Bristol Housing Authority

What Bristol Housing Authority does

Bristol Housing Authority (BHA), legally the Housing Authority of the City of Bristol, is a quasi-independent public housing agency established in 1943 and headquartered at 164 Jerome Avenue, Bristol, Connecticut. BHA is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of Bristol, with Mitzy Rowe serving as Chief Executive Officer. The agency operates federal housing programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), specifically Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, serving more than 700 low- and moderate-income residents including families, seniors 62+, non-elderly disabled persons, and frail elderly.

BHA's service portfolio comprises eight directly managed properties — Cambridge Park, Bonnie Acres, JFK Apartments, Gaylord Towers, Mt. Laurel Manor, Zbikowski Park, D.J. Komanetsky Estates, and Scattered Sites — alongside the Section 8 voucher channel that subsidizes rent in the private market via participating landlords. The agency layers programmatic services on top of housing, including the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program with escrow accounts, the ROSS Service Coordinator Program connecting residents to community supports, and a Homeownership Program that allows Section 8 participants to apply vouchers toward mortgage payments. Digital operations rely on a third-party PHA-Web applicant portal for waitlist management and online pre-applications, plus online rent payment options.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through HUD federal appropriations (operating subsidy and Capital Fund) supplemented by tenant rental payments, with rents calculated at approximately 30% of resident adjusted household income. The agency has invested more than $25 million cumulatively in capital renovations across its portfolio. BHA maintains partnerships with the City of Bristol, United Way of West Central CT, CT Works, Tunxis Community College, Goodwin College, Bristol Boys and Girls Club, the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, and the Social Security Administration to deliver wraparound resident services. No mobile app, public API, proprietary technology platform, or AI/ML capability is disclosed.

Name

Bristol Housing Authority

Legal name

Housing Authority of the City of Bristol

Website

https://bristolhousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bristol Housing Authority is a quasi-independent public agency in Bristol, Connecticut that operates HUD-funded Public Housing and Section 8 voucher programs across eight properties, serving 700+ low-income families, seniors, and disabled residents since 1943.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (92511), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYFSALAKAI

Housing Voucher & Rental Assistance Programs (Tenant-Based/Project-Based)

Financial & Insurance/Mortgage & Housing Finance/Housing Finance Agencies & Government-Sponsored Housing Programs

SECONDARYBPAIANAA

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

SECONDARYBPAGALAC

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

Keywords

• Public housing services
• Section 8 vouchers
• Affordable rental housing
• Senior housing programs
• Low-income housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Housing Funding: BHA receives federal funding from HUD to operate public housing programs and Section 8 vouchers. The agency also collects rental payments from residents based on income-adjusted formulas.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bristol Housing Authority provides affordable rental housing and rental assistance to low-income families, seniors, and non-elderly disabled residents in Bristol, Connecticut. The agency directly manages eight housing properties and administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program, with supplemental programs for homeownership counseling, family self-sufficiency, and resident supportive services.

Product overview

The Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) operates as a quasi-independent government housing agency providing affordable housing through multiple interconnected programs and properties. The core offerings include Public Housing (federally-funded rental housing) and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, both serving low to moderate-income families, seniors, and disabled residents. These programs are supported by a portfolio of housing properties including Cambridge Park, Bonnie Acres, JFK Apartments, Gaylord Tower, Mt. Laurel Manor, Zbikowski Park, and D.J. Komanetsky Estates. Additional support services include the Homeownership Program, Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, ROSS Service Coordinator Program, and an online Applicant Portal for waitlist management. The digital services are powered through integration with PHA-Web, a third-party platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Housing Program Federally-funded rental housing program providing decent and safe homes for eligible low-income families, elderly, and persons with disabilities. Residents pay approximately 30% of their adjusted income for rent and utilities.
• Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Federally-funded program enabling families to obtain decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market by subsidizing a portion of monthly rent paid directly to landlords.
• Cambridge Park Low-income family housing property with heat/hot water included, washer hookups, assigned parking, 24-hour maintenance, and on-site amenities including Boys and Girls Club and community room.
• Bonnie Acres Senior and non-elderly disabled housing property with on-site maintenance, heat and hot water included, washer/dryer hookups, laundry facilities, assigned parking, and community room activities.
• John F. Kennedy (JFK) Apartments Senior and non-elderly disabled housing with on-site property maintenance and manager, heat and hot water included, laundry facility, assigned parking, and daily community activities.
• Gaylord Tower Apartments Elderly-only housing with on-site property maintenance, utilities (heat, hot water, electricity) included in rent, laundry facility, assigned parking, and daily community activities.
• Mt. Laurel Manor Senior and non-elderly disabled housing with on-site maintenance, 24-hour emergency call system, on-site laundry facilities, and weekly group activities.
• Zbikowski Park Project-based Section 8 and low-income housing with off-street parking, washer/dryer hookups, 24-hour maintenance, and ample yard space. Residents pay for water and electricity utilities.
• D.J. Komanetsky Estates Moderate income and congregate housing for residents 62+ with difficulties with daily living activities. Provides daily meals, light housekeeping, 24-hour monitoring, and community dining.
• Homeownership Program Program providing Section 8 participants with homeownership counseling and subsidy to promote first-time home purchase, allowing vouchers to be used for mortgage payments instead of rent.
• Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Voluntary program helping families pursue self-sufficiency goals through workshops, referrals, resources, and interest-bearing escrow accounts for qualifying families.
• ROSS Service Coordinator Program Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator connecting residents with supportive services including adult education, ESL, childcare, wellness, money management, and case management.
• Applicant Portal Online system for applicants to check waitlist status and position, review application details, and update contact and household information.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• United Way (West Central CT)minorOthersCommunity partnership providing referral services and support for BHA residents in need of social services, financial assistance, and community resources.
• HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)coreOthersPrimary federal funding source and regulatory body for public housing authorities. HUD administers federal aid to local housing agencies and provides technical and professional assistance in planning, developing and managing housing developments.
• City of BristolcoreOthersMunicipal partner. The Mayor of Bristol appoints members to the BHA Board of Commissioners. BHA is an independent agency of the city.
• Tunxis Community CollegeminorOthersEducational partner providing educational opportunities, GED classes, and college preparation for BHA residents seeking to improve their skills and employment prospects.
• CT WorksminorOthersWorkforce development partner providing employment assistance, job readiness skills, job searches, and employment training programs for BHA residents.
• Bristol Boys and Girls ClubminorOthersCommunity partner located at Cambridge Park providing youth programs and activities for BHA resident families.
• Goodwin CollegeminorOthersEducational partner providing higher education opportunities and workforce development for BHA residents.
• ConnNAHROminorOthersConnecticut Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials - professional organization providing networking, training, and advocacy for housing authorities.
• Department of Children and FamiliesminorOthersState government partner providing child welfare services and family support programs that may coordinate with BHA for resident families.
• Social Security AdministrationminorOthersFederal partner providing disability benefits verification and coordination for non-elderly disabled residents in housing programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Waterbury Housing Authority: Waterbury, CT public housing authority operating Public Housing and Section 8 programs. Both BHA and Waterbury HA fall under the same FY 2025 HUD income limit schedules (Waterbury-Shelton CT MSA) referenced in BHA's pricing data, making it the closest Connecticut-local direct peer.
• Hartford Housing Authority: Hartford, CT public housing authority administering federal Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and scattered-site units. Operates the same HUD program mix as BHA within the same state regulatory environment.
• New Haven Housing Authority: New Haven, CT quasi-independent housing authority administering public housing units and Section 8 vouchers under HUD oversight. Same operating model, funding streams, and resident service programs as BHA.
• Norwich Housing Authority: Norwich, CT public housing authority providing Public Housing and Section 8 vouchers within eastern Connecticut. Comparable small-city Connecticut PHA operating the same HUD-funded program suite as BHA.

Broad incumbents

• Connecticut Department of Housing: State-level housing agency administering statewide affordable housing programs and funding flows that ultimately sub-allocate to local authorities like BHA. Functions as the state regulatory umbrella for BHA's affordable and subsidized housing activity.
• Boston Housing Authority: Large municipal housing authority in neighboring Massachusetts operating federal Public Housing, Section 8, and supportive services at significantly greater scale. Same HUD programmatic alignment but a substantially broader portfolio.
• New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA): Largest US public housing authority with deep HUD oversight, federal funding exposure, and senior/disabled housing programs structurally analogous to BHA's, but operating at a vastly larger scale.
• The Related Companies: Major national affordable housing developer/operator managing multifamily subsidized properties including LIHTC and Section 8. Demonstrates the broader affordable housing management model that complements public housing authority operations.

Emerging players

• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit developer and intermediary bringing federal, state, and private capital into affordable housing, including LIHTC and supportive housing. Operates adjacent to public housing authorities like BHA in expanding affordable supply.

Others

• ConnNAHRO (Connecticut Chapter of NAHRO): Professional association providing advocacy, training, and resources to Connecticut housing authorities including Bristol. Listed as an active partner of BHA and serves as the industry coordination body for agencies of BHA's type.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BristolHousingAuthorityCT

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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