Landlord Partnership Program

The Stepping Stones Project works directly with property owners, managers, and real estate investors to provide stabilizing support for tenants who are facing financial hardship. Our Tenant Stabilization Fund (TSF) helps prevent evictions, reduce turnover, and strengthen community outcomes.

We believe stable housing is good for families and good for neighborhoods — and landlords play a critical role in that mission.

Short-term assistance helps tenants recover from temporary crises, protecting your building’s cash flow.

Keeping a tenant in place avoids vacancy loss, marketing costs, and unit turnover expenses.

Stabilized tenancy leads to safer buildings, stronger communities, and better long-term asset performance.

There is no fee for landlords. Partners simply agree to work collaboratively with our nonprofit when a tenant is in need.

Perfect for LPs, funds, and owners seeking meaningful social-impact alignment.

A resident communicates hardship, or your team identifies a risk of non-payment or displacement.

Landlords can refer the tenant through our simple online referral form.

We review eligibility and verify their hardship.

If approved, assistance may be provided directly to the tenant or on behalf of the tenant (IRS-compliant).

We stay in touch with both tenant and landlord to ensure long-term stability.

• Transparent communication
   
• Fast review times
   
• Collaboration during emergencies
   
• Respect for your property operations
   
• Clear boundaries and compliance with IRS rules
   

We do not guarantee rent payments, place tenants without approval, or interfere with normal property management operations.

• Multifamily property owners
   
• LPs and real estate investors
   
• Property managers
   
• Affordable housing providers
   
• CHA/Section 8–friendly landlords
   
• Community-focused developers
   

If your organization values stable tenancy and community impact, we want to work with you.

Join a growing network of responsible real-estate owners committed to strengthening the communities they invest in.

 Become a Partner
Contact Us: help@thesteppingstonesproject.org