This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing one or more of the following community housing services: (1) transitional housing to low-income individuals and families; (2) volunteer construction or repair of low-cost housing, in partnership with the homeowner who may assist in the construction or repair work; and (3) the repair of homes for elderly or disabled homeowners. These establishments may subsidize housing using existing homes, apartments, hotels, or motels or may require a low-cost mortgage or sweat equity. These establishments may also provide low-income families with furniture and household supplies.

Including:

• Energy assistance programs
• Home construction organizations, work (sweat) equity
• Housing assistance agencies
• Housing repair organizations, volunteer
• Transitional housing agencies
• Volunteer housing repair organizations
• Work (sweat) equity home construction organizations