The Housing Partnership was incorporated in May 1998 by residents and stakeholders of the Lemay community working with St. Louis County government following the Mississippi River flood of 1993. The organization has evolved into a Certified HUD Housing Counseling Agency and designated Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) with 25+ years of service in affordable housing and financial stability.
The organization offers three primary service lines: (1) Homebuyer Services including free workshops, counseling, and down payment assistance for first-time buyers; (2) Residential Development focused on new construction and home rehabilitation in Lemay; and (3) Home Repair Services and volunteer programs to help existing homeowners maintain safe, functional properties. All homebuyer counseling services are free, and the organization provides educational programming about the mortgage process and home ownership prerequisites.
The Housing Partnership distinguishes itself through direct community impact metrics: 67+ new construction or rehabbed homes, 221+ first-time homebuyers served, 168+ homes repaired, and 1,882+ volunteer hours donated in Lemay. The organization partners with local unions (Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562), casinos, universities, and community groups to amplify impact. Their approach combines financial counseling with hands-on community development rather than lending money.
This is a legitimate nonprofit with deep community roots and no financial product offering. Clients report satisfaction with educational value and professional service. The primary limitation is geographic focus on the Lemay/greater St. Louis region and a development-focused mission that may limit availability of homebuyer services to non-Lemay residents. No online application portal or 24/7 access is mentioned on their website.
