Winn Companies
About
WinnCompanies is a Boston-based real estate firm that develops, owns and manages housing across the country and is one of the largest managers of affordable housing in the United States. It owns more than 150 communities and operates in 30 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Its divisions cover real estate development through WinnDevelopment, property management through WinnResidential, and housing for military service members and their families.
Arthur Winn founded the company in 1971, and WinnDevelopment has since built a national reputation for its development work. Its projects include historic preservation, with 49 historic properties transformed into about 5,600 units of mixed-income housing. The company ties its work to sustainability and community impact, and Connected Communities Foundation, a nonprofit featured on its site, links residents with social service programs in partnership with housing owners and providers nationwide.
What to Know
- Winn employs about 4,600 people in roles from maintenance and compliance to finance and IT.
- The company publishes an impact report on its community work, most recently for 2025.
- Winn announced $70,000 in scholarship awards in September 2026.
- Apartment seekers can search Winn-managed properties for available homes.
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