Housing Connector

Launched 2026

About

Bridging the gap between income and housing access

Housing Connector is a tech-powered nonprofit that expands access to housing by connecting landlords, community organizations, and residents through a streamlined marketplace. By reducing barriers for property owners and providing financial guarantees and support services, Housing Connector unlocks more available units and creates pathways to stable housing for individuals and families who might otherwise struggle to secure a home.

In Miami-Dade County, the need for housing solutions is especially urgent. The region is the most rent-burdened area in the nation, with nearly 60 percent of residents spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing according to the 2025 United Way ALICE report. Since 2020, nearly 90,000 eviction notices have been filed across the Miami area, underscoring the growing gap between incomes and housing access (Eviction Lab).

Housing Connector works alongside local service providers and property partners to bridge this divide, ensuring more homes become available to residents seeking stability. Nationally, the organization has helped house more than 12,000 people by partnering with 3,500 property owners and 350 community-based organizations across cities including Austin, Dallas, Denver, Orlando, Portland, Sacramento, Newark, and Seattle.

Through GreenLight Fund Miami’s investment and local partnerships, Housing Connector plans to house 2,400 people in Miami-Dade County over the next four years, helping more residents secure safe, stable homes while supporting landlords and community organizations working to strengthen the region’s housing ecosystem.

Housing Connector Local Goals

Over the next four years..

2,400

Miami-Dade residents housed

90%

of households maintaining housing for one year

“We see Miami as a community that shares our belief and conviction that homelessness can be solved. By transforming how the private market engages with public need, we’ve shown that solving homelessness requires innovation, accountability, and courage to do things differently. We’re not just building a platform, we’re building a movement where housing is treated as infrastructure, not crisis response. We’re proud to bring this solution to Miami in partnership with GreenLight to set a new standard and make it a model for cities across the country. Together, we will re-imagine housing access in America.”

Shkelqim Kelmendi

CEO, Housing Connector

“GreenLight’s comprehensive process made it clear that we have an opportunity to strengthen housing stability in Miami with a solution that adds value through its integration with the work already happening here. Housing Connector’s landlord supports and experience working in multiple cities will help Miami Homes For All and our partner, the Homeless Trust, attract more affordable units to house people exiting shelter. We will also work with Housing Connector to help at-risk residents remain stably housed.”

Annie Lord

Executive Director, Miami Homes For All

“As a Miami-based social service organization, the majority of the calls we receive are requests for housing assistance. Unfortunately, we often find that there are too few resources to meet the community’s need. We recently surveyed hundreds of our clients, and housing services were identified as the top service gap. Therefore, we know that Housing Connector’s contribution will be a game changer. We look forward to being a close partner and helping them maximize their impact.”

Zelalem Adefris

CEO, Catalyst Miami

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