Housing Commission & Corporation of Anne Arundel County

What Housing Commission & Corporation of Anne Arundel County does

The Housing Commission & Corporation of Anne Arundel County (HCAAC) is a government state entity and public housing authority established in 1968, headquartered at 7485 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd in Glen Burnie, Maryland. It administers federally subsidized affordable housing programs for Anne Arundel County residents, serving low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities whose household income is at or below 80% of Area Median Income. The agency runs a dual-program model: (i) public housing through a portfolio of 11 properties operated under the "Heritage" brand (e.g., Heritage Crest, Heritage at Madison Park, Heritage at Severn, Heritage Overlook, Heritage at Town Center, Heritage at Freetown, Heritage at Odenton, Heritage at Sun Valley, Oakleaf Villas, Pumphrey House, and Doll Apartments), and (ii) the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program enabling tenant-based rental assistance in the private market, with HAP payments administered through HUD's Financial Management Center. Tenants pay roughly 30–40% of adjusted gross income toward rent.

HCAAC's operating technology is functional rather than differentiated. The agency runs an online applicant portal (MyAccount.HCAAC.com) built on the SecureCafe platform for waitlist management, intake certification, document submission, and tenant/landlord account functions. The public website supports 16 languages. Programmatic features include a "Save My Spot" waitlist maintenance system, an online intake packet workflow, and a separate landlord portal for rent increase requests. Community-facing operations are hybrid: in-person at the Housing Resource Center (Tuesday–Thursday, plus appointment) and self-serve online, supported by Zoom-based board and client meetings.

Revenue mechanics are HUD-driven. The two primary streams are federal Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) to landlords on behalf of voucher holders, and rental income from publicly owned housing communities. The agency is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the County Executive (including one resident commissioner), with no private equity, venture, or outside investor involvement. Ancillary revenue and program support come from county-funded services (CHOICE Services) and on-site community partners (Head Start, Boys and Girls Clubs, Career Connection Centers). Recent capital activity has been redevelopment-led via the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, including a two-phase, 290-unit Glen Burnie multifamily redevelopment project, alongside prior completions at Heritage at Severn (formerly Meade Village) and Heritage at Town Center.

Name

Housing Commission & Corporation of Anne Arundel County

Legal name

Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County

Website

https://hcaac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Housing Commission & Corporation of Anne Arundel County is a Maryland public housing authority established in 1968 that administers federally subsidized affordable housing—including 11 public housing properties and Housing Choice Vouchers—for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities in Anne Arundel County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing and Housing Assistance Administration

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Housing Voucher & Rental Assistance Programs (Tenant-Based/Project-Based) (FSALAKAI), Affordable & Public Housing Asset Management (BPAJAMAI), Affordable Rental & Multifamily Housing Finance Programs (LIHTC/Tax Credits/Subsidized Loans) (FSALAKAF)

Keywords

• Affordable housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Public housing management
• Senior disabled housing
• Supportive housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Burnie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. HUD Housing Assistance Payments (HAP): Primary revenue stream from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Housing Choice Voucher program. HAP payments are made to landlords on behalf of eligible tenants. Processing managed through HUD's Financial Management Center.
2. Public Housing Rental Income: Revenue from rental operations at publicly-owned housing communities including Heritage at Freetown, Heritage at Severn, Heritage Overlook, Heritage Crest, Heritage at Madison Park, Heritage at Sun Valley, Heritage at Odenton, Heritage at Town Center, Pumphrey House, and Oakleaf Villas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County administers federally-subsidized affordable housing programs in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. It owns and operates a portfolio of 10 multifamily Heritage-branded rental communities and provides tenant-based Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) enabling eligible low-income households to lease private-market units with government subsidy. Programs target households at or below 80% of Area Median Income, with rent calculated at 30-40% of adjusted income.

Product overview

HCAAC operates as a portfolio of 11 distinct affordable housing properties under the Heritage brand, supplemented by tenant-based Housing Choice Vouchers and supportive community programs. The housing portfolio includes senior/disabled housing (Heritage Crest), supportive housing (Heritage at Madison Park), family housing (Heritage Overlook), and general affordable units across multiple locations. Beyond residential properties, HCAAC provides Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance and administers the RAD Program for property redevelopment. Community support services including Head Start Programs, Boys and Girls Clubs, Career Connection Centers, CHOICE Services, and Family Self-Sufficiency Program are co-located at various properties to provide holistic support to residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Heritage: Brand name for HCAAC's housing communities including Heritage Crest, Heritage at Madison Park, Heritage at Sun Valley, Heritage Overlook, Heritage at Odenton, Heritage at Town Center, Heritage at Freetown, Heritage at Severn, and Heritage at Madison Park.

Products and services

• Heritage at Madison Park Supportive housing property managed by HCAAC providing residential units and supportive services to individuals and families in need of housing assistance.
• Heritage at Sun Valley Affordable housing property under HCAAC management providing residential units to eligible applicants in Anne Arundel County.
• Heritage at Town Center Affordable housing property located at 102 Crain Hwy. N., Glen Burnie MD, serving eligible county residents; renovation completed as part of Heritage Homes grand re-opening.
• Heritage at Freetown Affordable housing property featuring Head Start Programs and Boys and Girls Clubs community services for residents.
• Heritage at Severn Redeveloped property (formerly Meade Village) offering newly constructed housing units with Head Start Programs, Boys and Girls Clubs, and Career Connection Centers on-site.
• Heritage Overlook Family-oriented affordable housing property with Boys and Girls Clubs services available on-site.
• Heritage at Odenton Affordable housing property providing residential units for eligible Anne Arundel County residents.
• Heritage Crest Senior and disabled housing property offering specialized residential support services for elderly and disabled residents.
• Pumphrey House (Thomas H. Pumphrey House) Affordable housing property hosting CHOICE Services for residents and families as part of the supportive housing continuum of care.
• Oakleaf Villas Affordable housing property under HCAAC management serving eligible county residents.
• Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Tenant-based rental assistance program allowing eligible low-income families to lease housing in the private market with HCAAC-administered government subsidy payments to landlords.
• Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program Redevelopment initiative converting and modernizing HCAAC-owned multifamily public housing stock, including a 290-unit complex in Glen Burnie, MD.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Glenarden Housing Authority (GHA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for transitional management support. Resolution #740 approved at May 29, 2026 special meeting for mutual execution of the agreement.
• Head Start ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership programs at Heritage at Freetown and Heritage at Severn providing early childhood education services to residents' families.
• Boys and Girls ClubscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development programs at Heritage at Freetown, Heritage Overlook, and Heritage at Severn serving children and teens in the communities.
• Career Connection CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer development and employment services located at Heritage at Severn and Heritage at Freetown helping residents achieve economic self-sufficiency.
• CHOICE Services (Thomas H. Pumphrey House)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupportive services provided at Thomas H. Pumphrey House as part of the continuum of care for residents.
• Family Self-Sufficiency ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelf-sufficiency program for public housing and housing choice voucher participants, with additional CHOICES education and career services funded by Anne Arundel County.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WinnCompanies: Large private affordable housing operator and property manager operating affordable and mixed-income housing across the East Coast, including properties funded by LIHTC and Section 8. Competes for third-party management contracts that HCAAC performs in-house.
• Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development: State-level housing agency administering Maryland's affordable housing finance programs (including LIHTC, state rental subsidies) and the MD Housing Search portal referenced by HCAAC. Statewide scope makes it a broader incumbent, not a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Housing Authority of Baltimore City: Public housing authority serving Baltimore City, Maryland. Direct peer operating the same federal HUD programs (public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, RAD redevelopment) in an adjacent jurisdiction with similar resident demographics.
• Howard County Housing Commission: County-level public housing authority in Howard County, Maryland, administering public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and similar supportive services programs. Closest geographic direct peer with near-identical programmatic scope.
• Baltimore County Department of Housing: County housing entity administering affordable housing programs just north of Anne Arundel County. Comparable scope in public housing, vouchers, and community development for low-income residents.
• Prince George's County Housing Authority: Public housing authority in adjacent Prince George's County administering public housing, HCV, and RAD redevelopment. Geographic and programmatic peer sharing the same regional affordable housing dynamics.

Others

• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO): National membership and advocacy body for housing authorities. Provides training, certification, and policy support that HCAAC relies on as a peer professional ecosystem.
• Housing Authority Insurance Group (HAI Group): Insurance and risk management provider for public housing authorities nationally. Ecosystem supplier relevant to HCAAC's property and liability coverage needs.

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

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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