What Omaha Housing Authority does

Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) is a government housing authority and political subdivision of the City of Omaha, established on May 28, 1935 under Nebraska's Metropolitan Cities Housing Authorities Law. OHA administers two core federal housing programs under an Annual Contributions Contract with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): a Public Housing program providing approximately 2,760 units across 28 properties (apartments, senior housing, row houses, and single-family homes/duplexes) for low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities, and a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program providing approximately 4,300 tenant-based rental subsidies for use in the private market across Omaha, Ralston, Papillion, LaVista, Millard, and Douglas County. Residents are served through central office intake at 1823 Harney Street, an online resident portal (RentCafe), postal mail, and a private landlord network.

OHA supplements its core housing products with a layered suite of supportive programs: a wholly owned subsidiary, Housing in Omaha (HIO), operates LIHTC-financed affordable housing (Farnam Building Apartments) and market-rate townhomes (Villas North); the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) and Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) programs deliver workforce development, education, and case management; the Bridges to Homeownership Program enables HCV participants to transition to ownership; and the HUD-VASH program combines vouchers with VA case management for homeless veterans. OHA also participates in the federal Choice Neighborhoods Initiative with a $25 million implementation grant for North 30th Street (2019) and a $1.3 million planning grant for South 30th Street (2019).

OHA's revenue model is non-commercial: the organization is funded primarily by HUD Annual Contributions Contracts, federal grants, and tenant rents (flat rent or 30% of adjusted income for voucher holders), and is governed by a 9-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of Omaha. With 170+ staff serving 20,000+ residents and participants, OHA operates as a stable, government-mandated affordable housing provider rather than a venture-backed growth company.

Name

Omaha Housing Authority

Legal name

Omaha Housing Authority

Website

https://ohauthority.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Omaha Housing Authority is a government housing authority and political subdivision of the City of Omaha, administering approximately 2,760 public housing units and 4,300 Housing Choice Vouchers under HUD contract for low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities across the Omaha metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Administration

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

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), Active Adult / Senior Community Association Management (BPAJAHAJ)

Keywords

• Public housing administration
• Housing choice vouchers
• Affordable rental housing
• Senior housing services
• Federal housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program Funding: Federal funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer approximately 4,300 Housing Choice Vouchers for very low-income families, elderly, and disabled persons. OHA enters into an Annual Contributions Contract with HUD to administer program requirements.
2. Public Housing Operations: Provides approximately 2,760 public housing homes for qualified low-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors with fixed income. Revenue comes from tenant rent payments (flat rent or income-based).
3. Affordable Housing (LIHTC): Affordable housing communities owned by Housing in Omaha (HIO), a subsidiary of Omaha Housing Authority. Most properties participate in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Omaha Housing Authority provides safe, affordable rental housing and rental assistance to low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities. It owns and manages approximately 2,760 public housing units and administers approximately 4,300 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) across the Omaha metropolitan area, supplemented by affordable housing through its subsidiary Housing in Omaha (HIO) and self-sufficiency programs.

Product overview

Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) operates a multi-product housing services portfolio comprising two core programs: Public Housing (approximately 2,760 units of income-based rental housing owned and managed by OHA, including senior towers, family apartments, row houses, and scattered-site houses) and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program (approximately 4,300 vouchers enabling tenants to rent privately). These core products are supplemented by Affordable Housing through Farnam Building Apartments and Market Rate Housing at Villas North, both managed by OHA subsidiary Housing in Omaha (HIO). OHA's product suite also includes self-sufficiency and supportive service modules (FSS, ROSS, Youth Services, Senior & Disabled Services, Bridges to Homeownership), specialized voucher programs (HUD-VASH for veterans, Moderate Rehabilitation), and the Choice Neighborhoods initiative for comprehensive neighborhood transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Housing Income-based rental housing program for eligible low-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. OHA owns and manages approximately 2,760 public housing units including apartments, row houses, senior housing, and single-family houses/duplexes. Residents choose between flat rent or income-based rent.
• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Federal rental assistance program (Section 8) enabling very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals to afford decent housing in the private market. OHA administers approximately 4,300 vouchers across Douglas County, Ralston, Papillion, LaVista, and Millard. Participants generally pay 30% of adjusted income toward gross rent.
• Farnam Building Apartments Affordable housing property in downtown Omaha offering 2-3 bedroom apartments with high ceilings, walk-in closets, and in-unit washer/dryer. 2-bed (864-894 sq ft) priced at $866/month and 3-bed (969-1,064 sq ft) at $1,059/month, with water, sewer, and trash included. Part of the LIHTC program managed by Housing in Omaha (HIO).
• Villas North Market Rate Housing Market rate townhomes offering 2-3 bedroom units at multiple locations. Smoke-free and pet-friendly properties with off-street parking, patios, and extra storage. Section 8 vouchers accepted.
• Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Self-sufficiency program pairing participants with coordinators to create individualized training plans while accruing savings in escrow accounts. Supports childcare, transportation, education, job search, and financial planning.
• Bridges to Homeownership Program HCV homeownership program allowing families to use vouchers to purchase homes. Requires 1 year of full-time employment, 660+ credit score, and 3% minimum down payment with housing assistance available for up to 15 years on a 30-year mortgage.
• Resident Opportunities & Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program Supportive services program for public housing residents aged 16+ providing G.E.D./college prep, trade school, leadership development, healthcare, credit management, employment readiness, and job placement without requiring contract participation.
• Youth Services Youth enrichment program assisting high school students and recent graduates with college applications, financial aid (FAFSA), college tours, trade school applications, and scholarship assistance.
• Senior & Disabled Services Supportive and referral services for elderly and disabled residents to age independently with wellness and community engagement focus. Includes healthcare services, cultural activities, and fitness programs with on-site services at Evans Tower, Jackson Tower, Florence Tower, and Crown Tower via Charles Drew Health Center partnership.
• HUD-VASH Program Combined Housing Choice Voucher and VA case management program for homeless Veterans. OHA administers vouchers while VA provides clinical services through VA medical centers and community-based outreach clinics.
• Moderate Rehabilitation Program Project-based rental assistance for very low-income and low-income families with rents set at 30% of monthly adjusted income. Referrals made through property landlords.
• Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Federal HUD program transforming struggling neighborhoods with distressed public housing through comprehensive housing, people, and neighborhood improvements. OHA received $25M CNI Grant (2019) for North 30th Street/Spencer Homes and $1.3M CNP Grant for South 30th Street/Southside Terrace.
• Housing in Omaha (HIO) - Affordable Housing Subsidiary Wholly-owned subsidiary of Omaha Housing Authority that owns and operates affordable housing communities. Most properties participate in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program, including Farnam Building Apartments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 residents and participants served across all housing programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canopy SouthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Nonprofit partner for $1.3 million Choice Neighborhoods Planning and Action Grant to develop transformation plan for South 30th Street area including Southside Terrace.
• City of Omaha Planning – Community DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2019Collaborating entity for Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant ($25 million) for North 30th Street transformation including Spencer Homes. Also partner for Choice Neighborhoods Planning and Action Grant ($1.3 million) for South 30th Street including Southside Terrace.
• Seventy Five North Revitalization CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2019Nonprofit partner for $25 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant to execute transformation plan for North 30th Street area including Spencer Homes.
• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA provides case management and clinical services for homeless Veterans under the HUD-VASH program. VA medical centers and community-based outreach clinics screen veterans for eligibility and refer them to OHA for housing assistance.
• Charles Drew Health Center, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider operating on-site services at Evans Tower, Jackson Tower, Florence Tower, and Crown Tower. Has provided healthcare services to families in Omaha since 1983.
• Heartland Workforce SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner providing employment readiness, job placement, and training services through the ROSS Program.
• Metropolitan Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing G.E.D./College Prep, trade school/certification, and adult computer classes through the ROSS Program.
• Partnering LendersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMortgage lenders partnering with Bridges to Homeownership Program to help HCV participants secure financing for home purchases.
• Partnering Real Estate AgentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate agents partnering with Bridges to Homeownership Program to help HCV participants find eligible properties to purchase.
• Center for Holistic DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing services through Intensive Services Case Management program for Southside Terrace and Spencer Homes/Kennedy Square residents.
• No More Empty PotsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing services through Intensive Services Case Management program supporting housing stability and food security.
• Urban League of NebraskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing employment and economic empowerment services through Intensive Services Case Management program.
• Housing in Omaha (HIO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Omaha Housing Authority that owns and operates affordable housing communities including Farnam Building Apartments. Most properties participate in Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Denver Housing Authority: Municipal housing authority operating public housing, HCV, and mixed-income developments in Denver. Comparable in operating model, including senior housing and supportive services partnerships.
• Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA): Large municipal housing authority in Philadelphia operating public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and supportive housing programs. Directly comparable in program mix, scale of HUD-funded operations, and resident services portfolio.
• Boston Housing Authority: Municipal housing authority operating public housing developments and administering Housing Choice Vouchers in Boston. Comparable service portfolio including senior housing, family self-sufficiency programs, and supportive services.
• Chicago Housing Authority: Large municipal housing authority administering tens of thousands of public housing units and Housing Choice Vouchers in Chicago. Comparable to OHA in operating model (public housing + HCV administration), HUD funding dependency, and resident services portfolio.
• Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA): Mid-sized municipal housing authority administering public housing and HCV programs in Austin. Operationally similar to OHA with comparable program mix and HUD-funded resident services.
• Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA): Municipal housing authority managing public housing units and Section 8 vouchers in Los Angeles. Directly comparable to OHA in core program mix (Public Housing, HCV, affordable housing) and reliance on HUD Annual Contributions Contracts.
• San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA): Municipal housing authority administering public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and affordable housing programs in San Antonio. Comparable in portfolio structure including senior housing and supportive service programs.
• Atlanta Housing Authority: Municipal housing authority managing public housing, HCV, and mixed-income communities in Atlanta. Comparable operating model and use of federal grants (Choice Neighborhoods) for neighborhood transformation.

Broad incumbents

• Related Companies: Large national affordable and mixed-income housing developer/operator managing LIHTC and subsidized properties. Comparable to OHA's HIO subsidiary operations but at significantly larger scale and with private-sector orientation.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing operator and developer with properties across multiple states. Comparable to OHA's affordable/LIHTC housing operations with similar mission-driven focus on low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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