What Salem Housing Authority does

Salem Housing Authority (SHA), legally The Housing Authority of the City of Salem, is a municipal public housing authority established in 1969 under Oregon state law and governed by the Salem City Council (eight councilors and one resident commissioner). It serves approximately 9,000 low-income residents within the Salem/Keizer Urban Growth Boundary, administering the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, owning and managing 58 public housing townhomes, and operating 14+ affordable housing properties spanning more than 200 rental units across family, senior (62+), accessible, and permanent supportive housing categories. Distinctive holdings include Redwood Crossings (31 single-room occupancy units for those experiencing homelessness), Yaquina Hall (52 historic-adaptive-reuse units), Parkway East/West, Robert Lindsey Tower, and the Southview Terrace/Englewood West senior portfolio.

The agency's technology stack centers on an online Applicant Portal (salemor.myhousing.com) for waiting-list applications, status checks, document upload, and rent payment; a Landlord Portal that lets participating private-market landlords view inspections, submit rent changes, retrieve payment history and tax forms; and the Entryway system from US Housing Consultants, which streamlines annual and interim recertification. Utility reimbursements are disbursed via pre-paid debit cards. SHA holds Moving to Work (MTW) designation as of 2024, providing programmatic flexibility beyond conventional PHAs.

Revenue is overwhelmingly government-sourced: HUD operating subsidies and capital fund grants for Section 8 and Public Housing, Oregon Housing and Community Services funding, federal opioid settlement dollars, Low Income Housing Tax Credit equity, and tenant rent pegged at approximately 30% of adjusted income (or flat rates of $600-$650/month at senior properties). Auxiliary revenue and policy levers include the Salem Community Low Income Tax Exemption Program (SCLITEP), which offers property-tax exemptions under ORS 307.092 to developer partners building or preserving affordable housing, and Project-Based Voucher allocations to nonprofit partners such as Center for Hope and Safety's Hope Plaza. Channel strategy is governmental rather than commercial: program eligibility information and waiting-list openings are disseminated via the official website, Facebook, emailed SHA Magazine, public notices in newspapers, and direct mail to applicants. Specific revenue figures for FY24-25 and FY25-26 are not disclosed.

Name

Salem Housing Authority

Legal name

The Housing Authority of the City of Salem

Website

https://salemhousingor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Salem Housing Authority is a municipal public housing authority serving roughly 9,000 low-income, senior, disabled, and homeless residents in Salem/Keizer, Oregon through HUD-funded Section 8 vouchers, 58 public housing townhomes, and 200+ affordable housing units across 14+ properties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Housing Assistance (HUD): Primary funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and Public Housing units. Federal funds support housing subsidies paid to landlords on behalf of eligible families.
2. Tenant Rent Payments: Residents pay rent based on income (typically 30% of monthly adjusted income for income-based units) or flat rates for affordable housing properties. Tenant rent is a secondary revenue stream that supports property operations.
3. Tax Exemption Program (SCLITEP): Salem Community Low Income Tax Exemption Program allows the agency to offer property tax exemptions to developer partners, enabling affordable housing development and preservation.
4. Opioid Settlement Funds: Federal opioid settlement funds ($250,000) allocated to pilot residential opioid recovery program at Redwood Crossings supportive housing.
5. Emergency Generator Funding Request: Requested $1.5 million appropriation for emergency power generation at Southview Terrace and Englewood West senior housing properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Salem Housing Authority is a public housing authority that administers the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and operates Public Housing units (58 rental townhomes) plus an affordable housing portfolio across 14+ properties. The agency provides subsidized rental housing to very low-income families, seniors aged 62 and older, people with disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness within the Salem/Keizer Urban Growth Boundary in Oregon, while coordinating supportive services through community partnerships.

Product overview

Salem Housing Authority operates as a public housing authority providing affordable rental housing assistance to approximately 9,000 Salem area residents. The organization offers three core programs: the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program subsidizing private-market rents, Public Housing comprising 58 owned townhome units, and various affordable housing properties. The portfolio includes multiple residential properties serving families, seniors (62+), and individuals with disabilities, including specialized supportive housing like Redwood Crossings for homeless populations. Additional services include the Family Self-Sufficiency program for economic independence, a tax exemption program for affordable housing developers, and an emergency generator project for senior housing resilience. The Authority also manages waiting lists for various properties and administers federal housing assistance programs under HUD oversight.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves approximately 9,000 Salem area residents with affordable housing assistance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bridgeway Community HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026Healthcare partner delivering behavioral health and recovery services to residents at Redwood Crossings opioid recovery pilot program. Services available to all Redwood Crossings residents including walk-ins and self-referrals. Six units designated as recovery-focused housing.
• Green Light-Home LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2024Special limited partnership formed to acquire and construct Gussie Belle Commons, a 120-unit affordable housing project. Construction commenced December 2024 with target occupancy mid-2026.
• Oregon Health AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2024State health agency providing funding and coordination for supportive services at Yaquina Hall serving individuals with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness.
• NOAH (Network for Oregon Affordable Housing)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2024Nonprofit affordable housing intermediary providing technical assistance and advocacy for Yaquina Hall and other SHA housing developments.
• AC & Co. ArchitectureminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 October 2024Architecture firm providing design services for Yaquina Hall historic renovation and adaptive reuse project.
• Walsh ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 October 2024General contractor for Yaquina Hall historic renovation and adaptive reuse construction project.
• Center for Hope and SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Domestic violence shelter provider owning Hope Plaza property. SHA provides 14 Project-Based Vouchers for the property. Waiting list gives preference to survivors of domestic violence.
• Teton-Chemeketa Non-Profit CorpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit housing development corporation that owns Englewood East, a 42-unit senior property operated by SHA under partnership.
• Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated Entry system operator referring homeless and at-risk individuals to SHA supportive housing properties including Redwood Crossings, Sequoia Crossings, and Yaquina Hall.
• AffordableHousing.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline listing platform where landlords can advertise rental properties to potential Section 8 voucher holders.
• Salem Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal fire department partnering with SHA for landlord education summit and smoke alarm safety initiatives.
• Fair Housing Council of OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFair housing advocacy organization providing training and education for landlords participating in SHA programs.
• ARCHESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization (503-399-9080) serving as Coordinated Entry Assessment Site for homeless individuals seeking housing at SHA properties.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Homes for Good (Clackamas County): Clackamas County Housing Authority administering Section 8 vouchers, public housing, and affordable housing in suburban Portland metro. Direct peer with comparable Oregon regulatory environment, MTW-adjacent operations, and similar-sized portfolio of family and senior properties.
• Home Forward: Multnomah County (Portland) Housing Authority serving as Oregon's largest PHA, operating Section 8 HCV, public housing, and affordable housing portfolios. Direct peer given same Oregon market, same HUD regulatory framework, and similar program mix (senior, family, supportive housing).
• Vancouver Housing Authority: Housing authority serving Vancouver/Clark County, WA—directly across the Columbia River from Portland metro. Highly comparable mid-sized PHA administering Section 8, public housing, and affordable housing with similar demographic mix and proximity to the Salem market.
• Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency: Joint housing authority and redevelopment agency for Sacramento, administering Section 8 HCV, public housing, and affordable housing portfolios. Direct peer with similar portfolio size, MTW-equivalent flexibilities, and family/senior/supportive housing program mix.
• Louisville Metro Housing Authority: Mid-sized urban PHA administering Section 8, public housing, and affordable housing in Louisville, KY. Direct peer with comparable portfolio scale, mixed-population service model, and similar capital improvement cycles for aging public housing stock.
• Tacoma Housing Authority: Mid-sized Pacific Northwest PHA administering Section 8 HCV, public housing, and MTW-style local programs for Tacoma and Pierce County, WA. Direct peer with comparable scale (similar unit count and resident population), mixed-income portfolio, and supportive housing programs.
• King County Housing Authority: Major Pacific Northwest PHA serving suburban King County (Seattle metro). Direct peer with similar Washington-state regulatory framework, MTW designation, large Section 8 portfolio, and integration of supportive housing services—though somewhat larger than SHA.
• Hawaii Public Housing Authority: State-administered PHA managing Section 8, public housing, and affordable housing across Hawaii. Direct peer operating the same HUD program mix as SHA in a similarly constrained housing supply environment with strong senior housing demand.

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator with a Pacific Northwest presence. Broader peer operating affordable, senior, and supportive housing at scale across multiple states—comparable service populations and LIHTC-financed development model but operates as nonprofit developer rather than public agency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SalemHousingOR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/housing-authority-of-the-city-of-salem

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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