About Us

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Building Value. Strengthening Communities.

Catalina Housing: A Trusted Partner in Affordable Housing.

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We invest in more than buildings—we invest
in people and communities
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Catalina Housing is dedicated to revitalizing communities through
long-term investment in affordable housing

We partner with financial institutions, governmental and public agencies, and mission-driven organizations to create sustainable, high-quality housing that empowers families, strengthens neighborhoods, and fosters economic and social growth.

Why Choose Catalina Housing?
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Erik Aukland Founder & Managing Principal
Our Founder’s Vision

Catalina Housing was born from my belief that stable, affordable housing is essential to a thriving life. I grew up in Racine, Wisconsin, where disinvestment and housing instability shaped my community and the lives of my classmates.

That early experience taught me that housing is about more than shelter. It’s about dignity, opportunity, and stability. Years later, after working across the affordable housing system, I came to believe that long-term, community-rooted ownership is key to helping residents and neighborhoods thrive.

Catalina Housing was created with that goal: to invest for the long term, preserve affordability, and support communities. When housing is stable, everything else has a chance to grow.

How We Create Long-Term Impact

A Strategic, Sustainable & Community-Centered Approach

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EXPERIENCE AND MOMENTUM Catalina Housing and Principal Track Record

Company portfolio metrics and the principals’ broader transaction experience.

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Years of affordable housing experience across investment, finance, and portfolio strategy.
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In Catalina Housing's closed portfolio and acquisitions under contract or subject to signed letters of intent.
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In transactions closed by Catalina principals over their careers, across individual assets and portfolios.
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Affordable homes in Catalina Housing's closed portfolio and acquisitions under contract or subject to signed letters of intent.
Investing in the Future of Communities

We believe that affordable housing should serve as a catalyst for positive change. By investing in long-term preservation, we help maintain affordability in neighborhoods where gentrification threatens to push families out. We also invest in community programs that support residents’ financial and personal growth.

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I chose to sell to Catalina Housing because I trusted them to take a long-term, responsible approach to ownership. In a neighborhood experiencing rapid change, their commitment to thoughtful reinvestment and continued affordability made them the right fit for the future of the property.
Hippolito (Paul) Roldan
former CEO of Hispanic Housing Development Corporation
Join Us in Building Stronger Communities

Whether you are an investor, lender, community partner, or agency, your involvement can make a meaningful difference