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List of Community Based Development Organizations (CBDO) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO). See certification requirements.
Community Based Development Organizations (CBDO)
Code of federal regulations for CBDO's
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FY 2026-2027
Fiscal Year 26-27 Agencies
- Central City Concern
- IRCO Works, LLC
- New Avenues for Youth
- Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC)
- Portland YouthBuilders
- SE Works
- Trash for Peace
Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO)
FY 2026-2027
Fiscal Year 26-27 Agencies
- Community Partners for Affordable Housing
- Northwest Housing Alternatives
- Our Just Future
- REACH CDC
- ROSE Community Development
Certification Requirements
Requirements to certify as a Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) and/or Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO):
| Item | CBDO Requirements | CHDO Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Status | Organized under state or local laws to carry out community development activities. CBDO's can be a non-profit or for-profit with only incidental monetary benefits to members. | Organized under state or local law. No part of earnings may benefit members, founders, contributors or other individuals. Must be 501(3)(4) or 905 (subordinate organization of a 501(c)). |
| Service Area | Operate primarily within an identified neighborhood within jurisdiction (cannot be multi-county). | Clearly defined service area (can extend to a metro area). |
| Purpose | To improve the physical, economic or social environment of area of operation, with a focus on needs of low/moderate income people. | Providing housing affordable to low/mod persons (up to 80% median income). |
| Capacity & Experience | N/A | Minimum 1 year experience serving the community where project will be carried out. Demonstrated capacity of key staff to carry out projects assisted with federal, local, or state affordable housing funds. |
| Board Composition | At least 51% are: Low or moderate income residents of the area of operation, owners or senior officers of private establishments and institutions located in and serving area of operation, or representatives of low-mod income neighborhood organizations within area of operation. | At least 1/3 are: Residents of low income neighborhoods, low income beneficiaries of HUD programs or low income community resident, or designees of low income neighborhood orgs or of a nonprofit addressing housing or supportive service needs of low-income residents. |
| Public officials and employee restrictions | No more than 1/3 of board can be appointed by or consist of elected or other public officials or employees or officials of a governmental entity. | For CHDOs created by a governmental entity only: no more than 1/3 may be officials or employees of the participating jurisdiction or governmental entity that created the CHDO. |
| Board Selection | Members of board are nominated and approved by general membership or by governing body. | Board members who are appointed by public officials cannot select other members of the board. |
| Reversion of Assets | Not subject to reversion of assets to jurisdiction, except federal funds under control of agency. | N/A |
| Vendors | Free to contract for goods and services from vendors of own choosing. | Free to contract for goods and services from vendors of own choosing. |
| Low Income Input | N/A | Formal process to obtain input from low income persons (e.g. Tenant Participation Plan) |