Changing Lives through Attainable Affordable Housing
Introducing Lake Norman CDC's new CEO!
Driven by a vision to become the Lake Norman region's premier housing agency, Lake Norman CDC provides affordable and attainable housing opportunities for moderate income households by instilling hope and strengthening our communities through service-enriched programs.
We build, manage and maintain Homes, Outcomes, Partnerships and Educational opportunities for a thriving community.
----- Kris J. Fountain, CEO for LKNCDC
Kris J. Fountain is a transformational leader and affordable housing advocate with 30 years of experience in delivering housing solutions. His expertise in developing special purpose credit programs, financial education workshops, residential real estate opportunities, and fostering impactful private and public partnerships makes him a respected leader in the field. Kris is honored to serve as the first CEO for Lake Norman CDC, which provides affordable and attainable housing through service-enriched programs for people in the Lake Norman area. He and his wife of 28 years live in Mooresville and have two adult children.
First Responder’s Journey to Stability
"I’m not just surviving anymore — I’m building a foundation for growth."
--Cornelius Resident
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Before joining the Rental Bridge Program, I was spending over a third of my income on rent. The stress was constant. But Lake Norman CDC changed everything.
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With monthly rental assistance and financial education workshops, I learned to budget, manage credit, and plan for the future. In under a year, my credit score increased by 100 points, and I reduced my debt by $4,500.
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This program gave me peace of mind and the confidence to dream again. Thank you for helping essential workers like me stay rooted in the communities we serve.
Stability Restored: A Mother’s Journey
"Before I found the Rental Bridge Program, I was overwhelmed."
--Huntersville Mother and C.N.A
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Working full-time as a single parent, I still couldn’t keep up with rent. The stress was affecting my health and my ability to care for my children.
Lake Norman CDC changed everything. Through rental assistance and financial education, I learned to budget, manage debt, and start saving. For the first time in years, I felt hope.
This program gave me more than housing—it gave me stability, confidence, and a path toward homeownership.
Lisa Driver, MI
A New Beginning in Davidson
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"A Lifeline When I Needed It Most"
— A New Resident of Davidson
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Last spring, I added my name to the long waitlist knowing it could take years before I reached the top. I explored purchasing a home but was just outside qualification due to HOA fees. Even if I had qualified, I would have entered a lottery with no guarantee.
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That’s when I discovered the Rental Bridge Program offered by Lake Norman CDC — and everything changed.
This program gave me the support I needed to secure housing and a sense of stability during a time of uncertainty. I’m deeply grateful for organizations like Lake Norman CDC that make housing accessible and equitable.
Those who give so much to serve our community should have the opportunity to live in it.
Attainable affordable housing is a critical issue touching each of us. From teachers to care-givers and small business-owners to firefighters – we all are affected by the availability of affordable housing. Everyone wants to be part of the community where they work.
Using 30% affordable housing definition
Cornelius, NC as of Sept. 2022
Average 2-bedroom rent - $1900
Average home rental - $2,344
According to HUD affordable housing is households spending 30% or less on housing costs, including rent or mortgage payments, utilities, and other fees.
Spending over 30% is considered housing cost burdened or housing insecure. This means that a person, such as a school teacher making $44,000 should be paying no more than $1,100 in housing costs (rent and utilities).
Our MISSION
Dedicated to providing diverse affordable and attainable housing opportunities for moderate income households, instilling hope and strengthening our community through service-enriched programs.