Innovative Housing Opportunities

Thriving, economically vibrant communities start with housing. At IHO, we develop high-quality homes for residents that are affordable and low to moderate income. When combined with our holistic services and programs, we can create vibrant environments where residents flourish, develop healthy habits, and achieve success and stability.

At IHO, we believe housing that incorporates a diverse mix of income levels, backgrounds, ages, and abilities, provides the greatest opportunities for our residents to thrive and increase their personal and economic mobility. IHO is honored that our communities build legacies and bring value to our residents, communities, partners, and investors.

As a BIPOC-led non-profit with a diverse staff and board, our values are reflected in our developments, across our organization, and in our business practices. We are proud to be recognized for our track record of excellence, creativity, collaboration, and resourcefulness.

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IHO was formed in 1976 as Irvine Housing Opportunities to advocate for low to moderate income housing in the City of Irvine. Collaborating with members of the community and local government, business, education, and faith sectors, we built Woodbridge Manor Apartments, Irvine’s first 100 percent very low-income housing for seniors and disabled individuals in 1981. We then introduced resident-centered services and lifelong learning programs while maintaining strong fiscal controls and management oversight. Even now neighbors are still surprised to learn they are living adjacent to “low-income housing.”

Today, IHO continues to advocate for smarter, sustainable housing and land use legislation. Our communities remain indistinguishable from their market rate neighbors, and our residents continue to thrive. As a nimble and creative development team, we leverage partnerships, new technologies, and financing strategies to identify the most effective ways to build strong families and high-performing cities while finding a win-win for public agencies, private industry, and people seeking housing.

IHO believes that investing in our residents means we are investing in the success of our cities. Our communities serve residents from a wide range of backgrounds, abilities, and income levels. IHO’s holistic approach to housing and services encourages, equips, and celebrates residents as they set and achieve personal goals that move them toward greater independence and economic self-reliance – at the level meaningful to them.

When our residents buy a home, increase their incomes, start a new job or business, improve their health, complete their education, or remain housed, they see that success is possible. That success can then empower them to reach for and achieve greater goals beyond shelter, which in turn, makes room for others to move in and find success. Seeing our residents become role models and mentors to others is one of the most fulfilling aspects of our work.

To enrich communities by providing high-quality, holistic affordable housing and services.

To ignite powerful change that increases economic resilience and improves the quality of life for the people and communities we serve.

Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment, Advocacy, Empowerment, Gratitude