Housing Network of Rhode Island

What Housing Network of Rhode Island does

Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) is a nonprofit membership coalition headquartered in Warwick, Rhode Island, founded in 1992 to serve as the statewide alliance of agencies committed to affordable housing development and community revitalization. The organization operates coalition-building, public support, and policy advocacy programs aimed at increasing and preserving the supply of high-quality affordable homes across Rhode Island, with member organizations collectively delivering thousands of affordable housing units statewide. Its programmatic portfolio includes Legislative and Policy Work (with a Legislative Tracker and the Our Homes, Our Votes voter engagement initiative), the Community Housing Land Trust of Rhode Island (with monitoring, buying, selling, and rental sub-programs), Homeownership Connection, and the Homes RI statewide movement launched in 2017. HNRI does not operate a proprietary technology platform; its digital footprint centers on a website that lists deed-restricted affordable homes, publicizes events, and surfaces advocacy resources.

HNRI is funded primarily through membership dues from nonprofit housing developers and housing authorities, supplemented by grants, sponsorships, and charitable contributions. Documented financial partners include RIHousing (Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation) and the State of Rhode Island's Building Homes Rhode Island program, with Annual Presenting Sponsors including Arthur J. Gallagher, LISC Rhode Island, and National Equity Fund. Member organizations such as Church Community Housing Development Corporation and Women's Development Corporation execute individual affordable housing developments (for example, the 54-unit West House II passive house senior project in Middletown and the 40-unit Pine View Apartments in Exeter, the first Rhode Island project to fully use the federal 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit), financed through layered LIHTC, federal, state, and philanthropic capital. HNRI's 2026 three-year Strategic Plan marks an organizational shift from a member service entity toward a broader housing alliance.

Name

Housing Network of Rhode Island

Legal name

Housing Network of Rhode Island

Website

https://housingnetworkri.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Housing Network of Rhode Island is a nonprofit statewide coalition, founded in 1992 and based in Warwick, RI, that unites affordable housing agencies to build, preserve, and advocate for affordable homes for low- and moderate-income Rhode Islanders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Coalition Services

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Fair Housing, Compliance & Housing Program Oversight (FSALAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Affordable housing coalition
• Housing policy advocacy
• Community land trust
• Affordable homeownership programs
• Nonprofit housing membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Organizational Operations: HNRI operates as the state's membership organization for agencies committed to affordable housing development. Revenue is generated through membership dues from member agencies and organizational operations focused on coalition building and advocacy.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HNRI operates as Rhode Island's statewide nonprofit membership coalition of affordable housing agencies, coordinating coalition building and policy advocacy, administering the Community Housing Land Trust of Rhode Island for perpetual affordable homeownership and rentals, and delivering the Homeownership Connection program to link prospective buyers with affordable units. Since 2017, the organization has branded its broader movement as Homes RI.

Product overview

Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) operates as a coalition-based non-profit organization rather than a commercial product company. Its 'offerings' consist of advocacy programs, land trust services, and member development coordination. The core programs include Legislative & Policy Work (with Legislative Tracker and Our Homes Our Votes sub-programs), the Community Housing Land Trust of Rhode Island (with monitoring, buying, selling, and rental sub-programs), and Homeownership Connection. The organization also maintains Homes RI as a branded initiative launched in 2017 for statewide coalition building. HNRI facilitates access to affordable housing through a portfolio of deed-restricted homes listed by member organizations, and publishes annual Year-In-Review reports and a 2026 Strategic Plan. Member projects include specific developments such as West House II (54-unit passive house senior housing) and Pine View Apartments (40-unit affordable rental), documented through their member projects portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Homes RI: A statewide movement to increase the supply of safe, healthy and affordable homes and decrease housing cost burden through cross sector partnership development and coalition building, launched in 2017.

Products and services

• Community Housing Land Trust of Rhode Island A community land trust service that maintains long-term housing affordability in Rhode Island by retaining ownership of land beneath homes and selling or renting only the homes to income-qualified buyers and renters, while monitoring compliance with deed restrictions.
• Homeownership Connection A resource and connection program that links prospective income-qualified homebuyers in Rhode Island with affordable homeownership opportunities and guidance provided by HNRI member organizations.
• Homes RI (Housing Opportunities Initiative) A branded statewide movement under HNRI that convenes cross-sector partners to increase and preserve affordable housing supply in Rhode Island through coalition building, public support, and policy advocacy.
• Affordable Homes Listings A directory of deed-restricted affordable homes for sale posted on HNRI's website on behalf of member partner organizations, including links to Zillow and OneHome property details and applicable HUD income limits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Historic state investments over five years have supported development and preservation of affordable homes serving low- and moderate-income residents
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered annual presenting sponsor and project partner.

• Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG)annual presenting sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Annual presenting sponsor of the Housing Network of Rhode Island, supporting the organization's mission to increase and preserve affordable housing across Rhode Island through coalition building and policy advocacy.
• LISC Rhode Islandannual presenting sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Annual presenting sponsor and strategic partner supporting affordable housing development in Rhode Island. LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) provides funding and support for community development.
• National Equity Fundannual presenting sponsorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Annual presenting sponsor and financial partner providing Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) investment and capital magnet fund support for affordable housing developments.
• Church Community Housing Development Corporationproject partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for West House II, a 54-unit passive house affordable rental development for older adults (55+) in Middletown, RI. Total development cost of $18,414,146 funded through State of Rhode Island Building Homes Rhode Island, Federal Historic Tax Credits, LIHTC, RIH First Mortgage, RIH HOME Loan, and LISC.
• Women's Development Corporationproject partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper partner for Pine View Apartments, a 40-unit new construction affordable housing project in Exeter, RI - the first in Rhode Island to fully utilize Federal 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit. Total development cost of $14,376,000 with funding from 4% LIHTC, State of Rhode Island Building Homes Rhode Island, RIHousing Capital Magnet Fund, HOME, Housing Trust Fund, and National Equity Fund.
• Newport Housing Authorityproject partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner that project-based eight vouchers in the Pine View Apartments development, supporting affordable housing for low income renters in Exeter, RI.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that invests capital, develops policy, and delivers programs in affordable housing. Has both LIHTC syndication and coalition-building functions that overlap with HNRI's member-developer coordination and policy advocacy work.
• LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation): National community development financial institution and HNRI presenting sponsor. Operates at much larger scale with similar mission to fund affordable housing, health, education, and economic opportunity — overlaps with HNRI on housing advocacy and development finance.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Largest nonprofit affordable housing organization, with statewide and local affiliates that produce affordable homeownership housing — many of which would overlap with HNRI's member developer activities and CHLT-style affordability-restricted models.

Direct peers

• National Low Income Housing Coalition: National advocacy organization dedicated to achieving affordable housing through policy reform. Closely comparable to HNRI's legislative and policy advocacy work, including legislative tracking and voter engagement (e.g., 'Our Homes, Our Votes').
• Housing Partnership Network: National nonprofit consortium of high-performing affordable housing organizations. Directly comparable to HNRI's coalition-of-nonprofits model, operating at larger scale across multiple states with similar member-driven development and advocacy activities.
• Grounded Solutions Network: National membership network for community land trusts and shared-equity programs. Directly comparable to HNRI's Community Housing Land Trust of Rhode Island, providing certification, monitoring frameworks, and technical assistance for affordability-restricted properties.
• Rhode Island Housing (RIHousing): Rhode Island's state housing finance agency and HNRI's primary funding partner for RIH First Mortgage, RIH HOME Loan, and Capital Magnet Fund. Operates in the same affordable housing ecosystem and geographies as HNRI, providing capital that flows through HNRI's member projects.

Regional players

• Housing Action Illinois: Statewide housing coalition in Illinois with a similar member-driven advocacy model. Closely comparable to HNRI's state-level coalition approach but operating in a different geography.
• Massachusetts Housing Partnership: State-level public-nonprofit partnership that supports affordable housing in Massachusetts through lending, technical assistance, and policy. Closest regional analog to HNRI in terms of scale, model, and mission, but operating in an adjacent geography.

Others

• National Equity Fund: National LIHTC syndicator and HNRI presenting sponsor providing equity capital to support affordable housing developments. Comparable as a financial partner and LIHTC intermediary that channels capital through HNRI's member projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/housing-network-of-rhode-island
• Facebookfacebook.com/housingnetworkri
• Xx.com/housingnetwrkri

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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