Building Homes,
Creating Communities

Your Trusted Partner for Affordable Housing Development

CR Builders guides you from concept to completion.

Dedicated to the Development of Affordable Housing Units

Elevating communities through excellence, CR Builders focuses on providing safe, comfortable, and affordable housing. Leading the way with over 20 years of experience, our mission is to develop affordable communities using the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Tapping into diverse financing sources, we make accessible housing a reality.

This 56-unit affordable senior housing project is located at 3001 15th Avenue So. on the campus of Benefis Health System in Great Falls, MT.

Building Thousands of Affordable Units Across the States

CR Builders has an established record of strategically using diverse financing sources, from conventional debt and equity to private activity bonds, low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), HOME Funds, National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) dollars, CDBG funds, and financing products from HUD and USDA Rural Development.

Working alongside our partners, we have brought to realization 25 pioneering housing developments, representing 1,079 units and an investment of nearly $250 million in total development costs as we maintain a commitment to redefining living spaces and shaping communities that endure.

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Our Work

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Marina Cay Estates

Bigfork, MT

Located at 600 Grand Drive, Bigfork, MT, this 22-unit luxury condominium complex was designed and built as an expansion of the full-service Marina Cay Resort property on the shores of Flathead Lake. This unique development offers both ownership and rental options either on the waterfront or at poolside. Opened in 2007.

Sponsor: Marina Cay Estates, LLC with principals of CR Builders
Architect: CTA Architects, Billings, MT
Contractor: Martel Construction, Bigfork, MT
Total Development Cost: $12.14 million

Sponsor: Marina Cay Estates, LLC with principals of CR Builders
Architect: CTA Architects, Billings, MT
Contractor: Martel Construction, Bigfork, MT
Total Development Cost: $12.14 million

Modern apartment complex with a central covered entrance and landscaped surroundings.

Century Cottages

Bismarck, ND

This affordable 35-unit senior community, located at 2724 Hawken Street in Bismarck, ND, is adjacent to the Sierra Court project, a 40-unit senior property. CR Builders was the lead developer, arranged financing and managed all construction activities as the project was being built. The property opened in the fall of 2020.

Sponsor: CommunityWorks ND and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Springer Group Architects, Bozeman, MT
Contractor: Community Contractors, Inc., Grand Forks, ND
Total Development Cost: $8.71 million

Sponsor: CommunityWorks ND and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Springer Group Architects, Bozeman, MT
Contractor: Community Contractors, Inc., Grand Forks, ND
Total Development Cost: $8.71 million

La Sonora at Dove Mountain

Marana, AZ

This senior living retirement community is located at 5250 West Dove Centre Road, Marana, AZ. The property offers a total of 142 units, with the finest in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

Scheduled opening and lease-up activity began in the summer of 2021.

Sponsor: CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Preliminary Design: JWRA Architects
Architect of Record: ICON Architects
Contractor: PCL/Community, a joint venture
Total Development Cost: $41.5 million

Sponsor: CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Preliminary Design: JWRA Architects
Architect of Record: ICON Architects
Contractor: PCL/Community, a joint venture
Total Development Cost: $41.5 million

Contemporary apartment building with balconies and green lawn in a suburban setting.

Century View Apartments

Bismarck, ND

Century View Apartments is an affordable housing project located in Bismarck at 3015 Nebraska Drive. The project consists of 40 units dedicated to qualifying families and individuals. Of the 40 units, 32 are rent and income-restricted, while the remaining 8 are market-rate units. The property opened in October 2024.

Sponsor: CommunityWorks ND and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Springer Group Architects, Bozeman, MT
Contractor: Roers Construction, Dickinson, ND
Total Development Cost: $12.4 million

Sponsor: CommunityWorks ND and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Springer Group Architects, Bozeman, MT
Contractor: Roers Construction, Dickinson, ND
Total Development Cost: $12.4 million

Contemporary multi-family apartment complex with balconies and large windows.

Sunset Village

Sidney, MT

This 36-unit multifamily apartment complex is located at 1032 6^th Street in Sidney, MT. Apartments are specifically designed to meet the needs of disabled persons and seniors. Opened in May of 2016.

Sponsor: Richland County Housing Authority and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Springer Group Architects, Bozeman, MT
Contractor: Oakwood Construction Co., Okemos, MI
Total Development Cost: $6.9 million

Sponsor: Richland County Housing Authority and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Springer Group Architects, Bozeman, MT
Contractor: Oakwood Construction Co., Okemos, MI
Total Development Cost: $6.9 million

Sierra Court Apartments

Bismarck, ND

Located at the corner of Century Avenue and Ithica Drive in Bismarck, ND, this is a 40-unit senior housing complex. The residences offer an affordable housing option for low- to moderate-income seniors. Opened in November of 2016.

Sponsor: Hometown Living, LLC and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: HTG Architects, Bismarck, ND
Contractor: Goldmark Development, Bismarck, ND
Total Development Cost: $7.5 million

Sponsor: Hometown Living, LLC and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: HTG Architects, Bismarck, ND
Contractor: Goldmark Development, Bismarck, ND
Total Development Cost: $7.5 million

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We work with those who construct quality housing where tenants can be proud of where they call home.

Working Alongside Strategic Partners

CR Builders is grateful to have partnered with organizations committed to making a difference in their communities. We work with those who construct quality housing where tenants can be proud of where they call home.

Competition for LIHTCs is fierce – one mistake, omission, or missed deadline can stall a project. CR Builders takes away that stress to ensure projects move from conception to funding, to planning, to completion, and ultimately to occupancy.

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Expert Guidance through Tax Credit Bureaucracy

Every year the 'U.S. Department of the Treasury' allocates millions of dollars in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to each state. Applying for and receiving an allocation of credits can be long, difficult, and competitive. CR Builders has a team that not only works alongside their partners to acquire these credits, but also puts them to use building quality, dignified, and affordable housing for those who need it most.

Building Homes,
Creating Communities

Dedicated to the Development of Affordable Housing Units

Building Thousands of Affordable Units Across the States