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.

Our Reach

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Our Work

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Parkview Village

Sidney, MT

This 20-unit multifamily apartment community is located directly across the street from Veteran’s Memorial Park at 221 5th Street SW in Sidney, MT. The residences offer an affordable housing option for low- to moderate-income families or individuals. The property opened in October of 2013.

Sponsor: Richland County Housing Authority and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Schutz Foss Architects, Billings, MT
Contractor: Sletten Construction, Great Falls, MT
Total Development Cost: $3.8 million

Sponsor: Richland County Housing Authority and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Schutz Foss Architects, Billings, MT
Contractor: Sletten Construction, Great Falls, MT
Total Development Cost: $3.8 million

Tapestry Apartments

Billings, MT

Tapestry Apartments is an affordable housing project located in Billings’ southside at 115 S. 30th Street. The project consists of 27 units dedicated to qualifying families and individuals. The project is sponsored by Community Leadership & Development, Inc. (CLDI) and opened in early 2024.

Sponsor: CLDI and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Collaborative Design, Billings, MT
Contractor: Langlas Construction, Billings, MT
Total Development Cost: $7.7 million

Sponsor: CLDI and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Collaborative Design, Billings, MT
Contractor: Langlas Construction, Billings, MT
Total Development Cost: $7.7 million

Dacotah Ridge

Dickinson, ND

This is a 24-unit rehabilitation project, located at 560 & 580 8th Street SE in Dickinson, ND. It is dedicated to elderly and disabled households. As lead developer, CR Builders collaborated with fellow team member Affordable Housing Developers Inc. in bringing this exciting project to fruition. CR Builders provided the financing sources and oversaw the construction management for the development of the project. The project opened in early 2019.

Sponsor: Affordable Housing Developers, Inc. and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Springer Group Architects, Bozeman, MT
Contractor: Scull Construction, Dickinson, ND
Total Development Cost: $6.49 million

Sponsor: Affordable Housing Developers, Inc. and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Springer Group Architects, Bozeman, MT
Contractor: Scull Construction, Dickinson, ND
Total Development Cost: $6.49 million

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MRM Unified Campus

Billings, MT

MRM Unified Campus is a new 158-bed homeless shelter and affordable housing campus located in downtown Billings. The campus will also house 29 apartments that will be dedicated to qualifying individuals. The campus will also have amenity and service space that will be instrumental in breaking the cycle of homelessness and opened in May of 2025.

Sponsor: Montana Rescue Mission and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Schutz Foss Architects, Billings, MT
Contractor: TW Clark + Ridley, Billings, MT
Total Development Cost: $21.8 million

Sponsor: Montana Rescue Mission and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Schutz Foss Architects, Billings, MT
Contractor: TW Clark + Ridley, Billings, MT
Total Development Cost: $21.8 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

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Prairie Ridge Residences

Fargo, ND

Prairie Ridge Residences is an affordable senior housing community located at 3361 Westrac Drive So., Fargo, ND. The project consists of 120 units dedicated to qualifying seniors aged 55 and older. The project is co-sponsored by CommunityWorks North Dakota (CWND) and CR Builders, LLC and opened in the fall of 2024.

Sponsor: CommunityWorks ND and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Goldmark Design and Development, Fargo, ND
Contractor: Dietrich Construction, Fargo, ND
Total Development Cost: $28.7 million

Sponsor: CommunityWorks ND and CR Builders, LLC
Architect: Goldmark Design and Development, Fargo, ND
Contractor: Dietrich Construction, Fargo, ND
Total Development Cost: $28.7 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