Murfreesboro Housing Authority

What Murfreesboro Housing Authority does

Murfreesboro Housing Authority (MHA) is a nonprofit local housing authority established in 1950 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, operating under the governance of a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of Murfreesboro. Its core mission is to provide decent, safe, and sanitary affordable housing to eligible low-income families, seniors aged 62 and older, and homeless individuals with disabilities within Rutherford County. MHA delivers services through three owned-and-operated property portfolios — Oakland Court, Mercury Court, and Parkside — collectively encompassing 194 conventional affordable housing units, plus Westbrooks Towers for senior residents, with rents structured at approximately 30% of income or flat-rate tiers ranging from $611 to $1,319 per month depending on unit size.

MHA also administers federal HUD-funded programs beyond its owned stock, including the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for tenant-based rental assistance in the private market, the Shelter Plus Care program for homeless individuals and families with disabilities, and specialized procurement pathways under Section 3. Program operations are supported by the SACS Software web application platform, which provides online pre-applications, a tenant rent-payment portal, and a landlord portal for voucher administration. Distribution relies on MHA's owned properties, voucher portability, and a referral ecosystem that includes the Salvation Army, Mid-Cumberland Community Action, multiple homeless shelters, and an on-site Murfreesboro Police Department precinct at the project areas.

Revenue and operational funding are derived from tenant rent payments and federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) supporting voucher, Shelter Plus Care, and other affordable housing initiatives. Marketing and outreach are executed primarily through the authority's official website (mha-tn.org), the online application portal (apps.mha-tn.org), and community partner referrals. As a municipally accountable nonprofit, MHA has no parent company, subsidiaries, private equity exposure, or public listing.

Name

Murfreesboro Housing Authority

Legal name

Murfreesboro Housing Authority

Website

https://mha-tn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Murfreesboro Housing Authority is a nonprofit public housing agency in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, providing affordable housing to low-income families, seniors 62+, and homeless individuals with disabilities through 194 owned units and HUD-funded voucher and Shelter Plus Care programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Public Housing

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

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 & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Affordable public housing
• Housing choice vouchers
• Senior rental housing
• Shelter plus care
• Rental assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Murfreesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tenant Rent Payments: Affordable housing rental income from tenants - expected rent family contribution approximately 30% of income or choice of flat rate rent for conventional affordable housing units.
2. Government Funding (HUD): Federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support Housing Choice Voucher programs, Shelter Plus Care, and other affordable housing initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Murfreesboro Housing Authority provides affordable rental housing and rental assistance to low-income families, elderly residents, and homeless individuals with disabilities in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It directly manages 194 conventional affordable housing units across three properties (Oakland Court, Mercury Court, and Parkside) and operates Westbrooks Towers for seniors aged 62 and older. The Authority also administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program for tenant-based rental assistance in the private market and runs the Shelter Plus Care program for homeless individuals with disabilities.

Product overview

Murfreesboro Housing Authority operates a portfolio of affordable housing programs and properties. The core offerings include the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) for rental assistance in the private market, and directly-managed Affordable Housing properties (Oakland Court, Mercury Court, Parkside, and Westbrooks Towers) totaling 194 conventional units. Additional programs include Shelter Plus Care for homeless individuals with disabilities. Service delivery is supported through tenant and landlord self-service web portals built on the SACS Software platform, enabling online rent payments, contact updates, and application processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Murfreesboro Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHA partnered with the Murfreesboro Police Department to establish an on-site police precinct at full staff at project areas. This partnership has resulted in decreased crime and increased community spirit. Security cameras are also deployed at project areas and Westbrooks facility.
• HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal regulatory oversight and funding partner for public housing authorities. MHA operates under HUD guidelines and administers HUD programs including Housing Choice Vouchers, Shelter Plus Care, and other affordable housing initiatives.
• Salvation ArmyminorOthersReferral partner for financial assistance resources. Salvation Army provides additional support services that complement MHA housing programs for eligible families.
• Mid-Cumberland Community ActionminorOthersCommunity action agency providing referral and support services to MHA clients and potential applicants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA): State-level housing finance agency administering federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, HUD programs, and affordable rental financing statewide. Provides funding and policy framework that local PHAs like MHA rely on for new development.

Direct peers

• Chattanooga Housing Authority: Tennessee PHA operating conventional public housing units, HCV program, and supportive housing initiatives. Same regulatory framework, similar customer base of low-income families and seniors, and active in property redevelopment.
• Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC): Tennessee PHA providing affordable rental housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and self-sufficiency programs in Knox County. Closely comparable mission, governance structure (Mayoral board appointments), and program mix to MHA.
• Nashville Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency: Larger Tennessee PHA administering Section 8 HCV, conventional public housing, and redevelopment programs across Davidson County. Directly comparable as a HUD-funded local housing authority with mixed public housing and tenant-based assistance.

Others

• Salvation Army (Murfreesboro): Existing referral and financial assistance partner of MHA. Provides complementary emergency housing, shelter, and financial assistance services to MHA's affordable housing residents in Rutherford County.

Regional players

• Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity: Nonprofit affordable housing provider serving Rutherford County. Adjacent rather than competing — focuses on homeownership pathways for low-income families versus MHA's rental assistance and public housing role.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/murfreesboro-housing-authority

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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