Hollander Development

About Hollander Development

Hollander Development is a real estate operator headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. Hollander Development operates in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kalamazoo-Portage, Michigan and Lansing, Michigan. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, LIHTC and Senior Housing.

Hollander Development Corporation is a Kalamazoo, Michigan-based real estate development firm founded in 1979 by Joe Hollander. Operating with 47 years of industry experience under President Matt Hollander, the boutique company maintains a small operational team specializing in affordable, workforce, and senior housing. The firm focuses on developing, acquiring, and managing residential communities serving households across 0% to 120% of Area Median Income (AMI). Its expertise covers multi-layered capital structures, leveraging Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), MSHDA, HUD, FNMA, HOME funds, RAD conversions, and project-based vouchers. The company also partners with non-profit organizations on community-focused developments and net-positive energy initiatives. The enterprise operates primarily within Michigan, having developed over 4,000 residential units across more than 40 multi-family communities. Its portfolio features developments ranging from 45 to 100-plus units—including Hillcrest Village, Gateway Village, Metea Court, and Lake Pointe—alongside notable sustainability-focused projects such as The Creamery, a 48-unit LEED Platinum mixed-use community in Kalamazoo.

Principals at Hollander Development