Corporation for Independent Living (CIL)

About Corporation for Independent Living (CIL)

Corporation for Independent Living (CIL) is a real estate operator headquartered in Cromwell, CT. Corporation for Independent Living (CIL) operates in Hartford, Connecticut. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, Senior Housing and Single-Family Homes.

Corporation for Independent Living (CIL) is a Hartford, Connecticut-based nonprofit real estate development firm founded in 1979. Operating with 47 years of continuous industry experience, the organization functions under executive leadership led by President and Chief Executive Officer Kent Schwendy. The entity maintains an operational workforce of approximately 11 to 50 real estate professionals. The corporation focuses its portfolio on accessible, supportive, and community-based residential housing tailored for individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and behavioral health conditions. Its business model provides turnkey real estate development, encompassing site acquisition, custom home construction, adaptive building renovation, project financing, and long-term property oversight alongside nonprofit partners. The organization's geographic footprint spans multiple states—including Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Delaware, and Tennessee—supported by a $45 million national expansion credit line. Across its operating history, CIL has delivered more than 800 community residences, including over 500 properties in Connecticut and 230 in Massachusetts.

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