Guiding Communities Through Complex Housing Challenges

For 38 years, Excel Development Group has partnered with municipalities,

nonprofits, housing authorities, and mission-aligned investors to deliver

affordable housing across the Midwest.

OUR APPROACh

How We Build

01

Listen

Understand community needs and identify long-term housing opportunities.

02

Structure

Design financial solutions using public and private funding sources.

03

Build

Deliver high-quality construction with full control of cost and timeline.

04

Steward

Provide long-term property management with a resident-first approach.

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We work alongside specialized companies in investment, development, and construction to deliver projects seamlessly from concept to completion.

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Development Philosophy:

Community-Centered Design

Every project begins with listening sessions. We engage residents, city officials, and stakeholders to ensure our developments strengthen the existing fabric of each community.

Vertical Integration

From development through construction to long-term management, we control every aspect of the process. This ensures quality, reduces costs, and creates accountability.

Local Expertise, Regional Scale

Our Midwest roots run deep. We understand local markets, maintain relationships with state agencies, and navigate regional challenges while bringing institutional-quality execution.

Long-Term Commitment

We don’t build and leave. Our property management portfolio demonstrates our commitment to long-term community success and resident wellbeing.

Core Values in Action:

Trust
Optimism
Tenacity
Thoughtful Urgency
Trailblazing
Community-Centered Excellence
We build lasting relationships through transparency, accountability, and consistent delivery.
We approach challenges with confidence and a belief in long-term positive outcomes.
We persist through complexity and execute with discipline to achieve results.
We move quickly with intention, balancing speed with thoughtful decision-making.
We pursue innovative solutions that push beyond conventional development models.
We prioritize communities and deliver outcomes that create long-term value.

BY THE NUMBERS

Our Impact in Numbers

Measurable results that demonstrate our commitment to excellence and community development.

Geographic reach across 4 states and 60 communities

Geographic Reach

4

States

60

Communities

Community impact with 7,500+ residents housed and 4.7 out of 5 satisfaction

Community Impact

7,500+

Residents Housed

4.7/5

Satisfaction

Development excellence with 2,500+ units delivered and $300 million developed

Development Excellence

2,500+

Units Delivered

$300M

Developed

Connect with Us

We partner with municipalities, investors, and organizations to solve housing needs.

Tenant Life Portal

Current residents can access our online portal to submit maintenance requests, pay rent, view community announcements, and connect with our Tenant Success Team.

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