Albuquerque Housing Authority

Name

Albuquerque Housing Authority

Legal name

Albuquerque Housing Authority

Website

https://abqha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing & Rental Assistance

NAICS

Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Services-Social Services (8300)

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

Keywords

• Public housing assistance
• Section 8 vouchers
• Affordable rental housing
• Project based vouchers
• Veterans supportive housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal HUD Subsidy Revenue: AHA receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide housing assistance services. The agency acts as a pass-through for federal housing subsidies.
2. Public Housing Tenant Rent: Tenants of public housing units pay 30% of their income toward rent, with the remainder subsidized with federal funding. Average monthly rent is $152.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Albuquerque Housing Authority is a public housing authority that administers federally funded affordable housing programs, including approximately 950 directly-owned Public Housing units, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for over 4,000 households, Project Based Vouchers at 20+ partner apartment complexes, HUD-VASH rental assistance for homeless veterans, and a Family Self Sufficiency empowerment program. Tenants pay 30% of adjusted income toward rent, with federal HUD subsidies covering the remainder.

Product overview

The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) operates as a unified platform of housing assistance programs and services rather than a single product. The core offerings include Public Housing (approximately 950 units throughout Albuquerque), Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assisting over 4,000 households, and Project Based Voucher (PBV) rental assistance tied to specific properties. The portfolio spans 20+ PBV properties including Route 66 Flats, Farolito, La Plata, Veranda, Harper, Broadway/McKnight, and The Commons at Martineztown. Supporting services include Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) for homeless veterans and the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) empowerment program with escrow savings features. Online portals provide self-service access for applicants, residents, and landlords. An affiliated nonprofit, AHA Housing Development Corporation (AHA-HDC), handles development and construction of affordable housing projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Housing Federally-funded rental housing program providing approximately 950 housing units scattered throughout Albuquerque for low income families, elderly, and disabled individuals. Tenants pay 30% of income toward rent with federal funding covering the remainder. Average monthly rent is $152 across more than 900 households.
• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Tenant-based rental assistance program allowing low-income citizens to choose any rental meeting minimum health and safety standards. AHA pays private landlords the difference between tenant payment (30% of adjusted annual income) and the rent. Over 4,000 households receive assistance through this program.
• Project Based Voucher (PBV) Rental assistance benefits tied to specific units at designated apartment complexes, not portable to other rental units. Includes properties for elderly (55+) and veterans such as Somos Apartments and Felician 2.
• Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) HUD-VASH program combining Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance for homeless veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at VA medical centers and community-based outreach clinics.
• Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program Empowerment program combining housing assistance with support services to assist volunteer families in meeting planned goals over a five-year period. Features escrow accounts where AHA matches increased rent portions to savings accounts presented upon program completion.
• PBV Property Portfolio Portfolio of 20+ PBV properties offering various unit configurations from studios to 5-bedroom units across partner apartment complexes in the Albuquerque area.
• AHA Resident Portals Online portals for applicants and current residents of Public Housing, Section 8 HCV, and PBV programs including The Commons at Martineztown, Broadway/McKnight, Harper, La Plata, and Veranda properties. Includes property-specific resident portals and a Landlord Access Portal.
• AHA Housing Development Corporation (AHA-HDC) New Mexico nonprofit corporation organized in 2018 to finance, develop, construct, manage, and provide affordable housing. Functions as a nonprofit full-purpose developer and co-developer on projects to expand and modernize housing under the Albuquerque Housing Authority.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $100,000 dispersed to FSS graduates since 1993 for escrow accounts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Explora!minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHA is a partner with Explora!, a hands-on science center in Albuquerque. This partnership provides educational opportunities and resources for AHA residents through Explora!'s programs and exhibits.
• AffordableHousing.comcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAHA participates with AffordableHousing.com online rental listing service that is available to landlords at no cost. This platform allows voucher holders to search for rental properties and landlords to list available units.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHA partners with the VA to administer the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, which combines rental assistance with case management and clinical services for homeless veterans at VA medical centers.
• Private LandlordscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAHA partners with private landlords throughout the greater Albuquerque area through the Section 8 HCV program. Landlords receive timely and stable direct deposit payments, annual HQS inspections, and access to 4,000+ active renters seeking housing.
• PBV Property Owners/DeveloperscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAHA partners with property owners and developers for Project Based Voucher units at 17+ apartment complexes including Route 66 Flats, Farolito, Sundowner, Luna Lodge, La Plata, Veranda, Harper, and others.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthersHUD provides federal funding and oversight for AHA's housing programs including Public Housing, Section 8 HCV, Project Based Vouchers, and the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program for property renovation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boston Housing Authority: BHA administers state-aided public housing, federal Section 8, and MRVP programs serving similar low-income, elderly, and disabled populations. Comparable to AHA in mixed-population service mandate, federal program administration, and resident services orientation.
• Denver Housing Authority: DHA owns/operates affordable housing stock, administers HCV and PBV, and runs resident services programs in a comparable mid-sized Western U.S. metro. Like AHA, DHA operates a nonprofit development affiliate and participates in RAD and LIHTC-funded new construction.
• Seattle Housing Authority: SHA operates low-income public housing, administers HCV, and runs an active development pipeline including RAD conversions. Highly comparable to AHA in unit scale, federal program mix, and presence of an affiliated development entity.
• Chicago Housing Authority: CHA operates public housing and administers HCV/Section 8 across Chicago under HUD funding, with similar mixed-population service mandate (low-income families, elderly, disabled). Comparable to AHA in program mix, RAD participation history, and recent turnaround narrative recognized by industry awards.
• Los Angeles County Development Authority: LACDA administers federal housing programs across Los Angeles County, including HCV, public housing oversight, and special programs. Comparable to AHA in county-level administrative scope, federal funding reliance, and multi-program service delivery.
• Housing Authority of the City of Austin: HACA operates public housing, HCV, and PBV programs in a similar-sized Southwestern metro with comparable demographic mix. Like AHA, it has pursued nonprofit development affiliates and RAD recapitalization of aging units.
• Atlanta Housing Authority: AHA's closest peer in program mix and operating model, with owned public housing units, HCV administration, mixed-income redevelopment, and a nonprofit development arm. Like AHA, it has transitioned from troubled-agency status and earned HUD SEMAP recognition.
• New York City Housing Authority: NYCHA is the largest public housing authority in the U.S., operating over 160,000 apartments and administering the federal Section 8 program. As a fellow quasi-governmental PHA, it shares AHA's operating model, HUD funding dependency, and program structure (Public Housing + HCV + PBV + specialized programs).
• San Antonio Housing Authority: SAHA is a mid-sized PHA administering public housing, HCV, PBV, and special programs in a similarly-sized Southwestern city. Highly comparable to AHA in scale, federal funding model, regional demographic focus, and program breadth including FSS-style self-sufficiency offerings.

Others

• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials: NAHRO is the industry trade association that issues the Award of Merit recognitions AHA has received. As an ecosystem participant rather than operator, NAHRO provides peer benchmarking, policy advocacy, and professional standards for PHAs like AHA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HousingABQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/abqha
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/albuquerque-housing-authority

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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