Standard Communities

Standard Communities is an award-winning affordable, workforce, and mixed-income housing innovator. As one of the largest affordable housing owners in the country, Standard cultivates long-term public and private partnerships to produce and preserve affordable, environmentally sustainable housing. Founded in 2008, Standard Communities is relentlessly focused on growth with a portfolio that spans 21 states and Washington, DC. Research has shown that increasing access to quality, affordable housing is the most cost-effective strategy for reducing intergenerational poverty and increasing economic mobility. Our portfolio includes more than 190 communities and more than units and provides high-quality, affordable housing to more than people. Standard Communities is a Certified B Corporation, the “B” meaning “Benefit for all,” and is the first affordable housing company to receive the designation. Becoming a B Corp means that we meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.