project oversight. Targeted at low-income veterans in the North Texas service area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Down payment assistance up to $60,000 available for eligible homebuyers through multiple municipal programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Fort Worth Community Land Trust (FWCLT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Strategic partnership to develop Carroll Park, the inaugural project of the Fort Worth Community Land Trust. FWCLT maintains land ownership while Housing Channel develops and sells homes. This community land trust model keeps homes permanently affordable. Saida Santiago serves as CLT Steward. Buyers sign ground leases with FWCLT for $37.50/month.
• Kronberg Urbanists + ArchitectssecondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Leading site planning and architectural design for Carroll Park. Known for expertise in urban infill housing. Design incorporates Craftsman-style architecture shaped by Rosemont Neighborhood Association input.
• PathfinderssecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner agency providing one-on-one financial coaching to help community members build personal financial skills and set realistic finance goals.
• Workforce Solutions for Tarrant CountysecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Referral partner providing job training and career resources for income-building support. Helps households improve earning potential before pursuing homeownership.
• Framework HomeownershipsecondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Partnership for online pre-purchase education. Framework's self-paced homebuyer course meets HUD guidelines and is accepted by most local and national mortgage products. Provides alternative to in-person classes.
• Partnership Realty Services, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Housing Channel's real estate management subsidiary managing all affordable rental properties including Wynn Terrace, Beaty Street, Water Lane, Herrick Court, Greystoke, Heritage Manor, Tall Timbers, Aspen Oaks, and Plaza Apartments.
• 6StonessecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Community partner organization collaborating on neighborhood revitalization efforts.
• Ebby Halliday RealtorssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Realty partner with dedicated agent Natalie Winchester providing buyer representation for Housing Channel's featured homes including Carroll Park.
• MKG Homes, Place Strategies Inc, KRS Realty Advisors, ERN ArchitectssecondaryTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Development and real estate professional partners supporting Housing Channel's housing development projects.
• Councilmembers Jeanette Martinez and Elizabeth BecksecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Fort Worth City Councilmembers providing support for Carroll Park project funding and community engagement.
• City of ArlingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Contributed federal HOME funding and sold vacant land to Housing Channel for Wynn Terrace Senior Cottage Community development. Partnership enables affordable rental housing for seniors 55+ in East Arlington.
• University of Texas at Arlington CAPPAsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs designed Wynn Terrace Senior Cottage Community. Student architects created cottage-style architecture with modern design touches.
• City of IrvingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership for Heritage Crossing Townhomes development aligns with City's vision for walkable, revitalized Heritage Crossing District. City support enables medium-density development with live/work units.
• City of Fort Worth and HUDcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Diamond Hill-Jarvis Heights development in partnership with City of Fort Worth and HUD. $1.05M CDBG funds for infrastructure, $1.35M HOME funds for construction. City Councilmember Sal Espino championed infrastructure upgrades.
• East Arlington Renewal Association and Neighborhood Leader Sue PhillipssecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Community partners guiding architectural design and site planning for Bel Air on Abram development. Influenced English cottage styling and butterfly garden feature.
• Former Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams and City LeaderssecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Led collaborative vision for Bel Air on Abram project as part of broader East Arlington revitalization strategy.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grounded Solutions Network: National membership organization for community land trusts and shared-equity homeownership programs. Housing Channel's Carroll Park/FWCLT project is a textbook Grounded Solutions-style initiative, making the network directly comparable on CLT methodology and permanent affordability framework.
• National Community Stabilization Trust: Active partner (NBT subsidiary) of Housing Channel on Hard Hats for Heroes. Nonprofit focused on neighborhood stabilization through responsible sale of foreclosed and vacant properties to nonprofits and mission-driven buyers, directly comparable to Housing Channel's We Buy Homes acquisition program.
• Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC): Texas-based 501(c)(3) affordable housing nonprofit providing homebuyer education, down payment assistance, and rental housing across the state. Directly comparable to Housing Channel in mission, funding model (HOME funds, CHDO-style programs), and DPA program administration.
• Fort Worth Community Land Trust: Direct strategic partner of Housing Channel on Carroll Park. Comparable as a community land trust stewarding permanently affordable homeownership in Fort Worth, but FWCLT focuses on land stewardship while Housing Channel brings development, financing, and counseling capacity to the partnership.

Broad incumbents

• Raza Development Fund: National Latino-focused CDFI financing affordable housing and community facilities. Comparable to Housing Channel in deploying New Markets Tax Credits and HOME-style funding for affordable developments, but with national scope and greater capital deployment capacity.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing organization owning/operating 50,000+ affordable homes. Comparable in combining housing development with resident services and counseling, but operates nationally with multifamily rental focus rather than Housing Channel's for-sale, single-family, and CLT model.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Largest nonprofit affordable housing developer globally. Comparable in offering integrated homeownership pathways (sweat-equity building, counseling, mortgage products) to low-income households, but operates nationally and at vastly greater scale than Housing Channel's regional North Texas footprint.
• NeighborWorks America: National network of 240+ nonprofit affordable housing and community development organizations. Housing Channel operates in a similar mold to individual NeighborWorks members (HUD-certified counseling, CHDO-equivalent, DPA administration), but NeighborWorks provides national scope, training, and capital that Housing Channel lacks.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and CDFI. Comparable in mission of developing and preserving affordable rental and for-sale housing, but operates at massive national scale with programmatic policy advocacy and LIHTC syndication capabilities exceeding Housing Channel's regional capacity.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National CDFI supporting local nonprofits in affordable housing and community development. Directly comparable to Housing Channel in mission but operates with substantially more capital deployment and a broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

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