Linn Housing Authority

What Linn Housing Authority does

Linn-Benton Housing Authority (LBHA) is a regional public housing authority that administers federal rental assistance programs and develops and manages affordable housing across Linn and Benton Counties in Oregon. The organization was created by joint resolution of the two counties in 1979, consolidating the previously separate Linn County and Benton County Housing Authorities that had been established in 1970. LBHA operates as an independent public corporation governed by a nine-member Board of Commissioners and is not a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Its core business is twofold: (1) administering the HUD Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Moderate Rehabilitation programs, channeling more than $14 million annually in rental subsidies to private landlords on behalf of approximately 2,600 low-income families, and (2) developing, owning, and managing a portfolio of 18+ affordable housing properties spanning senior, family, disability, and veteran housing across Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, and Brownsville. Specialized programs include the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program with escrow savings accounts, HUD-VASH vouchers for homeless veterans in partnership with the VA, and NED vouchers for non-elderly disabled households.

Revenue mechanics are dominated by federal and state pass-through funding. HUD provides the bulk of rental assistance funding and administrative fees; USDA Rural Development, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), Network for Oregon Affordable Housing (NOAH) via Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME grants, the City of Corvallis CDBG, and Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation finance property development. LBHA also generates property rental income from its owned portfolio and earns contract property management fees, notably for DevNW's Camas Commons. Tenants in HCV and Mod Rehab pay approximately 30%-40% of adjusted income toward rent, with LBHA paying the balance directly to landlords; tenants in owned properties pay income-based rents pegged to 30%-80% of AMI depending on the property.

The technology stack is functional and web-based rather than proprietary or differentiated. Core systems include the RentCafe tenant and landlord portal, online pre-applications and downloadable forms via Cognito Forms, the Affordablehousing.com listing platform (formerly GoSection8) for voucher-holder property search, and SolarEdge monitoring at Garden View Apartments. LBHA employs approximately 30 staff and serves more than 2,600 families. The organization has received five NAHRO National Awards (1998, 2000, 2005, 2006) and a 1998 Oregon Governor's Livability Award, reflecting recognized program innovation in affordable housing development and supportive housing for special needs populations.

Name

Linn Housing Authority

Legal name

Linn-Benton Housing Authority

Website

https://l-bha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Linn-Benton Housing Authority is a regional public housing authority in Oregon administering HUD Section 8 vouchers and owning 18+ affordable housing properties, serving 2,600+ low-income families across Linn and Benton Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (531110), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Housing Benefits & Rent Subsidy Administration (BPAIAKAG), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Affordable housing programs
• Section 8 vouchers
• Rental assistance services
• Public housing authority
• Low-income housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. HUD Rental Assistance Subsidies: LBHA receives federal funding from HUD to make direct monthly rental subsidy payments to private landlords on behalf of approximately 2,600 low-income families. Families pay a portion of rent (generally 30-40% of adjusted income), and the Housing Authority pays the balance.
2. Annual Rental Subsidy Payments to Landlords: LBHA pays over $14 million annually directly to area landlords as rental subsidies through Section 8 and other HUD-funded programs.
3. Property Rental Income: LBHA owns and manages affordable housing properties generating rental income from tenants across multiple properties including Clayton Meadows (50 units), River View Place (40 units), Camas Commons (56 units), Cottage Creek, and others.
4. Property Development and Management Services: LBHA provides contract property management services for affordable housing properties owned by private entities. Example: Camas Commons managed for DevNW.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Linn-Benton Housing Authority administers HUD-funded Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, paying over $14 million annually to private landlords on behalf of more than 2,600 very low-income families across Linn and Benton Counties, Oregon. The Authority also develops, owns, and manages 18+ affordable housing properties (200+ units) for seniors, persons with disabilities, large families, and homeless veterans. Additional offerings include the Family Self-Sufficiency escrow program, Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation, VASH veterans vouchers, NED disabled vouchers, and contract property management for third-party affordable housing owners.

Product overview

Linn-Benton Housing Authority operates as a regional public corporation offering multiple housing assistance programs and managing affordable housing properties. The core offerings include the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (allowing families to find their own rentals with rental subsidies), the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program (subsidizing rehabilitated units), and the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program (helping participants achieve self-sufficiency through goal-setting and escrow savings). The Authority manages 18+ affordable housing properties across Linn and Benton counties including Garden View Apartments, Clayton Meadows, Camas Commons, River View Place, Cottage Creek, and Cypress Gardens, serving seniors, persons with disabilities, families, and very low-income individuals. Specialized voucher programs include VASH (for veterans) and NED (for non-elderly disabled).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program HUD-funded rental assistance program allowing very low-income families to find their own rental units in the existing housing market. Families pay approximately 40% of adjusted monthly income; LBHA pays the balance directly to the landlord. Includes specialized variants such as VASH (veterans) and NED (non-elderly disabled) vouchers.
• Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program Rent subsidy guarantee for units extensively remodeled according to HUD regulations. Tenants pay 30% of monthly income for rent and utilities. Subsidizes studio and one-bedroom units at The Julian (a former hotel remodeled) in Corvallis.
• Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• DevNW (Developer Northwest)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002LBHA partners with DevNW (formerly Willamette Neighborhood Housing Services) for the development of Camas Commons, a 56-unit affordable housing property for large families and persons with disabilities in Corvallis. LBHA provides ongoing property management services for the development. Camas Commons won a 2006 NAHRO National Award of Merit.
• Linn County Mental Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinn County Mental Health Services leases the entire Springer House facility (5 residential treatment beds + 2 crisis beds for persons with psychiatric disabilities) and provides 24/7 staffing. Mental Health Grant funding supported acquisition/rehabilitation of the property.
• Community and Shelter Assistance Corp (CASA) - VIDA ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLBHA's Family Self-Sufficiency program partners with CASA through the Valley Individual Development Account (VIDA) program. FSS participants with goals of homeownership, education, or employment advancement can participate in the IDA matched savings program as an additional means to increase assets.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - VASH ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLBHA participates in the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program combining Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance for homeless veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the VA. Some Garden View units are specifically set aside for veterans in the VASH program.
• Cascades West Council of GovernmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLBHA is listed as a partner on the Cascades West Council of Governments website, indicating collaborative regional planning and coordination on affordable housing matters across Linn and Benton Counties.
• Lebanon Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree lots at Aspen Park were sold to Lebanon Habitat for Humanity at cost, supporting affordable homeownership in the Lebanon community.
• Affordablehousing.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLBHA partners with Affordablehousing.com to provide an online platform where landlords can list rental properties for free. Voucher holders use the platform to search for housing in the private market. Previously GoSection8.com.
• Fair Housing Council of OregonminorOthersFair Housing Council provides fair housing education and complaint filing services. LBHA references the FHCO for fair housing information including complaint forms on its website. LBHA does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, source of income, or disability.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• King County Housing Authority: Large Pacific Northwest regional PHA operating over 14,000 units and administering Section 8 vouchers. Same operating model and HUD regulatory framework as LBHA but at materially larger scale.

Others

• Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS): State-level affordable housing finance agency providing LIHTC, HOME, and Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credit allocations that fund LBHA's development pipeline. Funding partner rather than direct competitor.
• Network for Oregon Affordable Housing (NOAH): Oregon nonprofit providing LIHTC syndication and financing for affordable housing development including Clayton Meadows. Capital partner and quasi-peer in affordable housing ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Home Forward (Housing Authority of Portland / Multnomah County): Oregon's largest metropolitan PHA administering Section 8 HCV and owning/operating affordable housing in Portland/Multnomah County. Directly comparable regional public housing authority model in the same state.
• Housing Authority and Community Services Agency of Lane County (HACSA Lane): Oregon county PHA administering Section 8 vouchers and operating affordable housing properties for low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities in Lane County. Highly comparable in mission and operational structure to LBHA.
• Housing Authority of Yamhill County: Oregon county housing authority administering Section 8 HCV and operating affordable rental housing properties. Comparable size and structure to LBHA's multi-program PHA model.
• Washington County Department of Housing Services: Oregon county housing entity that administers Section 8 HCV and funds affordable housing development. Directly comparable regional PHA operating in adjacent Oregon county.
• Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACSA): Adjacent Oregon county-based PHA administering federal rental assistance and affordable housing programs. Same operational model: Section 8 HCV administration plus owned affordable housing portfolio serving low-income households.
• Housing Authority of the City of Eugene (HACE): Mid-sized Oregon city PHA administering Section 8 HCV and operating affordable housing properties in Eugene. Comparable in scale and structure with the Linn-Benton HA in Oregon.
• Columbia Gorge Housing Authority: Rural Oregon regional housing authority administering Section 8 vouchers and owning affordable housing across multiple counties. Highly comparable rural regional PHA model to LBHA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LBHAFamilySelfSufficiency
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/linn-benton-housing-authority

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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