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OVER 33 YEARS IN CHATTANOOGA

History

Chattanooga Community Housing Development Organization was founded in 1992 and has been committed to providing desirable, marketable and sustainable affordable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods in various communities throughout the city of Chattanooga. The organization builds hope, human capital, homes and creates economic opportunity for the many residents of neighborhoods within the city of Chattanooga.

Our Vision

To become the leading provider of quality housing for low to moderate income individuals and families in order to enhance their ability to achieve lasting economic viability.

Our Mission

Creating Home Ownership, Building Communities

To promote, support and serve as an advocate for the comprehensive efforts of the city of Chattanooga to increase housing opportunities for low to moderate-income individuals and families through partnerships with other housing and community development organizations.

Core Values

Fundamental to Chattanooga Community Housing Development Organization’s mission, is the belief in a grass-roots approach to community development. Therefore, the Chattanooga Community Housing Development Organization (CCHDO) believes that:

  • CCHDO is committed to integrity in community building and revitalization by ensuring that the homes it builds are well designed, built with high quality materials, and in accordance with key energy efficiency standards so that the housing is desirable, low maintenance and sustainable.
  • CCHDO is committed to nurturing skilled professionals in the local construction industry.
  • CCHDO is committed to the building of indigenous leadership in the communities the organization serves.
  • CCHDO must continue to develop strong partnerships and collaborations, which will have a positive impact in addressing the affordable housing needs and community revitalization efforts of low to moderate-income residents in the city of Chattanooga.
  • CCHDO will implement sound business practices as it pertains to the organization’s fiscal operation and demonstrate transparency via communication with its funders, board and stakeholders in the community.