610-518-1522

Housing Partnership of Chester County

The Cornerstone of Successful Homeownership​

Our Programs

​​Since 1988, the Housing Partnership has been providing essentials for successful home ownership to residents in Chester County. We are a private non-profit organization working to improve housing and the quality of life in our surrounding community through effective programs and dedicated staff. Take a few moments to look through our programs and discover how we can make a difference in your home.

First Time Home Buyer​

Assists low and moderate income individuals and families interested in purchasing a home within Chester County. Pre-purchase workshops are offered to anyone interested in learning more about the purchase of a home after submitting an application.

Credit Counseling​

Provides, free of charge, counseling to individuals who want to improve their credit worthiness. Individual counseling sessions and group workshops are available.​

Home Modification (Access)​

Offered to low to moderate income households throughout Chester County, providing access modifications to people with permanent disabilities. Available to homeowners and renters. Lead based paint and handicap accessible modifications are also addressed in this program.​

Senior Citizen Home Maintenance​

Provides a grant for basic home maintenance, repairs, and access modifications for qualified residents of Chester County, 65 years of age and older.​

Housing Rehabilitation Program​

Building better communities, one home at a time. Helping low to moderate income home owners correct violations of the BOCA Property Maintenance Code, Local and State Codes, and the Section 8 Housing Quality Standards.​

Know Your Money​

A curriculum created to help young people learn the basics of handling their money and finances, including how to create positive relationships with financial institutions.​

​Our Accomplishments

The many accomplishments the Housing Partnership has achieved since our opening in 1988:​​
  • ​Coordinated 600 settlements for first time home buyers representing $3.8 million in financial assistance.
  • Completed $6.6 million in home repairs for homeowners in Chester County.
  • Completed over 600 weatherization and home maintenance projects for Senior Citizens at a cost of $3 million.
  • Made 250 homes accessible for persons with disabilities / mobility limitations utilizing $3.4 million in grant funding.
  • Helped approximately 23,500 clients improve their credit worthiness.
  • Conducted pre-purchase workshops for more than 5,900 potential first time homebuyers.
  • ​Conducted financial literacy workshops in 7 school districts / 11 high schools.
  • Purchased, renovated and sold 13 distressed properties to first time homebuyers.
  • Held offsite outreach programs counseling 3,881 people on financial literacy, budgeting and home buying at 221 sites.
  • Aided 61 households with winter fuel assistance since the pandemic.
600

FIRST TIME SETTLEMENTS​

600

MAINTENANCE PROJECTS​​

250

HOMES MADE ACCESSIBLE​

23,500

CLIENTS HELPED WITH CREDIT​

5,900

POTENTIAL FIRST TIME BUYERS​

61

HOMES KEPT WARM WITH FUEL

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Our Staff

Executive Director
Ken Hutton

610-518-1522 ext. 103
​ken@housingpartnershipcc.com

Director of Programs
Robert Malone

610-518-1522 ext. 104
rob@housingpartnershipcc.com​

HUD Certified Housing Counselor
Sheri Houpt​

610-518-1522 ext. 102
sheri@housingpartnershipcc.com​

HUD Certified Bilingual Housing Counselor
Luis Castro

610-518-1522 ext. 105
​luis@housingpartnershipcc.com

Administrative Associate
Joy Johnson​

610-518-1522 ext. 101
joy@housingpartnershipcc.com​

​Board of Directors

Board Officers
​John Yurkutat - President
Joseph Gangemi - Vice President
Christopher M. Breslin - Treasurer
Robbe Healey - Secretary
Board Members
Anne Cowburn
Ellen B. Koopman, Esq.
Gina Mazzulla
Diane O'Dwyer
Andrew H. Stump
David Sweet