Supportive Housing

At NEF, we are working with partners across the country to end homelessness by providing permanent affordable housing solutions for individuals and families with special needs. We are keenly aware of the increasing need for housing that is both affordable and provides supportive services. NEF answers that call, with $1 billion of our $5.5 billion housing portfolio invested in service-enriched developments.

Ending Homelessness.
Rebuilding Communities.
Changing Lives.

Senior Care Investor

Debbie Burkart, NEF's national director of supportive housing, talks to Senior Care Investor about why the Low Income Housing Tax Credit has been such a successful tool in creating affordable senior housing.

Supportive Housing Portfolio

NEF has invested in projects targeting a wide range of populations, including:

Chronically Mentally Ill; Homeless Veterans; Recovering Substance Abusers; Homeless Youth; Emancipated Youth Aging out of Foster Care; Re-entry Housing for Ex-Offenders; Women or Homeless Women with Children; Persons Living with HIV/AIDS; Homeless Families; Grandparents Raising Grandchildren; Developmentally Disabled; and Assisted Living.

Featured Project: Near North

Near North Apartments


This five-story, 96-unit building in Chicago takes a fresh approach to SRO development with a remarkable design by noted architect Helmut Jahn.

Near North features many “green” elements rarely found in affordable housing developments, including aeroturbines, solar thermal collectors, a grey water system and recycled rainwater. Sponsor Mercy Lakefront, provides on-site supportive services that help formerly homeless residents reclaim their independence.
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NEF has invested $5.5B of equity that has helped build 80,000 homes in 1,500 projects across America. Learn more about partnering with NEF.

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