About DHIC:
Over 50 Years of Building Stronger Communities

Since 1974, DHIC has been a trusted leader in creating affordable housing opportunities for families, seniors, and individuals across the Triangle region of North Carolina.

As one of the most experienced non-profit housing development organizations in the country, we have developed or renovated more than 3,200 affordable rental apartment homes and built more than 400 homes for sale. Our work is driven by the belief that a safe and stable home is a catalyst for opportunity, independence, and resilience.

By integrating housing support services with community development, we’ve empowered thousands of individuals and families to improve their economic well-being and build brighter futures.

Our Mission

DHIC supports individuals, families, and seniors by providing homes and opportunities that promote the financial, physical, and mental well-being of people and communities.

Our Vision

We envision a housing ecosystem that provides and promotes equity, generational wealth, health and wellness for the communities in which we work.

Our Core Values

Opportunity

Equity

Empower

Community

What we do
DHIC serves the Triangle community through three key areas of focus:

Affordable apartment communities that are recognized for their exceptional design, construction, and maintenance.

Homeownership Center services that prepare aspiring homebuyers for the mortgage and purchase process and the responsibilities of owning and maintaining a home.

Resident Services that provide tools, training and valuable links to community resources and social services, helping DHIC’s residents to enjoy a more stable, safe and nurturing living environment.

Through collaborative partnerships, we continue to create opportunities and strengthen communities—one home at a time.

How we impact the lives of our residents

Take a closer look at one of our community’s history and redevelopment and the impact it has had on the residents who call Washington Terrace home.

Our model works.

An important component of our work in the early years, DHIC has developed several award-winning homeownership communities. From time to time, we continue to partner with quality private developers to ensure affordable opportunities are available in the Triangle.

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  • 2022

    • Champion Award-Community Enhancement Award Willard Street Apartments Triangle Crew

    • Top mixed-use development for Willard Street Apartments by DHIC Inc. Triangle Business Journal Space Awards

    • Housing North Carolina Award. Willard Street Apartments presented to DHIC Inc. for achievement in affordable housing North Carolina Housing Finance Agency

    2020

    • Housing North Carolina Award Greenfield Community presented to DHIC Inc. for achievement in affordable housing, North Carolina Housing Finance Agency

    2019

    • Thomas Crowder Visionary Award presented to DHIC, Inc. in support of the Southeast Raleigh Beacon Site

    • Champion Award-Community Enhancement Award. Greenfield Place, Triangle Crew

    • Top Multifamily Development for Greenfield Place Apartments by DHIC Inc., Triangle Business Journal Space Awards

    • Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Community Appearance Presented by the City of Raleigh to The Village and Booker Park North at Washington Terrace

    • Sir Walter Raleigh Award presented by the City of Raleigh to The Village and Booker Park North at Washington Terrace

    2016

    • Built Environment: New DHIC's Water Garden Community for green design implementation within a new building promoting a positive ecological footprint.

    • Dedication and Celebration. Willow Creek. DHIC, NeighborWorks

    • City of Raleigh Environmental Award Built Environment: New to DHIC's Water Garden Community

    • Dedication to Affordable Housing for Pennington Grove-$1,350,000 by DHIC, Inc., Community Housing Capital

    • Imprint Award 2016 to The Ten at South Person by DHIC, Inc., Downtown Raleigh Alliance

    • Sir Walter Raleigh Award presented by the City of Raleigh to The Ten at South Person for Community Appearance

    • Sir Walter Raleigh Award presented by the City of Raleigh to The Ten at South Person for Community appearance

    2014

    • Champion Award-LEED Certified Building, Triangle Crew

    • 40th Anniversary Celebration presented to DHIC

    • Honoring your dedication to building stronger communities through housing for Royal Oak Gardens-$2,460,000 by DHIC Inc., Community Housing Capital

    • Honoring your dedication to building stronger communities through housing for Washington Terrace-$3,000,000 by DHIC Inc., Community Housing Capital


    2013

    • NeighborWorks America recognizes DHIC, Inc. Raleigh, NC. For its comprehensive commitment to sustainable operations, hereby designating it a NeighborWorks Green Organization

    2012

    • 1601 Royal Pines Drive Meadowcreek Commons Raleigh, North Carolina has successfully achieved the following level of certification SILVER established by the U.S. Green Building Council in the LEED Green Building Rating System as verified by an independent Green Rater

    2012

    • Pioneering Efforts Award to DHIC for pioneering green building in affordable housing, City Of Raleigh Environmental Awards

    • City of Raleigh Environmental Award for Pioneering Efforts to DHIC, Inc.

    2008

    • Champion Award-Triangle Crew Networking Award, Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women

    • Imprint Award 2008 for Carlton Place by DHIC Inc., Downtown Raleigh Alliance

    • Imprint Award 2008 to DHIC, Inc. for Carlton Place, Presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance

    2007

    • Champion Award-Most Creative Financing Program, Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women

    2006

    • Housing North Carolina Award presented to DHIC for achievement in affordable housing. Lennox Chase, The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency

    • Housing North Carolina Award presented to DHIC for achievement in affordable housing. Lennox Chase, The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency

    2004

    • 2004 Charles L. Edson Excellence Award presented to Lennox Chase Apartments to recognize an outstanding effort in providing affordable housing to people with special needs, Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition

    • In recognition of your commitment to quality, affordable housing, and capital investment in Southeast Raleigh. Presented to DHIC, Meadowcreek

    • Premier Partner President's Circle Award. Downtown Housing Improvement Corporation, The Enterprise Social Investment Corporation

    2003

    • Champion Award-Most Creative Financing Program/Project, Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women

    2001

    • Champion Award-Most Creative Financing Program/Project, Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women

    1998

    • Partnership Excellence Award, Presented by Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta

    1995

    • Builder's Choice Design and Planning Awards. Focus on affordability, Cline Davis Architects, Parkworth, Presented by Builder Magazine

    1993

    • Housing North Carolina Awards

    1992

    • Housing North Carolina Award presented to Downtown Housing Improvement Corporation for achievement in affordable housing, Tryon Grove Apartments, The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency

    1991

    • Triangle Development Award, In recognition of outstanding design and overall enhancement of the Region J built environment, the Triangle J Council of Governments hereby presents this Triangle Development award to Murphey School Affordable Elderly Housing.

    1990

    Triangle Development Award, In recognition of outstanding design and overall enhancement of the Region J built environment, the Triangle J Council of Governments hereby present this Triangle Development Award to Jeffreis Ridge.