Providence Housing Authority

Name

Providence Housing Authority

Legal name

Providence Housing Authority

Website

https://provhousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (92511), Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Public housing services
• Affordable housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Low-income housing assistance
• Resident services coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. HUD Federal Housing Subsidies: As a public housing authority, PHA receives federal funding through HUD's public housing program (Section 9) and Section 8 programs. This includes capital and operating subsidies that fund the maintenance and operations of 2,606 public housing units.
2. Rental Assistance Payments: PHA distributes approximately $34 million annually in rental assistance to landlords through the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, with tenants paying 30% of their adjusted gross income.
3. Low-Income Housing Tax Credits: Development projects leverage Low-Income Housing Tax Credits along with state and local funding sources to finance revitalization and new construction of affordable housing units.
4. Section 8 HAP Contracts: Following RAD conversions, properties receive rental assistance through Section 8 Project Based Rental Assistance and long-term HAP contracts, providing stable federal funding that can be leveraged for capital improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Providence Housing Authority (PHA) is a public housing authority that owns and manages 2,606 affordable housing units across 13 communities in Providence, RI, and administers approximately 2,668 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). The authority provides subsidized rental housing to low-income individuals, families, seniors, and adults with disabilities under HUD's public housing program, distributing roughly $34 million annually in rental assistance to private landlords.

Product overview

Providence Housing Authority operates as a public housing authority providing and developing quality affordable housing opportunities. The core offerings include Public Housing units (2,606 apartments) and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program. Supporting services include Resident Services with workforce development (Jobs Plus, FSS, Financial Literacy), wellness programs, and service coordination. Online portals (Tenant Portal, Landlord Portal, Online Application) provide digital access to housing services. Development projects include Dexter Manor (291-unit complex) and the proposed Parcel 41 mixed-income development. The affiliated nonprofit PCOC supports resident programs and services.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Housing PHA-managed apartments for families, senior citizens, and adults with disabilities under HUD's public housing program. Residents pay 30% of their gross annual income minus applicable deductions.
• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Federally funded rental assistance program allowing eligible families to lease privately owned housing with a voucher covering the difference between the tenant's payment and the market rent. PHA administers approximately 2,668 vouchers, distributing $34 million annually to landlords.
• Resident Services Programs enhancing quality of life for PHA residents through Workforce Development, Wellness, and Service Coordination, including the Jobs Plus Program, Family Self-Sufficiency Program, Adult Education (GED, ESL), and Financial Literacy.
• Jobs Plus Program (JPP) Four-year HUD-funded initiative supporting PHA residents through job readiness, workforce development, and employment placement with earned income disregard benefits.
• Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Voluntary five-year program connecting residents with financial coaches to develop action plans for improving income, credit, debt, and savings, with an FSS Savings Account.
• Providence Community Opportunity Corporation (PCOC) Nonprofit affiliate of PHA providing programs and services promoting self-sufficiency, economic independence, and educational opportunities for public housing and Section 8 residents.
• Dexter Manor 291-unit residential complex consisting of two wings (Dexter Manor I built 1962 and Dexter Manor II built 1984), located at 100 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903. Currently undergoing RAD conversion planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 11,442 individuals across all programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GradientcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026San Francisco-based climate tech startup that installed 277 heat pumps in Carroll Tower, a 194-apartment public housing development in Providence, RI. Completed the retrofit in just 12 days as part of a $1.25 million public-private project. Among the largest completed heat pump installations in the United States.
• Rhode Island Office of Energy ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026State agency that partnered with PHA on the $1.25 million heat pump installation project at Carroll Tower. Contributed to public-private initiative to improve energy efficiency in public housing.
• Abode Energy ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Energy management firm involved in the Carroll Tower heat pump installation project, contributing expertise to the $1.25 million public-private energy efficiency retrofit.
• Envr AirminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026Environmental/air quality firm that participated in the Carroll Tower heat pump installation project as part of the collaborative public-private effort.
• Boston Celtics Shamrock FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2025Foundation collaborating with PHA on the Manton Heights Early Childhood Education Center development. Joint initiative announced via RFP to develop new early education center in Manton Heights public housing community.
• Amica Insurance Companies FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2025Foundation partnering with PHA and Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation on Manton Heights Early Childhood Education Center development project.
• 195 Redevelopment District CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Commission overseeing the redevelopment of former Interstate 195 land in Providence. Approached PHA in late 2024 to assess development potential of Parcel 41. Collaborative approach expected to yield 60-120 new housing units on 12,600 s.f. parcel adjacent to Dexter Manor.
• Local Agencies (Adult Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local agencies to provide Adult Education programs including GED, ESL, and training/certification for PHA residents.
• Various Community OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCOC develops programs and services through effective program development among PHA staff and creative partnerships with various organizations. Programs include holiday parties, fire safety training, and computer lab supplies.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cambridge Housing Authority: Public housing authority in Cambridge, MA. Comparable as a smaller New England municipal PHA administering public housing units and Section 8 vouchers under HUD programs, using similar repositioning and LIHTC financing strategies.
• Boston Housing Authority: Public housing authority operating in Boston, MA under HUD oversight. Directly comparable as it manages a similarly structured portfolio of public housing units and Housing Choice Vouchers in an adjacent New England city, serving comparable low-income, senior, and disabled populations.
• District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA): Public housing authority serving Washington, D.C. under HUD oversight. Directly comparable in administering public housing units and Housing Choice Vouchers, delivering resident services, and managing repositioning/redevelopment initiatives.
• San Francisco Housing Authority: Public housing authority in San Francisco, CA operating under HUD's public housing and Section 8 programs. Comparable as a municipal housing authority using repositioning tools like RAD to revitalize aging housing stock in a high-cost city.
• Chicago Housing Authority: Major U.S. public housing authority operating approximately 20,000+ public housing units and administering tens of thousands of Housing Choice Vouchers under HUD. Directly comparable to PHA in housing program structure and federal funding model.
• Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA): Public housing authority in Philadelphia, PA administering public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers under HUD programs. Directly comparable in operating model, program offerings, and resident services structure.
• Los Angeles Housing Authority (HACLA): One of the largest public housing authorities in the U.S., administering public housing and Section 8 vouchers for Los Angeles. Comparable in core program structure and reliance on federal HUD funding streams.
• New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA): The largest public housing authority in the U.S., managing over 160,000 units under HUD programs. Comparable to PHA in mission, programmatic structure (public housing + Section 8), regulatory framework, and resident services model, though at vastly greater scale.

Broad incumbents

• Rhode Island Housing: Statewide housing finance agency providing affordable housing financing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit allocation, and homeownership programs across Rhode Island. Comparable to PHA at the state level; PHA's development pipeline (e.g., LIHTC-financed projects) intersects with Rhode Island Housing's role as the LIHCC allocating agency.

Regional players

• Housing Authority of the City of Hartford: Regional public housing authority serving Hartford, CT. Comparable to PHA as a similar-sized New England municipal housing authority under HUD oversight, though operating in a different state and metropolitan area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/provhousing
• Instagraminstagram.com/provhousing
• Xx.com/ProvHousing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/providenceha

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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