We are Innovative Housing Opportunities. Our mission is to strengthen communities and advance social and economic mobility by providing high-quality, holistic affordable and low to moderate incoming housing and services.
High-quality affordable housing is the foundation for healthy, catalytic, and economically-vibrant communities where everyone can reach for and dream of new possibilities.
Key Differentiators
Comprehensive Development Strategies
IHO finds holistic development solutions for the communities we serve utilizing creative financing, sustainable technologies, economic development principles, and programs that equip residents for long-term success.
Mixed-Income + Mixed-Populations
We believe vibrant communities include residents from diverse backgrounds, income levels, and abilities to encourage peer mentorship, healthy habits, and discourage silos.
Community Impact + Engagement
Partnering with community stakeholders is a hallmark of IHO’s work. Crafting a shared community vision with mutual accountability is our commitment.
Architecture + Art
IHO enhances communities with beautiful design, landscapes, and public spaces. We incorporate the arts, local culture, and creative placemaking wherever possible.
Authenticity
Our commitment to justice and inclusion is reflected in our leadership, staff, board, and equitable business practices. We leverage our influence to support and empower diverse businesses and practitioners.
Founded as Irvine Housing Opportunities in 1976 to advocate for low to moderate income housing in Irvine. Today, IHO continues to advocate for smarter, sustainable housing and land use legislation further building its portfolio of high-quality, beautifully-designed affordable and low to moderate income housing communities.
IHO enhances communities with beautiful design, landscapes,
and public spaces. We incorporate the arts, local culture,
and creative placemaking wherever possible.
Move in. Move up. Move ahead. Reach back.
High-quality, affordable housing can be a launch pad for residents to rebuild their lives.
Our five key differentiators set IHO’s work apart and ensure that we are a recognized catalyst for the positive impact affordable housing has on its residents and the local community.