Fresno Housing Authority

Name

Fresno Housing Authority

Legal name

Fresno Housing

Website

https://fresnohousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing and Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (531110), Residential Building Construction (2361), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Operative Builders (1531), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Voucher & Rental Assistance Programs (Tenant-Based/Project-Based) (FSALAKAI), Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)

Keywords

• Affordable housing programs
• Public housing authority
• Housing choice vouchers
• Real estate development
• Supportive housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

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

Revenue model

1. HUD Federal Funding: The majority of funds come from the U.S. Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which regulates and provides funding for Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (formerly Section 8), and Shelter Plus Care programs.
2. Property Operations Income: Fresno Housing generates income from its properties through rental operations and management fees.
3. Federal, State, and Local Grants: Fresno Housing can apply for a variety of grants as well as federal, state, and local funds to supplement its core funding.
4. Private Investment Partnerships: CVS Health invested approximately $18.4 million in the Arthur @ Blackstone affordable housing project as part of CVS Health's broader commitment to addressing social determinants of health.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Fresno Housing is a public housing authority that owns and manages nearly 80 multi-family affordable housing developments throughout Fresno County and administers approximately 13,000 Housing Choice Vouchers (formerly Section 8) on behalf of low-income households. Since 2010, it has also functioned as a real estate developer, having built over 2,100 new affordable units and renovated 640 units. Rent is income-based, with participants typically paying 30-40% of adjusted gross income.

Product overview

Fresno Housing Authority operates as a comprehensive housing authority providing a portfolio of housing programs and real estate development services across Fresno County. The core housing offerings include Affordable Rental Housing (agency-owned and managed properties), the Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly Section 8, serving approximately 70% of residents), Farm Labor and Agricultural Worker Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing (Renaissance Properties) for individuals experiencing homelessness. Since 2010, Fresno Housing has functioned as a real estate developer, having developed over 2,100 new multi-family units and renovated 640 additional units. Digitally, Fresno Housing offers the RENTCafe Resident Portal as an online and mobile (iOS/Android) platform enabling residents to manage rent payments, submit maintenance requests, and update profiles. Resident Empowerment Services complement the housing portfolio with programs focused on economic independence, educational scholarships, digital inclusion (Get Connected Fresno / ConnectHome), and the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program. In 2024, Fresno Housing restructured the Beyond Housing Foundation to consolidate fundraising and community engagement under a dedicated nonprofit vehicle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Affordable Rental Housing Fresno Housing owns and manages nearly 80 multi-family housing developments throughout Fresno County, including emergency, permanent supportive, farm labor, and public housing, providing safe, quality housing at below-market rents to qualified low-income individuals and families.
• Housing Choice Vouchers (formerly Section 8) A rental assistance program administered by Fresno Housing with HUD funding, providing Housing Choice Vouchers that pay part of a family's rent, enabling low- and moderate-income families to afford decent housing in the private rental market; approximately 70% of residents served through this program.
• Farm Labor / Agricultural Worker Housing Specialized housing complexes for agricultural workers located in Orange Cove, Mendota, Parlier, and Fresno, including migrant farmworker complexes in Firebaugh and Parlier operated from April through October, with eligibility based on farm-related income and residency distance requirements.
• Permanent Supportive Housing (Renaissance Properties) Long-term housing with onsite supportive services for individuals exiting homelessness, including Renaissance at Alta Monte, Renaissance at Parc Grove, Renaissance at Santa Clara, Renaissance at Trinity, and The Villages at Broadway and Paragon, providing housing stability alongside health and wellness resources.
• Affordable Housing Real Estate Development Since 2010, Fresno Housing has developed over 2,100 new multi-family affordable housing units and renovated 640 additional units, functioning as a full-scale real estate developer serving 18,000 adults and 17,000 children through development activity, including mixed-income and mixed-use projects.
• Resident Portal (RENTCafe) An online and mobile resident management portal (RENTCafe Resident app on iOS and Android) enabling residents to manage rent payments (auto-pay and one-time), submit maintenance requests, update profiles, receive SMS notifications, and split payments between roommates.
• Resident Empowerment Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 42,321 total residents served
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Beyond Housing FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeyond Housing Foundation was restructured in 2024 to become a nonprofit dedicated to supporting resident empowerment, community engagement, and strategic fundraising. It connects residents to scholarships, workforce development, digital access, and pathways to homeownership. It serves as the primary vehicle for donors and partners to invest in Fresno Housing residents.
• Fresno StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual scholarship partnership offering educational opportunities to Fresno Housing residents pursuing higher education. Part of Fresno Housing's commitment to resident economic mobility and self-sufficiency.
• Bitwise/Geekwise AcademysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology scholarship program partnership providing Fresno Housing residents with skills in demand in the technology industry. Residents can apply for Geekwise Academy Scholarships to attend tech training programs.
• California State University, Fresno - Office of Community and Economic DevelopmentsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for digital literacy programs within identified communities as part of the ConnectHome initiative. Supports the goal of enhancing resident engagement and broadening access to technology services.
• Fresno Madera Continuum of CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFresno Housing serves as Lead Agency in the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care, a group of stakeholders dedicated to providing housing and services to those experiencing homelessness. The agency also serves as Lead Agency in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
• Street2HomesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective impact initiative to comprehensively address homelessness across Fresno County. Fresno Housing is a partner in this initiative which outlines the structure and tactics for the entire Fresno community to address homelessness.
• MAP PointsecondaryOthersReferral partnership directing individuals and families experiencing homelessness to MAP Point services. Fresno Housing refers residents to this resource for immediate homeless assistance.
• Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization bringing housing leaders together to discuss challenges, opportunities, and solutions shaping the future of affordable housing. Fresno Housing CEO Tyrone Roderick Williams participates in CLPHA discussions.
• Faith in the ValleysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner involved in the development of Fresno Housing's Strategic Plan 2025-2030, contributing insights through stakeholder engagement processes.
• Radical Possibilities CoLabsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing Fresno Housing's Strategic Plan 2025-2030, engaging over 600 stakeholders through interactive gallery walks and digital platforms.
• Central Valley Health Policy Institute at Fresno StatesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic planning partner contributing to Fresno Housing's 2025-2030 strategic framework through policy insights and community engagement.
• UC Merced's HOPe LabsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing research and data insights to Fresno Housing's Strategic Plan 2025-2030 development process.
• City of FresnocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership with the City of Fresno working with government, industry, and nonprofit organizations to accelerate broadband adoption through the ConnectHome initiative and broader community revitalization efforts.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA): California public housing authority administering Section 8/HCV, public housing, and development programs across Los Angeles County. Direct comparable to Fresno Housing in regulatory structure, funding mix (HUD + state), and mission, but operating at significantly greater scale in a higher-cost metro.
• Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA): Joint City-County housing authority and redevelopment agency administering public housing, HCV, and multifamily development in Sacramento. Closest governance analog to Fresno Housing's dual City/County structure, with similar mid-scale California affordable housing portfolio and LIHTC development pipeline.
• San Diego Housing Commission: Public housing agency administering HCV, public housing, and affordable housing development in San Diego. Comparable to Fresno Housing in administering HUD-funded rental assistance combined with portfolio development, though serving a larger coastal metro with different cost dynamics.
• Oakland Housing Authority: California public housing authority managing public housing, HCV, and Section 8 project-based programs in Alameda County. Directly comparable governance, regulatory environment, and tenant base to Fresno Housing, with similar integration of supportive services and HUD funding reliance.
• Chicago Housing Authority (CHA): Large municipal housing authority administering HCV, public housing, and major redevelopment programs in Chicago. Comparable institutional structure and HUD dependency; differs by operating in a much larger, more urbanized market with extensive mixed-finance and RAD redevelopment experience.
• Atlanta Housing Authority: Public housing authority administering HCV, public housing conversions via RAD, and mixed-income development across Atlanta. Comparable real estate development orientation and supportive housing model; differs by serving a Southeast metro with different housing market dynamics.

Broad incumbents

• New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA): Largest public housing authority in the US, operating ~162,000 apartments and HCV programs across NYC. Functions as a much larger institutional peer with shared HUD-funded model and regulatory structure, but its scale, federal monitoring agreement, and capital needs differ materially from a mid-market authority like Fresno.
• Related Companies (Related Affordable): National private developer of affordable and mixed-income multifamily housing, including LIHTC-financed and supportive housing projects across California. Competitor to Fresno Housing's development arm for sites, LIHTC allocations, and public-private partnerships in the Central Valley.

Emerging players

• BRIDGE Housing Corporation: California-focused nonprofit affordable housing developer producing LIHTC, mixed-income, and supportive housing units primarily in the Bay Area and Sacramento. Direct competitor for California LIHTC resources and comparable in mission-driven, services-integrated development approach.
• Mercy Housing California: Nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator with significant California portfolio, integrating supportive services similar to Fresno Housing's Renaissance model. Comparable in combining development, property management, and resident services; competes for LIHTC and city/county funding in overlapping markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/FresnoHousing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fresnohousing
• Instagraminstagram.com/fresnohousing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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