Housing Authority of the County of Beaver

What Housing Authority of the County of Beaver does

The Housing Authority of the County of Beaver (HACB) is a county government housing authority operating under U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) oversight in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Its mission is to provide affordable housing to low- and moderate-income families and senior citizens in the county. HACB owns and manages over 3,000 apartments and townhouses distributed across 30+ properties in municipalities including Beaver, Beaver Falls, Koppel, New Brighton, and Rochester, plus administers the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and a portfolio of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties.

The core product set comprises four housing channels: Public Housing (income-based rent set at roughly 30% of adjusted net income, with a $50/month minimum), LIHTC housing (largely senior-designated), Market Rate Housing (fixed-rent units for households exceeding public-housing income limits), and Section 8 vouchers (tenant pays 30% of adjusted income, HACB pays the contract-rent remainder to participating private landlords). Adjacent programs include a Weatherization energy-efficiency service, a Home Improvement Program funded by Community Development Block Grants, Resident Services coordination (after-school programs, senior food boxes, GED prep, job-board access), and Homeless Services referrals via partner agencies. Underlying technology is standard public-housing property management with an online rent payment portal (third-party processor accepting cards and ACH with disclosed fees), an online work-order request workflow, and the Beacon Bid vendor solicitation platform.

HACB's revenue mechanics are programmatic rather than commercial: it collects tenant rent (typically 30% of income), receives HUD Housing Assistance Payments for Section 8 contracts with private landlords, and is funded through federal operating subsidies and capital grants allocated by HUD. Pricing is fully income-based for subsidized units, with a separate fixed-rent track for market-rate units. Marketing and resident acquisition rely on direct application intake (phone, online pre-application, in-person), a waiting list system, and referral partnerships with homeless-service providers (HELP House, Crescent Commons, C.A.R.L. Program, Cornerstone) and workforce-development agencies (PA Career Link). The customer base is fragmented across thousands of individual households, with no enterprise customer concentration.

Name

Housing Authority of the County of Beaver

Legal name

Housing Authority of the County of Beaver

Website

https://beavercountyhousing.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Housing Authority of the County of Beaver (HACB) is a HUD-funded county government entity that owns and manages over 3,000 affordable apartments and townhouses across Beaver County, Pennsylvania, administers Section 8 vouchers, and serves low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB), Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Coordination & Case Management (HSABAIAM), Fair Housing, Compliance & Housing Program Oversight (FSALAKAN)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaver Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tenant Rental Income: Rental payments from public housing residents calculated as 30% of net family income (or minimum $50/month), plus fixed-rent options for moderate-income neighborhoods. HACB receives federal operating subsidies and capital grants from HUD to support operations.
2. Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments: HACB administers Housing Assistance Payment contracts with private landlords for the Section 8 program, paying the difference between tenant contribution and contract rent, funded by HUD.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HACB is a county government housing authority that owns and manages affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income families and senior citizens in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The authority administers approximately 3,000 apartments and townhouses across 30+ properties, operates the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, and delivers ancillary programs including weatherization, home improvement, homeless service referrals, and resident services coordination.

Product overview

The Housing Authority of the County of Beaver (HACB) operates as a government housing authority providing affordable housing programs primarily for low and moderate income families and senior citizens in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The core portfolio consists of Public Housing (approximately 3,000 apartments and townhouses), the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (federal rental assistance), Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties (30+ distinct locations), and Market Rate Housing. Supporting services include a Weatherization Program for energy efficiency, Home Improvement Program (HIP) for home preservation, Homeless Services referrals, and Resident Services coordination. HACB also offers an Online Payment System for rent collection. The organization manages housing across multiple Beaver County municipalities including Beaver, Beaver Falls, Koppel, New Brighton, and Rochester.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Housing Affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income families and senior citizens. HACB owns and manages over 3,000 apartments and townhouses throughout Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Residents pay approximately 30% of their adjusted income toward rent, with a minimum rent of $50 per month.
• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Federal rental assistance program enabling very low-income families to rent safe, sanitary housing in the private market throughout Beaver County. Families pay 30% of adjusted income toward rent and utilities, while HACB pays the balance of the difference to the landlord through Housing Assistance Payment contracts. Units must pass HUD Housing Quality Standards inspection.
• Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Housing Affordable rental housing developed under the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, primarily serving senior citizens. HACB owns and manages over 30 distinct LIHTC properties throughout Beaver County in Pennsylvania, with locations in Beaver, Beaver Falls, Koppel, New Brighton, and Rochester.
• Market Rate Housing Fixed-rent housing units available for persons whose income exceeds Public Housing eligibility limits. Offers 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units scattered throughout Beaver County, providing an alternative for individuals, the elderly, and families. Residents pay utilities except water and sewage, and a $150 security deposit is required.
• Weatherization Program Free energy efficiency services for income-qualified homeowners and renters in Beaver County. Includes caulking, insulation, air-duct sealing, weather-stripping, and furnace safety inspections. Priority is given to households with children, the elderly, and occupants with disabilities.
• Home Improvement Program (HIP) County-funded program using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided through the Beaver County Board of Commissioners to help maintain and preserve existing homes in Beaver County.
• Homeless Services Coordination Referral coordination service for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Beaver County. HACB partners with HELP House, Crescent Commons, The C.A.R.L. Program, and The Cornerstone to connect individuals with emergency shelter and supportive services. HACB does not provide emergency housing directly.
• Resident Services Program Professional service coordination program at HACB's public housing elderly and family sites, designed to sustain tenancy, promote self-sufficiency, and enhance quality of life. Includes after-school programs, summer lunch, job board access via PA Career Link, senior food boxes, GED preparation, health programs, and computer lab access.

Segments4 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HELP HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless services partner providing emergency shelter referrals and supportive services. Part of HACB's coordinated approach to addressing homelessness in Beaver County.
• Crescent CommonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless services partner. HACB refers individuals and families at risk of homelessness to this agency for shelter and support services.
• The C.A.R.L. ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless services partner providing outreach and support services. Part of the coordinated entry system for homeless services in Beaver County.
• Cornerstone (Cornerstone Recovery And Supports)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless and at-risk outreach partner. HACB partners with Cornerstone for the Homeless/At Risk Outreach program. Contact: (724) 846-6400 Option 1.
• PA Career LinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner providing employment resources and job training referrals for HACB residents. Includes job board access, resume writing assistance, and training program referrals.
• BCTA (Beaver County Transit Authority)minorOthersPublic transit partner providing bus service to HACB properties. HACB office located on BCTA public transit lines to improve accessibility for residents and applicants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO): National membership association representing public housing authorities and redevelopment agencies including HACB — provides training, advocacy, and certification programs that shape how HACB and peer PHAs operate, though it does not directly deliver housing services.

Emerging players

• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit developer and operator of affordable LIHTC and Section 8 housing for low-income families, seniors, and disabled individuals — competes with public housing authorities for LIHTC allocations and increasingly partners with PHAs to deliver subsidized housing, including in Pennsylvania.

Direct peers

• Allegheny County Housing Authority: Allegheny County's housing authority operating just north of Beaver County with substantially overlapping programs (Public Housing, Section 8, LIHTC), serving a comparable Western Pennsylvania low-income and senior resident base with the same HUD oversight structure.
• Housing Authority City of Pittsburgh (HACP): City of Pittsburgh's public housing authority administering Public Housing, Section 8 HCV, and LIHTC programs in the Pittsburgh metro area — same Pennsylvania regulatory environment, same federal HUD funding framework, and same core resident population of low-income families and seniors as HACB.
• Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA): Pennsylvania's largest public housing authority administering the same federal HUD program mix (Public Housing, HCV, LIHTC) for low-income families and seniors — operates under identical state and federal regulatory framework as HACB, differing primarily in scale and urban geography.
• Chester County Housing Authority: Pennsylvania county housing authority operating Public Housing, Section 8 HCV, and affordable rental programs in Chester County under the same HUD framework as HACB, serving a similar mix of low-income families and seniors.
• Lancaster County Housing Authority: County housing authority in Lancaster County, PA administering the same core HUD-funded programs (Public Housing, HCV, LIHTC) as HACB with comparable resident populations and Pennsylvania state-level regulatory alignment.

Broad incumbents

• HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development): Federal regulator and primary funding source for HACB's Public Housing, Section 8, and LIHTC programs — operates broadly across all U.S. public housing authorities and shapes the operating rules, funding allocations, and compliance standards that govern HACB's business.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HousingAuthorityofBeaverCounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/housing-authority-of-the-county-of-beaver

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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