Sustainable, Affordable Housing That Strengthens Communities
Community Housing Solutions (CHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the long-term preservation of affordable housing. Our work centers on acquiring, redeveloping, and responsibly operating multifamily communities so they remain affordable to low- and moderate-income households—not just today, but for decades to come.
CHS focuses on the full life cycle of affordable housing, from acquisition and rehabilitation to long-term asset management and resident stability. By preserving existing properties and preventing the loss of naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH), we help protect families and seniors from displacement and maintain affordability in communities where rents are rapidly rising.
Our approach is rooted in collaboration and financial stewardship. We partner with public agencies, mission-aligned investors, and community organizations to leverage capital, secure long-term affordability restrictions, and reinvest in aging housing stock. This allows CHS to strengthen housing quality, improve energy efficiency, and extend the useful life of properties while keeping rents income-restricted.
Through strategic investment, community partnership, and data-driven planning, CHS works to:
Preserve and protect existing affordable housing units at risk of conversion or demolition
Stabilize communities by keeping residents housed near jobs, schools, and essential services
Support equitable development by ensuring affordability in high-opportunity and growing markets
Improve property conditions through thoughtful renovation and long-term planning
Build pathways for resident well-being, economic mobility, and community connection
Our mission is simple and urgent: to ensure that safe, high-quality, affordable homes remain available to the people who need them the most—now and for the next generation.
Preserving affordability for the future.
With rents on the rise and incomes struggling to keep pace, the need for affordable housing has never been more urgent. At CHS, we’re tackling this challenge head-on by identifying strategic opportunities to preserve affordable housing for the future. By combining our expertise in complex financing, capital investment, and community development, we create innovative solutions that strengthen both the communities we serve and the investors who work with us.
Let's make an impact together to shape a more affordable tomorrow.
Partnerships
With 60+ years of combined experience, in collaboration with industry leaders in affordable housing, both privately and through local governments, our team leverages our long-standing relationships to secure strategic and beneficial opportunities.
Flexibility & Speed
Our CHS team has a strong track record of leveraging private sector agility and know-how to partner with governmental agencies and others on over $500,000,000 of projects with affordable housing components.
Investment Strategy
CHS's investment team engages in the value-add repositioning of restricted affordable communities, with our target affordability at 60% AMI or below. Our expertise and capabilities in sourcing, underwriting and asset management show extraordinary affordability results in the local community.
Background & Committment
Founded in 2025, CHS is powered by more than 40 years of combined experience in affordable housing development, finance, and community revitalization. Led by CEO Jalal (Jay) Greene, a long-time industry expert in mission-driven real estate, our team is focused on delivering high-impact, sustainable housing solutions. From integrating solar panel technology to executing large-scale redevelopment projects, CHS is committed to preserving affordability while strengthening the long-term health and resilience of the communities we serve.
Better Together
Our model proves that financial returns and social impact are not mutually exclusive — they strengthen one another. We deliver fair, competitive returns to our investors while generating real community benefits: preserved affordability, cleaner energy through solar integration, and stronger local economies. When our properties succeed, the families who live in them — and the neighborhoods around them — succeed too.
Leading the Future of Solar-Powered Communities
Leading with innovation — from an $11.4 million rooftop solar project, the largest of its kind on a multifamily property in Montgomery County, to scalable energy-efficient solutions across our portfolio.
Resident & Community Support Emphasis
CHS is committed to creating communities that are not only affordable, but forward-thinking and socially responsible. We invest in renewable energy solutions such as rooftop solar and EV-charging infrastructure to lower utility burdens and reduce environmental impact for our residents. Beyond housing, we support the families who live in our communities through donation drives, school supply programs, holiday giving initiatives, and graduation support for children and teens. Our goal is to ensure that every property we steward provides more than a home — it provides opportunity, dignity, and long-term community benefit.
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711 Gorman Ave
Laurel, MD 20707
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Becoming A Force for Change
Working with CHS means working with a partner dedicated to preserving affordable housing while maintaining a strong ROI for investors. Our blend of expertise, personalized solutions, and commitment to innovation ensures that our projects, big or small, are succesful. With CHS, you're not just partnering with a management firm, you're gaining a strategic ally committed to success.