What Denton Housing Authority does

Denton Housing Authority (DHA) is a quasi-governmental Public Housing Authority organized under Texas state law, founded in 1970 and headquartered at 1225 Wilson Street, Denton, Texas. DHA is HUD-recognized (PHA ID TX392) and governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of the City of Denton, with Sherri McDade serving as Chief Executive Officer. Its mission is to provide affordable housing and rental assistance to low-income families in Denton and Denton County, and it operates as the dominant affordable housing provider in the region.

DHA's core offering is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, administered under standard HUD rules with participants paying 30-40% of adjusted income toward rent and DHA covering the balance. This program extends into the Homeownership Program (using HAP as mortgage payments for up to 15 years), the Mainstream Voucher Program for non-elderly persons with disabilities, and the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program launched in May 2024 for at-risk youth aged 18-24. On the physical-asset side, DHA owns and/or operates more than 3,000 affordable housing units at 11 locations — including senior communities (Heritage Oaks, Pecan Place), mixed-income tax-credit properties (Renaissance Courts), and a growing portfolio of market-rate and luxury apartments (The Veranda, Woodlands of Denton, Eighteen51 Brinker, The Beverley, Mayhill Crossing, Elan Denton, Birchway Denton, Westview Heights, Vintage Ranch). Approximately 1,200 workforce and market-rate units are under construction, and Arbor Ranch (297 units, $149M) broke ground in March 2026 with The NRP Group.

DHA's business model rests on three revenue streams: (1) federal HUD funding for the HCV program and public housing operations, supplemented by non-federal local agency funding; (2) rental income from owned/operated affordable housing units; and (3) rental income and tax-credit equity from workforce and market-rate developments, including LIHTC-financed projects through three affiliated Public Facility Corporations (North Texas Development PFC, Legacy Denton PFC, Denton Essential Investments PFC). Tenant and landlord access is delivered through the DHA Applicant Portal (dentonha.myhousing.com) and Landlord Portal (partners.ourpha.com), while HQS inspections, case management, and property operations are staffed by 25+ named employees across Administration, Finance, HR, Community Services, HCV Program, property management, and Maintenance departments.

Name

Denton Housing Authority

Legal name

Denton Housing Authority

Website

https://dentonhousingauthority.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Denton Housing Authority (DHA) is a HUD-designated Public Housing Authority founded in 1970 in Denton, Texas, administering 1,953+ Housing Choice Vouchers county-wide and owning/operating 3,000+ affordable housing units across 18 communities, with an additional 1,200 workforce and market-rate units under construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Administration

NAICS

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (531110), Administration of Housing Programs (925110)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Master-Planned Community & POA Management (BPAJAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cooperative (Co-op) Housing Association Management (BPAJAHAC), HOA / Condominium Association Management (BPAJAFAH), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Public housing administration
• Affordable housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Rental assistance services
• Low-income housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Denton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal HUD Funding: Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development supports the Housing Choice Voucher Program and public housing operations; supplemented by 5-Year PHA Plan and Annual Plan filings with HUD.
2. Rental Income from Affordable Housing Units: Rental income from over 3,000 affordable housing units DHA owns and/or operates at eleven locations throughout the City of Denton, including senior, family, mixed-income, and tax-credit properties.
3. Workforce and Market-Rate Housing Rental Income: Rental income from approximately 1,200 units of workforce and market-rate housing under construction, diversifying revenue beyond subsidized affordable housing.
4. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Equity: Tax credit equity investments secured through LIHTC financing on developments such as the $149 million Arbor Ranch project and Renaissance Courts Townhomes.
5. Non-Federal Local Agency Funding: Non-federal funds used to fund local agencies in support of DHA's self-sufficiency mission for clients and other low-income families in the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Core offering

Denton Housing Authority (DHA) is a quasi-governmental public housing authority that administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and sub-programs (Homeownership, Mainstream, Foster Youth to Independence) for low-income residents of Denton County. It owns and/or operates more than 3,000 affordable housing units across multiple apartment and townhome communities in Denton, Texas, and partners with private developers to add workforce, market-rate, and mixed-income housing inventory.

Product overview

Denton Housing Authority (DHA) operates a portfolio of HUD-funded affordable housing programs alongside a managed portfolio of residential apartment communities, all delivered through a single agency-wide offering rather than a unified software platform. The core service is the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), which extends into two sub-programs — the Homeownership Program (using HAP funds as mortgage payments) and the Mainstream Voucher Program (for non-elderly persons with disabilities) — plus the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) voucher program for at-risk youth. DHA's physical housing inventory is delivered through the DHA Communities portfolio of 18 named apartment and townhome properties, including affordable senior properties (Heritage Oaks, Pecan Place), mixed-income/tax-credit properties (Renaissance Courts), and market-rate and luxury apartment communities (The Veranda, Woodlands of Denton, Eighteen51 Brinker, Ridgecrest, The Beverley, The Hightone, Square9 Apartments, 16Ten East, Discovery Park, Mayhill Crossing, Elan Denton, Birchway Denton, Vintage Ranch, Westview Heights). These properties sit alongside the in-progress Arbor Ranch (297-unit) Class-A affordable community being developed with The NRP Group. Tenant and landlord-facing access is delivered through the DHA Applicant Portal (dentonha.myhousing.com) and the Landlord Portal (partners.ourpha.com).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Heritage Oaks Apartments: Senior housing community (62 and over) operated by DHA at 2501 N. Bell Ave., Denton, TX 76208; accepts market renters and Housing Choice Voucher holders.
• Pecan Place Apartments
• Renaissance Courts Townhomes

Products and services

• Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) National HUD-funded rental assistance program administered by DHA that helps low- and moderate-income families rent housing in the private market by paying a portion of monthly rent. Families pay 30-40% of adjusted income toward rent and utilities, and DHA pays the difference to the property owner. Each family is assigned a Case Specialist based on last name.
• Homeownership Program Program administered under the Housing Choice Voucher framework that allows current rental voucher participants (enrolled at least one year) to use Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) as mortgage payments for up to 15 years (or 10 years for shorter-term mortgages). Requires first-time homebuyer status, homebuyer education, credit counseling, and pre/post-homeownership classes.
• Mainstream Voucher Program Special-purpose HUD vouchers administered under the Housing Choice Voucher framework that assist non-elderly persons aged 18 to 61 who have disabilities; follows the same rules as standard housing choice vouchers.
• Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Program HUD-funded special-purpose voucher program providing Housing Choice Vouchers to youth aged 18-24 who have left foster care (or will leave within 90 days under a transition plan per Section 475(5)(H) of the Social Security Act) and are homeless or at risk of homelessness at age 16 or older.
• Heritage Oaks Apartments Senior housing property (62+) located at 2501 N. Bell Ave., Denton, TX 76208, operated by DHA. Accepts market renters and Housing Choice Voucher holders. Amenities include electric ranges, dead-bolt locks, picnic areas, Jim Carter Memorial Park, and a monthly newsletter.
• Pecan Place Apartments Five-story renovated senior apartment building (62+) at 302 S. Locust St., Denton, TX 76201, opened December 1996 for low-income seniors. Includes community room, laundry, library, sun room, on-site management, and 24-hour maintenance. Rent is based on income via Housing Choice Voucher Program.
• Renaissance Courts Townhomes Multifamily, mixed-income, tax credit townhome property with 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units developed by DHA using low-income housing tax credits; 14 units have Section 8 project-based assistance. Located at 1224 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX 76205, with swimming pool, clubhouse, and business center.
• The Veranda Apartments Pet-friendly community at 2420 E. McKinney Rd., Denton, TX 76209, offering modern 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom apartment homes with swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, playground, and laundry facilities, minutes from Golden Triangle Mall.
• Woodlands of Denton Modern apartment community at 1555 Nottingham Dr., Denton, TX, offering a Workforce Housing Program for qualifying residents. Features pool, fitness, clubhouse, and contemporary interiors.
• Eighteen51 Brinker Apartments Award-winning luxury apartments at 1851 Brinker Rd., Denton, offering spacious 1, 2, and 3-bedroom floor plans with swimming pool, fitness center, and distinct interior accents. Recognized as Denton Record-Chronicle 2021 and 2022 Best of Denton winner.
• Ridgecrest Apartments Apartment homes at 1300 Dallas Dr., Denton, offering 1- and 2-bedroom layouts with large closets and washer/dryer connections, minutes from I-35, TWU, and University of North Texas.
• The Beverley at Denton Luxury apartments at 3500 N Bonnie Brae St., Denton, TX 76207, offering 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom homes with stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets, resort-style swimming pool, and clubhouse.
• The Hightone Apartments Socially engaging apartment community at 2951 Picadilly Lane, Denton, offering refined one- and two-bedroom open-concept floor plans, resort-style pool with tanning ledge, and on-site dog park.
• Square9 Apartments Urban apartment homes at 315 S. Locust St. in downtown Denton, TX, blending modern luxury with walkable access to downtown cafés, cultural hotspots, and eclectic city amenities.
• 16Ten East Apartments Modern apartments at 1610 E. McKinney St., Denton, offering upscale amenities, comfort, and a prime Denton location with carefully designed interiors.
• Discovery Park Apartments Modern luxury apartments at 3925 N. Elm St., Denton, offering one- and two-bedroom homes with granite countertops, patios/balconies, garden bathtubs, soaring ceiling heights, and pet-friendly features.
• Mayhill Crossing Apartments Brand-new apartment community at 4600 East McKinney Street, Denton, offering 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom floor plans with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, resort-style pool, fitness center with spin studio, clubhouse, business center, and dog park. Managed by Willowbridge Property Company.
• Elan Denton Apartments Brand-new classic farmhouse-style apartment community at 1501 Northstar Rd., Denton, offering 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom floor plans with resort-style pool, fitness studio, dog parks, business center, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and smart-home features.
• Birchway Denton Apartments Brand-new luxury apartment community at 1710 Northstar Rd., Denton, offering modern 1- and 2-bedroom apartment homes with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, smart thermostats, keyless entry, EV charging, resort-style pool, fitness center, business center, and bark park. A portion of residences are reserved for Mixed-Income Housing.
• Vintage Ranch Affordable Housing Community Brand-new affordable housing community at 4505 Vintage Blvd, Argyle, TX 76226, with 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom residences featuring granite countertops, custom kitchen cabinetry, wood-style flooring, private patios/balconies, swimming pool, advanced business center, and immersive theater room.
• Westview Heights at Denton Brand-new community at 2000 FM1173 offering contemporary design, high-end amenities, a resort-style pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
• Arbor Ranch Affordable Housing Community 297-unit Class-A affordable housing community under development in Denton, Texas, financed through a $149 million package including construction loans, permanent financing, and low-income housing tax credit equity. Will serve families earning 30%-70% of Area Median Income. First units expected in early 2027.

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Feature4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plano Housing Authority: Smaller Texas Public Housing Authority serving Plano in the DFW metro. Comparable as a fellow PHA administering HCV and affordable housing programs at a sub-DHA scale within the same North Texas labor and renter market.
• Dallas Housing Authority: Public Housing Authority serving the City of Dallas, Texas. Directly comparable as a fellow Texas PHA administering HCV, public housing, and mixed-income developments through HUD funding channels — the same core operating model as Denton Housing Authority at a larger scale.
• San Antonio Housing Authority: Public Housing Authority serving San Antonio, Texas. Comparable as a fellow Texas PHA administering HCV, public housing, and mixed-income developments — useful for benchmarking DHA's unit-to-staff ratios, voucher utilization, and pipeline development tempo.
• Fort Worth Housing Authority: Public Housing Authority serving Fort Worth, Texas. Operates the same HUD-funded voucher, public housing, and affordable development programs as DHA in the adjacent DFW metro, making it a natural regional comparable for operating model, funding mix, and tenant mix.
• Austin Housing Authority: Public Housing Authority serving Austin, Texas. Operates the same HUD-funded voucher and affordable housing programs as DHA in another fast-growing Texas city anchored by a major university — a strong comparable for portfolio-mix strategy and student-driven rental demand.
• Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office: County-level housing assistance entity in the DFW region that administers HCV and related HUD-funded programs. Directly comparable to DHA in scale, mission, and voucher-administration operating model within the same North Texas market.
• Houston Housing Authority: Large Texas Public Housing Authority administering HCV, public housing, and tax-credit developments across the Houston metro. Directly comparable as a fellow Texas PHA with a materially larger portfolio than DHA but operating the same federal program framework.

Others

• The NRP Group: National affordable and workforce housing developer and DHA's joint-venture partner on the $149M Arbor Ranch project. Comparable as the institutional counterparty that structures LIHTC, construction, and permanent financing on DHA's flagship development — an enabling ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.
• Willowbridge Property Company: Third-party property management firm operating DHA's Mayhill Crossing community. Comparable as an ecosystem partner handling leasing and operations for DHA-built market-rate inventory — adjacent service provider rather than a competing PHA.

Broad incumbents

• The Michaels Organization: Large national developer, owner, and manager of affordable, market-rate, and student housing. Comparable to DHA's affordable-development and property-management arm, but operating across multiple states at substantially greater scale and as a private-sector incumbent.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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