Atlanta Housing Authority

What Atlanta Housing Authority does

Atlanta Housing Authority (formally The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia), founded in 1938 and headquartered at 230 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue in Atlanta, is the largest public housing authority in Georgia and one of the largest in the nation. It operates as a HUD-regulated government entity serving nearly 27,000 low-income households—approximately 43,000 people—through an integrated portfolio of housing assistance programs. These include 9 AH-owned residential communities (7 senior high-rises and 2 small family communities), the tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher Program, Homeflex project-based rental assistance (an MTW-designed program encouraging private mixed-income development), the HAVEN supportive housing program for homeless and at-risk populations, and a Homeownership Down Payment Assistance program expanded to $60,000 in May 2026 via a Pretium partnership. Complementary resident services span human development, scholarships, digital inclusion, and workforce development, often delivered through community partners such as Goodwill of North Georgia, United Way, and TechBridge.

The organization's core technology stack consists of standard administrative web portals—including the Applicant/Participant Portal (my.atlantahousing.org) and Property Owner Portal (aha.hcvportal.org)—alongside Power BI dashboards that track affordable housing program performance and strategic plan KPIs. No proprietary technology platform, AI/ML system, or patent portfolio is referenced. Capital deployment is anchored by the $40 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant supporting the $63.6 million Bowen Homes Phase I redevelopment (151 mixed-income units, March 2025), the 19-acre Atlanta Civic Center redevelopment with The Michaels Organization (December 2025), and a portfolio of mixed-income developments with partners including Pennrose, The Benoit Group, and Columbia Residential.

Atlanta Housing's business model is funded primarily through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development federal appropriations, supplemented by tenant rental contributions (typically 30% of adjusted income for voucher holders, with a $125 minimum). The FY2027 approved budget totals $544.6 million, balancing housing assistance payments, development pipeline funding, and resident services. Its competitive position rests on its Moving to Work (MTW) designation (granted 2001), which provides regulatory flexibility unavailable to non-MTW authorities, its scale as Georgia's largest PHA, and a long-standing developer and landlord partner network across the City of Atlanta. The organization is governed by a Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of Atlanta and led by President and CEO Terri M. Lee.

Name

Atlanta Housing Authority

Legal name

The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia

Website

https://atlantahousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Atlanta Housing Authority is Georgia's largest public housing authority, serving nearly 27,000 low-income households through HUD-funded public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, supportive housing, and down payment assistance, governed by a mayoral board.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Housing Services (62422), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Housing Voucher & Rental Assistance Programs (Tenant-Based/Project-Based) (FSALAKAI), Down Payment Assistance (DPA) & Homebuyer Subsidy Programs (FSALAKAE), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Public housing assistance
• Affordable housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Supportive housing services
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. HUD Funding: Atlanta Housing programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The agency receives federal grants and subsidies to operate public housing, administer housing vouchers, and support community development initiatives.
2. Rental Income: Revenue from tenant-based rental payments in AH-owned residential communities. Residents pay rent based on income (typically 30% of adjusted income), with the remainder subsidized by HUD funding.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Atlanta Housing Authority provides affordable housing assistance to nearly 27,000 low-income households in the City of Atlanta through public housing units, tenant-based Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Homeflex rental assistance, HAVEN supportive housing for homeless/at-risk individuals, and a Homeownership Down Payment Assistance Program. Complementary resident services include Human Development Services, Digital Inclusion, scholarships, workforce development, and the Ride to Work transportation program. The agency partners with private developers and landlords to create and preserve mixed-income communities.

Product overview

Atlanta Housing Authority operates as a housing assistance agency offering multiple integrated housing programs and support services. The portfolio includes AH-owned residential communities (9 properties), the HAVEN Supportive Housing Program, Homeflex rental assistance, Housing Choice Vouchers, Mixed/Strategic Revitalization Program, and a Homeownership Down Payment Assistance Program (expanded to $60,000). Support services encompass Human Development Services, Digital Inclusion, Scholarships, and Ride to Work. Digital offerings include Applicant/Participant Portal, Property Owner Portal, Power BI analytics dashboards, and the Atlanta Housing Unlocked Podcast. These programs collectively serve nearly 27,000 low-income households through various assistance mechanisms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AH-Owned Residential Communities
• Housing Choice Voucher Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 27,000 low-income households served through various housing programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and flagship.

• PretiummajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Partnership to expand homeownership opportunities for eligible families. Pretium is collaborating with Atlanta Housing on a new $60,000 Down Payment Assistance pilot program that builds on the previous program offering up to $25,000 in assistance. The initiative aims to expand financial support, mortgage readiness, and access to quality homeownership for more Atlantans.
• Goodwill of North GeorgiamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Expanded workforce services partnership connecting residents to free career coaching, training pathways, and employer networks. Deepened collaboration to enhance economic mobility opportunities for Atlanta Housing residents.
• The Michaels OrganizationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Partnership for the first phase of Atlanta Civic Center redevelopment. The Michaels Organization is collaborating with Atlanta Housing on a 148-unit affordable senior housing development as the anchor for a multi-phase, 19-acre transformation of the Atlanta Civic Center site.
• BirdminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2025Ride-to-Work partnership expanding mobility and workforce opportunities for Atlanta Housing residents. The partnership provides transportation options to help residents access employment opportunities and workforce development programs.
• Columbia ResidentialmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2025Partnership for the grand reopening of Legacy at East Lake, celebrating the transformation and preservation of affordable housing in the East Lake neighborhood.
• Public-Private Partners (Bowen Homes)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2025Bowen Homes redevelopment backed by $40 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant and over $523 million in public and private commitments. The $63.6 million Phase I adds 151 mixed-income housing units designed as a national model for equitable, community-focused revitalization.
• InspireduminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2024Digital inclusion partnership bridging the digital divide for Atlanta Housing residents. Inspiredu provides digital literacy training and resources to help residents access technology and online services.
• The Benoit GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 April 2024Financial closing of $72 million Englewood Senior development as part of Phase I development. The Benoit Group serves as development partner for senior housing construction.
• PennrosemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2024Herndon Square Phase II groundbreaking celebration. Pennrose is the development partner for this mixed-income housing project expanding affordable housing options.
• Invest AtlantamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 September 2020$40 million London Townhomes redevelopment partnership. Invest Atlanta provides economic development support and financing for the transformation of the public housing site into mixed-income housing.
• United Way of Greater AtlantamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership providing free tax prep services for low-income Atlantans, early learning programs at Roosevelt Hall, and various community development initiatives.
• TechBridgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology career program partnership including the Digital Leadership Academy, a STEM workforce development initiative helping residents access sustainable employment in the technology sector.
• Book Rich EnvironmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiteracy partnership celebrating the two-millionth book distributed to public housing communities since 2020. Summer reading initiatives and book distribution programs support youth literacy development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Houston Housing Authority (HHA): Major Sun Belt housing authority administering public housing and a substantial voucher program across the Houston metro. Comparable to AH in market profile (high-growth Southern metro), voucher-heavy program mix, and federally funded operating model.
• Chicago Housing Authority (CHA): One of the nation's largest housing authorities, administering public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and major mixed-income redevelopments. Closely comparable to AH given similar scale, federal HUD oversight, and reliance on Choice Neighborhoods-style redevelopment partnerships.
• Baltimore Housing Authority (HABC): Housing Authority of Baltimore City, operating public housing, vouchers, and redevelopment programs in a major East Coast city. Comparable to AH in HUD-supervised PHA model with ongoing mixed-income redevelopment activity.
• District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA): DC's primary public housing authority, operating public housing and administering vouchers with substantial federal nexus. Directly comparable to AH as a HUD-supervised, large urban PHA running mixed-income redevelopment and supportive housing programs.
• Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA): Operates one of the largest affordable housing portfolios on the West Coast, including public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and supportive housing. Comparable to AH in operating model (owned communities + tenant-based vouchers) and large-city, HUD-funded mission.
• Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA): Pennsylvania's largest housing authority, managing tens of thousands of units of public housing and administering a large Housing Choice Voucher Program. Comparable to AH in scale, federal HUD oversight, and mixed-income redevelopment activity.
• New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA): The largest public housing authority in the United States, providing public housing and Section 8 vouchers to more than 1 in 17 New Yorkers. Directly comparable to AH as a large, HUD-supervised municipal PHA operating both owned residential communities and tenant-based voucher programs at scale.
• San Francisco Housing Authority (SFHA): Public housing authority for the City and County of San Francisco, providing public housing, vouchers, and supportive housing. Comparable to AH in operating model and HUD-supervised delivery of federal housing assistance in a high-cost urban market.
• King County Housing Authority: One of the largest public housing authorities in the Pacific Northwest, operating more than 90 properties and administering a large voucher program. Comparable to AH in portfolio breadth (owned properties + vouchers + homeownership) and HUD-funded operating model.
• Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development: Large county-level public housing agency administering public housing and Section 8 in the Miami metro. Comparable to AH in HUD-funded operating model, voucher-heavy delivery, and service to a high-cost Sun Belt rental market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@housingatlanta
• Xx.com/HousingAtlanta

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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