Fayette County Housing Authority

What Fayette County Housing Authority does

Fayette County Housing Authority (FCHA) is a government public housing authority headquartered in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, established to provide affordable housing to low and very low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities across Fayette County. FCHA operates two core programs: (1) a federally-funded Public Housing Program under which it directly owns and operates 24+ housing communities spanning multiple municipalities (Uniontown, Belle Vernon, Brownsville, Connellsville, Smithfield, Masontown, Lemont Furnace, Fairchance), with rents capped at 30% of tenant income, and (2) a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program through which it administers federal rental assistance to participating private-market landlords. The authority also owns 99 market-rate State Housing units as a non-subsidized revenue stream, and runs supplementary resident programs including Family Self Sufficiency, Section 3 employment, YouthBuild construction training, and a Summer Lunch Program.

FCHA's business model is funded primarily by HUD federal subsidies and grants (disbursed via the ELOCCS system), supplemented by tenant rent payments on income-based public housing units and market-rate rents on its 99 State Housing units. Tenants access services through a StratusCloud-based tenant portal for rent payment and account management. The authority is governed by a Board of Directors (Chairman Harry Joseph, Vice-Chairman William Martin, and others) under Executive Director Andre Walters, with a 11-50 employee headcount. FCHA also selectively outsources property management (e.g., Campbell Estates to NDC Asset Management) and maintains property maintenance through affiliated FAMI Property Maintenance, LLC. The technology stack is conventional — no proprietary AI/ML systems, no public APIs, and limited digital infrastructure beyond the third-party tenant portal and a content website.

The regulatory framework is the central operating constraint and competitive moat: FCHA operates under HUD regulation, submits annual plans and 5-year Capital Fund plans for HUD approval, and its funding is tied to federal appropriations. Recent regulatory milestones include the FY 2024-2028 Capital Fund 5-Year Plan approval and the Designated Housing Plan renewal through 2026. The portfolio includes a flagship historic rehabilitation — the White Swan Apartments, originally purchased as a 1925 hotel in 1966 and comprehensively rehabilitated post-2016 into 47 modern units including 8 fully ADA-compliant apartments.

Name

Fayette County Housing Authority

Legal name

Fayette County Housing Authority

Website

https://faycha.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fayette County Housing Authority is a government public housing authority in Pennsylvania that operates 24+ affordable housing communities and administers Section 8 vouchers for low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities across Fayette County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Non-Operating Establishments (9995)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Fair Housing, Compliance & Housing Program Oversight (FSALAKAN)

Keywords

• Public housing management
• Section 8 vouchers
• Affordable housing programs
• Assisted housing services
• HUD subsidized housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Uniontown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Housing Rent Collections: FCHA collects rent from public housing residents. Rent is set at no more than 30% of the tenant's income, with a required $120.00 security deposit. This represents the primary revenue stream from their conventional low-income housing program.
2. HUD Subsidy and Grant Revenues: FCHA receives federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for operating the Public Housing program and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. These subsidies fund the gap between tenant payments and actual housing costs.
3. Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments: FCHA administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, making housing assistance payments to landlords on behalf of eligible tenants. The authority manages federal funds for housing assistance payments through ELOCCS.
4. State Housing Market Rate Units: FCHA owns and operates 99 market rate units as part of their State Housing program, generating rental revenue at market rates independent of subsidy programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FCHA maintains, manages, and develops affordable assisted housing for residents of Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The authority operates the federally-funded Public Housing Program (24+ communities of rental units for low-income families, elderly, and disabled), administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (rental assistance in the private market), and supports residents through homeownership, self-sufficiency, employment, and youth programs.

Product overview

Fayette County Housing Authority (FCHA) operates as a public housing authority offering a portfolio of affordable housing programs and residential properties across Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The core offerings consist of the Public Housing Program (directly owned and managed rental units) and the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (rental assistance for private-market housing), supplemented by the Section 8 Homeownership Program. FCHA also provides resident support through the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program and Section 3 employment initiatives. Community programs include YouthBuild (construction job training for youth) and a Summer Lunch Program. FCHA manages approximately 24 named housing properties including Laurel Estates duplexes, White Swan Apartments (ADA-accessible historic rehabilitation), South Hill Terrace, and multiple senior and family housing sites. Residents access services through a StratusCloud-based tenant portal for rent payment and account management.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Housing Program Federally-funded rental housing program providing decent and safe homes for eligible low-income families, elderly, and persons with disabilities at rents not exceeding 30% of income. A $120 security deposit is required.
• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
• Section 8 Homeownership Program Program enabling eligible Section 8 tenants who have been on the program for at least one year and are employed full-time to purchase a home with voucher homeownership assistance. 3 homeownership vouchers available.
• Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program Case management program connecting Section 8 tenants with resources for education, job training, childcare, transportation, budgeting, and homeownership preparation to achieve self-sufficiency within five years.
• Section 3 Program HUD-mandated program ensuring economic opportunities from HUD funding are directed to low-income residents through training and employment opportunities in housing developments.
• YouthBuild Program Community-based alternative education program providing job training and educational opportunities for at-risk youth ages 16-24, teaching construction skills while building affordable housing.
• Summer Lunch Program Free lunch program available to all children ages 1-18 at various sites throughout Fayette County during summer months.
• Laurel Estates One, two, three, or four-bedroom duplex apartments in Uniontown with on-site tot-lot, community room, and pet-friendly policy.
• White Swan Apartments 47 modern apartments (converted from historic 1925 hotel) with 8 ADA-compliant units, energy-efficient features, and panoramic downtown Uniontown views.
• Tenant Portal (StratusCloud) Online portal for current tenants to pay rent, access account information, and manage their housing relationship with FCHA.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthersHUD is the primary federal regulatory and funding partner for FCHA. The authority operates under HUD regulations for public housing and Section 8 programs. HUD provides funding through the Capital Fund and various housing assistance programs. FCHA submits annual plans and reports to HUD for approval.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - ELOCCScoreOthersFCHA uses HUD's ELOCCS system to obtain subsidy and grant revenues on a timely basis for housing assistance payments and program operations.
• NDC Asset ManagementminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNDC Asset Management is a third-party property management company contracted to manage Campbell Estates property on behalf of FCHA. Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday 8:00AM – 2:00PM.
• Davis & Davis Attorneys at LawminorOthersDavis & Davis Attorneys at Law serves as legal counsel for the Fayette County Housing Authority, providing legal services as needed for operations.
• PA Housing Finance AgencyminorOthersFCHA links to the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency website as a resource for housing information and programs in the state.
• Fannie Mae FoundationminorOthersFCHA links to the Fannie Mae Foundation as a resource for housing and homeownership information.
• USDA Rural DevelopmentminorOthersFCHA links to USDA Rural Development as a federal partner for rural housing assistance programs.
• Federal Home Loan Bank of PittsburghminorOthersFCHA links to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh as a potential funding and housing partnership resource.
• FAMI Property Maintenance, LLCminorOthersFAMI Property Maintenance, LLC is a subsidiary/affiliate company that handles property maintenance operations for FCHA. Job applications are processed through FCHA's website for FAMI positions including construction workers at Campbell Estates.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pittsburgh Housing Authority: Large city PHA in western Pennsylvania administering a substantially larger Public Housing and Section 8 portfolio; serves as a comparable regional incumbent for understanding PHA operating models in PA.

Regional players

• Chester County Housing Authority: County-level PHA in southeastern Pennsylvania operating Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs of broadly similar scope and program mix to FCHA.
• Washington County Housing Authority: Small western Pennsylvania county PHA operating Public Housing and Section 8 programs; similar rural service area profile and organizational scale to FCHA.
• Westmoreland County Housing Authority: County-level PHA operating adjacent to Fayette County in western Pennsylvania; directly comparable in scale, rural/small-town service area, and mix of Public Housing and Section 8 programs.
• Greene County Housing Authority: Neighboring rural Pennsylvania county housing authority with comparable portfolio of small public housing communities and HUD-subsidy dependency.
• Allegheny County Housing Authority: County PHA serving the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area, providing Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher administration comparable to FCHA but at significantly larger scale.

Others

• PA Housing Finance Agency (PHFA): State-level housing finance agency that funds multifamily affordable housing in Pennsylvania and is referenced by FCHA as a resource partner; comparable as a peer only insofar as both administer HUD-aligned affordable housing capital flows.
• NDC Asset Management: Third-party property management firm already contracted to manage Campbell Estates for FCHA; representative of the outsourced property managers used by small PHAs to extend operational capacity.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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