Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale

What Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale does

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale (HACFL) is a federally designated Public Housing Agency established in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, providing affordable housing and supportive services to very low-income (30–60% of Area Median Income) households across Broward County. HACFL manages a portfolio of 1,505 public housing units across communities including Northwest Gardens (660-unit LEED-ND Gold certified sustainable neighborhood), Rock Island Apartments (116 units, RAD), Sailboat Bend II, Poinciana Crossing, Dixie Court, and Dr. Kennedy Homes, while administering 3,454 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers that together serve 4,955 families. Its program surface spans the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program, HCV Homeownership Program (up to 15–30 years of monthly assistance), Family Self-Sufficiency Program with escrow savings, HCV Security Deposit Assistance, and a $1,000-per-unit HCV Landlord Incentive Program.

Revenue is derived primarily from three streams: HUD federal operating and administrative subsidies, tenant rent contributions set at approximately 30% of household income, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity generated through long-term co-development partner Atlantic|Pacific Communities and property manager HEF Management. The agency executes major capital programs via multi-source financing, evidenced by a $40 million Phase V financing consortium (Bank of America, Barings Real Estate Advisers, Broward County Housing Finance Authority, Florida Housing Finance Corporation) and a cumulative $300 million redevelopment program initiated with a $200,000 HUD seed grant. Distribution is direct to tenants via owned properties and private landlords via portable vouchers, supported by integrations with Yardi RentCafe, GoSection8, AffordableHousing.com, Paychex Flex, and Zoom. HACFL's competitive posture rests on regulatory designation, integrated resident services (StepUP Apprenticeship Program, urban farming, community gardens, YMCA and Broward College partnerships), and a track record of measurable outcomes including 50%+ neighborhood crime reduction.

Name

Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale

Legal name

Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale

Website

https://hacfl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale is a federally designated Public Housing Agency, established in 1938, that manages 1,505 affordable housing units and 3,454 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers serving 4,955 very low-income families across Broward County, Florida, through programs including HCV, Homeownership, and Family Self-Sufficiency.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIANAA

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

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

SECONDARYBPAJAFAD

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8)

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Property Management

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Public housing programs
• Section 8 vouchers
• Housing choice voucher
• Low-income housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. HUD Federal Funding: The Housing Authority receives federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to operate public housing programs and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.
2. Tenant Rent Payments: Residents pay rent based on a percentage of their household income (typically 30%) for public housing units, with the remainder subsidized by HUD funding.
3. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Revenue: Partnership with Atlantic Pacific Communities generates revenue through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for development projects like Northwest Gardens and Poinciana Crossing.
4. PILOT Payment: The Housing Authority pays an annual Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) to the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale (HACFL) is a public housing authority that provides affordable housing to very low-income families in Broward County, Florida. It manages 1,505 public housing units across multiple properties, administers 3,454 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, and supports 4,955 families through programs including the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program and Family Self-Sufficiency Program.

Product overview

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale operates as a government housing authority providing affordable housing through multiple interconnected programs and housing communities. The core offerings include the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program, which provides rental assistance vouchers, and the Homeownership Program enabling participants to purchase homes. These are supplemented by the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program for employment and education support, plus the HCV Security Deposit Assistance and Landlord Incentive Programs to facilitate housing access. The authority manages a portfolio of housing communities including Northwest Gardens (a LEED-ND Gold certified sustainable neighborhood with 660 units across five phases), Rock Island Apartments (116 units), Sailboat Bend II (senior housing), Poinciana Crossing, Dixie Court, and Dr. Kennedy Homes. HEF Management provides professional property management services for tax credit properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program
• Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
• Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program
• HCV Security Deposit Assistance Program
• HCV Landlord Incentive Program
• Northwest Gardens
• Rock Island Apartments
• Sailboat Bend II
• Poinciana Crossing
• Dixie Court Apartments
• Dr. Kennedy Homes

Quantifiable outcome

• Crime rate reduced by more than 50% at Northwest Gardens since redevelopment
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• The Fruit Tree Planting FoundationsupportingOthers · 7 June 2018Donated 15 fruit trees including jackfruit, starfruit, lychee nut, mango, banana, avocado, mamey, and miracle fruit trees for Northwest Gardens Pocket Park orchard.
• Refresh Live (Chef Chad Cherry)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2018Partnership to launch the Fort Lauderdale Culinary Experience featuring produce from Northwest Gardens' community garden. Chef Chad Cherry provides farm-to-table education and healthy food preparation classes for residents.
• Fort Lauderdale Historical SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2018Partnership through HACFL's StepUP Apprenticeship Program to restore the New River Inn (built 1905) as an educational center. Apprentices gained historical restoration skills while preserving community heritage. Additional restoration work on six FLHS buildings including King Cromartie House Museum.
• Broward CollegesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 January 2018Awarded $5,000 to HACFL's StepUP Apprenticeship Program in support of MLK Day of Service event. Funds supported 'Construction Kids' educational program for children ages 6-18.
• Atlantic | Pacific Communities (A|P Communities)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2017Long-term development partner for Northwest Gardens sustainable neighborhood redevelopment. A|P Communities collaborated with HACFL since 2008 to develop 660 units across five phases. Also partnered on Poinciana Crossing affordable housing development. Responsible for development, financing, and property management through subsidiary HEF Management.
• YMCA of South FloridasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance with HACFL to provide resident programs at Northwest Gardens including chef-based classes, homeownership education, summer programs, and community wellness initiatives.
• HEF ManagementcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProperty management company affiliated with Atlantic Pacific Communities. Manages Rock Island Apartments and other HACFL properties. Responsible for resident services at tax credit sites, including Family Self-Sufficiency program implementation.
• Broward School System and Florida Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsors HACFL's StepUP Apprenticeship Program, a state-certified apprenticeship program. Provides educational credentials and oversight for the job training initiative.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development: Adjacent Florida public housing authority serving Miami-Dade County with similar public housing, Section 8 voucher, and redevelopment programs. Directly comparable in mission, funding sources (HUD), and service population.
• Broward County Housing Authority: County-level housing authority operating in the same Broward County market as HACFL. Directly comparable in geography, program mix, and federal funding structure, though operating at the county rather than city level.
• Tampa Housing Authority: Florida municipal housing authority operating public housing, Section 8, and large-scale redevelopment programs. Comparable in size, state regulatory framework, and resident demographics.
• Orlando Housing Authority: Central Florida public housing authority with comparable public housing units, Section 8 voucher administration, and mixed-income redevelopment initiatives.
• Jacksonville Housing Authority: Large Florida municipal housing authority serving Duval County. Comparable scale and program structure, including public housing units, HCV program, and self-sufficiency initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• Atlanta Housing Authority: One of the largest US public housing authorities, known for mixed-income redevelopment models. Broader scale than HACFL but directly comparable in mission, HUD funding, and public housing redevelopment approach.
• Related Companies (Related Affordable): Major private affordable housing developer that partners with public housing authorities on LIHTC-financed redevelopments (similar role to Atlantic Pacific Communities in HACFL's model). Comparable in delivering large-scale affordable housing product.
• The Michaels Organization: Large national affordable housing developer and property manager. Comparable in LIHTC-driven development pipeline and subsidized property management, though privately held rather than government-administered.
• WinnCompanies: National affordable housing property manager with significant HUD-assisted portfolio. Comparable in operating subsidized housing at scale and providing resident services programming alongside property management.

Emerging players

• Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH): Nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator with focus on preservation and resident services. Comparable in mission-driven approach and integration of self-sufficiency programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hacftlauderdale
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/housing-authority-of-city-of-fort-lauderdale

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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