Business Details
16 Years
experience
Affordable Housing Development Experts
At UPholdings, we are a nationally recognized real estate firm dedicated to creating, operating, and sustaining high-quality affordable housing. Founded in 2010 through the merger of UP Development and UPA, our organization combines decades of expertise in real estate development and property management. Our team of industry leaders brings extensive experience in affordable housing solutions, with a focus on long-term sustainability and tenant-centric strategies. We specialize in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, securing funding through diverse channels, and fostering community partnerships to deliver housing that exceeds industry standards. Our commitment to social impact drives our work, ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to safe, efficient, and supportive living environments. With operations spanning multiple states, we maintain a unified strategic vision that prioritizes community engagement, asset management excellence, and innovative housing models.Our leadership team, including co-owners Cullen J. Davis and Jessica Hoff Berzac, has pioneered economic housing frameworks that serve as national benchmarks for supportive housing initiatives. Through our nonprofit collaborations and tenant engagement programs, we address systemic housing challenges while maintaining rigorous compliance with federal and state regulations. Our track record of developing over 9,000 units nationwide demonstrates our capacity to deliver scalable, sustainable solutions. By integrating development, property management, and community stewardship under one umbrella, we ensure continuity and accountability throughout the lifecycle of every project, which often extends beyond 30 years.
Services
Affordable Housing Development
Property Management
Community Engagement
Asset Stewardship
Supportive Housing
Tenant Engagement
Funding Strategy
Regulatory Compliance
Project Management
Nonprofit Collaboration
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in affordable housing development and management.
- Our team pioneered economic housing models adopted as national supportive housing benchmarks.
- We maintain rigorous compliance with federal and state regulations across 9,000+ units.
- Our community engagement strategies ensure long-term project sustainability and local support.
- We integrate development, management, and asset stewardship under one organizational umbrella.
Services
Affordable Housing Development
We design and construct diverse affordable housing solutions including high-rise apartments, single-family subdivisions, and walk-up buildings. Our developments prioritize long-term sustainability and community integration. With over 9,000 units completed nationwide, we create housing that meets both regulatory standards and tenant needs through innovative design approaches.
Property Management
Our comprehensive property management services cover 23 properties and 1,500+ units, focusing on operational efficiency and tenant satisfaction. We handle maintenance, compliance reporting, and financial management while maintaining rigorous adherence to Fair Housing regulations and building codes across all managed properties.
Community Engagement
We build lasting community relationships through collaborative development processes that involve local stakeholders. Our approach includes nonprofit partnerships, service provider networks, and tenant engagement programs that ensure housing solutions align with community needs and foster long-term project success.
Supportive Housing
We provide housing integrated with essential social services for vulnerable populations. Our supportive housing model includes crisis response systems, outcome measurement frameworks, and partnerships with service providers to ensure residents receive comprehensive support for stable living environments.
Funding Strategy
We develop innovative funding strategies that combine federal programs like LIHTC with state-specific initiatives. Our expertise in securing over $200 million in construction financing ensures project viability while maintaining compliance with complex regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
People
Cullen J. Davis
Co-Owner & Principal
Northwestern Law graduate with 20+ years in affordable housing. Developed 9,000+ units nationwide and pioneered supportive housing models. Leads four companies while maintaining active community involvement through youth programs.
Jessica Hoff Berzac
Co-Owner & Principal
Affordable housing expert with 20+ years creating community partnerships. Specializes in site acquisitions, financing strategy, and program compliance. Developed hundreds of units and pipelines of thousands more across the country.
Kelly Brown
Director of Regulatory Compliance
Manages compliance for properties across three states. Oversees LIHTC, HUD HOME, and PBV programs with expertise in investor reporting and regulatory navigation for complex capital stacks.
Tim Martinez
Director of Development
Leads development pipeline from concept to operations. Brings six years of affordable housing finance experience and urban planning expertise to secure funding and advance housing initiatives.
Caity Meader
Director of Supportive Housing
Manages service partnerships and crisis response systems. Ensures compliance with PSH and Housing First standards while overseeing outcome measurement and grant management for supportive housing programs.
Questions
What types of housing does UPholdings develop?
We specialize in affordable housing developments including high-rise apartments, single-family subdivisions, and walk-up buildings for diverse population groups nationwide.
How can I apply for housing with UPholdings?
Contact individual properties directly through our website or reach out to our regional offices in Illinois or California for application details.
Does UPholdings offer supportive housing programs?
Yes, we provide supportive housing with integrated social services partnerships to assist vulnerable residents in maintaining stable living environments.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate in California, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, with plans for strategic expansion into additional states with housing needs.
How does UPholdings ensure property quality?
We maintain strict compliance with federal and state regulations, implement regular inspections, and prioritize long-term asset management strategies.
Can I partner with UPholdings for community projects?
We actively seek community partnerships; contact our regional offices to discuss potential collaborations on housing initiatives.
Reviews (2)
Len Yaj
May 29, 2022
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Horrible company gentrifiying local communities with real estate conglomerates and closing streets and traffic for years and years without warning and no rerouting. Low quality everything apartments that are made of cardboard and dust but slapped with paint and shiny fabrics to look nice. Then charging new apartments at price gouging levels. Hope they go bankrupt after the housing bubble collapses and they forclose all their assets. Their buildings will crumble within years from the sh*t work done by them and their corrupt real estate investors.
S. Woods
May 02, 2020
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The 5 Stars are for the Administrative Assistant Petra Alebic. She is very helpful and responds to questions in a timely matter, if everyone on the Upholding team is like her then this is a great company.
