Standard Communities

Standard Communities is an award-winning affordable, workforce, and mixed-income housing innovator with a focus on quality housing and strong communities. Founded in 2008, the company has grown its portfolio to encompass 110 communities spanning 17 states, providing more than 18,500 units of high-quality, affordable housing to over 45,000 people.

As one of the AHF’s Top 50 largest affordable housing owners in the country, Standard Communities prioritizes long-term public and private partnerships to produce and preserve affordable, environmentally sustainable housing. Research indicates that increasing access to quality affordable housing is the most cost-effective strategy for reducing intergenerational poverty and enhancing economic mobility.

One key differentiator for Standard Communities is its certification as a Certified B Corporation, the first of its kind in the affordable housing sector. The "B" signifies "Benefit for all," and by meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose, the company is ensuring that it delivers positive impacts beyond financial returns.

Standard Communities' relentless focus on growth and its commitment to social and environmental impact make it an attractive investment opportunity for venture capital looking to support scalable solutions addressing affordable housing challenges in the real estate industry.