Our Mission

Community Homes of Patagonia, Inc. aims to support the diversity and vibrancy of the Town of Patagonia, Arizona and its vicinity by providing quality, affordable housing opportunities to low and moderate income people in this community.

Our Approach


The two pillars of our approach are affordability and permanence. We are an independent 501c.3 non-profit and follow the Community Land Trust model. We are committed to being around in perpetuity to ensure the houses we build are affordable forever.

The Need

Patagonia is located in Santa Cruz county, the lowest economic county in the State of Arizona. Many of its residents are generational low income.

Board of Directors

  • Tod C. Bowden

    President (15th Year)

    P.O. Box 1063, Patagonia, AZ 85624

    (520) 394-9051 info@chopatagonia.org

    March 16, 2023 (2nd term)

    (Certified Loan Packager)

    OCCUPATION – ACE Certified Personal Trainer

  • Ken Morrow

    Treasurer (11th Year)

    P.O. Box 1061, Patagonia, AZ 85624

    (520) 604-6939 kenmorrow54@gmail.com

    March 16, 2023 (3rd term)

    OCCUPATION – Retired

  • Sarah Jo Peterson

    Director (1st Year)

    PO Box 1216, Patagonia, AZ 85624

    (301) 233-8709 sjpeterson@urbanstrategies.com

    October 17, 2024 (elected to fill vacancy)

    OCCUPATION – Urban and Rural Planning Consultant

  • Allyn Dodson

    Director (1st Year)

    PO Box104, Patagonia, AZ 85624

    (928) 310-4551 ADHDXL03@gmail.com

    March 21, 2024 (1 st term)

    OCCUPATION – Retired

  • Tess Hoke

    Director (2nd Year)

    PO Box 1024, Patagonia, AZ 85624

    (509) 997-0978 yardfood@tesshoke.com

    March 16, 2023 (1st term)

    OCCUPATION – Website Marketing

  • Elvia Gallaher

    Program Manager

    P.O. Box 634, Patagonia, AZ 85624

    (520) 604-8590 egallaher.CHOP@gmail.com

    Hired July 18, 2022