Seminole County Housing

Name

Seminole County Housing

Legal name

Seminole County Housing Authority

Website

https://schafla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Seminole County Housing Authority is a federally-funded Florida public housing authority established in 1953 that administers Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing, and TBRA rental assistance programs for very low-income families, elderly, and disabled residents across nine municipalities in Seminole County, Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Administration

NAICS

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

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Federal & Federally-Sponsored Credit Agencies (6111)

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), Housing Benefits & Rent Subsidy Administration (BPAIAKAG), Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Public housing assistance
• Rental subsidy programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Affordable housing administration
• Government housing authority

Headquarters

HQ city

Longwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Funding: Seminole County Housing Authority is a federally-funded public housing agency. All programs are federally-funded through HUD (Housing and Urban Development). The authority administers rental assistance payments on behalf of participating families, with funding covering housing assistance payments and administrative costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Seminole County Housing Authority administers federally-funded rental assistance programs for very low-income families, elderly, and disabled residents of Seminole County, Florida. The authority delivers the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, directly owns and operates 30 public housing units at Academy Place Villas in Oviedo, and provides Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) for elderly and disabled residents. All programs are funded by HUD under federal housing policy.

Product overview

Seminole County Housing Authority operates as a single-agency public housing authority offering three primary rental assistance programs: the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals; Public Housing consisting of 30 owned and operated units in Oviedo; and Tenant-Based Rental Assistance for elderly and disabled county residents. The authority also runs a Homeownership Program to transition families into homeownership. All programs are federally funded through HUD and serve the municipalities of Seminole County, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV/Section 8) Federal rental assistance program helping very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants can choose any housing meeting program requirements and receive subsidy payments. SCHA administers the program on behalf of HUD.
• Public Housing (Academy Place Villas) SCHA directly owns and operates 30 rental units at Academy Place Villas in Oviedo, Florida, with one- to four-bedroom configurations. All units include central heat and air, ceiling fans, and mini blinds. Rent is based on 30% of adjusted family income.
• Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Rental assistance vouchers specifically for elderly and disabled residents currently residing in Seminole County.
• Homeownership Program Program designed to move families from rental assistance into homeownership, combining financial education, homeownership training, and support services, leveraging the Homeownership portion of the Housing Choice Voucher program.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36-month wait time for public housing units
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wharton-Smith, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Construction partner for Phase Two of Legacy Square development in Sanford, Florida. Wharton-Smith, Inc. is serving as the general contractor for this 19-home affordable housing development worth $7.2 million.
• Seminole CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Strategic government partner in the Legacy Square development. Seminole County is collaborating on this affordable housing initiative to expand homeownership opportunities in Central Florida.
• Big Nova FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Philanthropic partner supporting the Legacy Square affordable housing development. The foundation contributes to expanding affordable homeownership opportunities in Central Florida.
• Publix Super Markets CharitiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Charitable funding partner providing support for the Legacy Square development. Contributes to affordable housing initiatives in the Central Florida region.
• HUD (Housing and Urban Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing funding and regulatory oversight for all programs. SCHA is designated as a Moving To Work (MTW) agency, collaborating with HUD and other MTW agencies to develop self-sufficiency plans.
• FAHRO (Florida Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials)minorOthersProfessional association membership providing networking and advocacy for Florida housing authorities.
• NAHRO (National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials)minorOthersNational professional association membership providing resources, training, and advocacy for housing and redevelopment professionals.
• PHADA (Public Housing Authority Directors Association)minorOthersProfessional association membership for public housing authority directors providing advocacy and professional development.
• Habitat for Humanity Seminole-ApopkaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate organization involved in affordable homeownership programs. Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka is developing the Legacy Square project with strategic partnerships.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/schafla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seminole-county-housing-authority

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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