Brighton Housing Authority

What Brighton Housing Authority does

Brighton Housing Authority (BHA) is a public housing authority established in 1968 and operated under the City of Brighton, Colorado. As the designated local housing authority, BHA administers federally funded affordable housing programs for low-income individuals, families, seniors, and vulnerable populations (including survivors of domestic violence) across Brighton and Adams County. Its core operations encompass ownership and management of 453 housing units, administration of Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) with up to two years of assistance, and oversight of approximately 875 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units developed through partnerships with private developers. The organization also operates two wholly owned housing properties—Hughes Station (currently undergoing rehabilitation of 333 units) and Ravenfield Senior Living (a new senior housing development that broke ground on May 27, 2025)—as well as an online resident portal (portal-brightonhousingauthority.securecafe.com) for account management.

BHA's business model is built on recurring federal funding streams from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), specifically the Public Housing Operating Subsidy and administrative fees for Housing Choice Voucher program management. Resident-facing services are delivered through two physical office locations in Brighton (the main headquarters at 22 S. 4th Ave and the Hughes Station Community Room at 231 N Main Street), with walk-in hours Tuesday through Friday and phone-based service on Mondays. Beyond housing, BHA funds and administers a Career and College Launch scholarship program (four annual awards for 27J high school graduates), distributes monthly food boxes to approximately 25 senior households via Food Bank of the Rockies, operates a Services Closet for clothing and household items in partnership with A Precious Child, and distributes RTD bus passes and ARC Thrift Store vouchers. The organization has 11–50 employees and no proprietary technology product platform; its digital footprint is limited to the tenant portal and organic social media presence on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Name

Brighton Housing Authority

Legal name

The Housing Authority | City of Brighton

Website

https://brightonhousingauthority.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brighton Housing Authority is a public housing authority serving Brighton and Adams County, Colorado. It administers HUD-funded affordable housing programs, manages 453 housing units including Hughes Station and Ravenfield Senior Living, administers Section 8 vouchers, and runs community support programs for low-income residents, seniors, and survivors of domestic violence.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Administration of Housing Programs (92511), Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519), 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 & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Affordable Housing Property Management (BPAJAGAJ), Senior & Assisted Living Residential Property Management (BPAJAFAE)

Keywords

• Public housing services
• Affordable housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Senior housing services
• Rental assistance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighton

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. HUD Public Housing Operating Subsidy: Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to operate public housing units and administer housing assistance programs.
2. Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Administration: HUD-funded program where BHA administers housing choice vouchers for eligible low-income families, receiving administrative fees for program management.
3. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA): Rental assistance program for Adams County residents, with preference given to survivors of domestic violence, providing up to two years of assistance.
4. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Projects: Estimated 875 LIHTC units in Brighton through partnerships with developers for affordable housing development and rehabilitation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Brighton Housing Authority is a municipal public housing authority that owns/manages 453 affordable housing units and administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for Brighton and Adams County, Colorado. It also operates senior housing (Ravenfield Senior Living), affordable rental properties (Hughes Station), Tenant-Based Rental Assistance for up to two years (with preference for domestic violence survivors), and supportive community programs including monthly food distribution and the Career and College Launch scholarship.

Product overview

Brighton Housing Authority operates as a traditional public housing authority providing affordable housing solutions to the Brighton, Colorado community. The organization offers a portfolio of housing properties (Hughes Station and Ravenfield Senior Living), federal rental assistance through Housing Choice Vouchers/Section 8, and tenant-based rental assistance programs. Resident-facing digital services include an online portal for account management. Beyond housing, BHA administers a Career and College Launch scholarship program in partnership with 27J School District, operates food distribution services for seniors in partnership with Food Bank of the Rockies, and provides a Services Closet offering clothing and household items through A Precious Child partnership. The organization does not offer a technology product platform; these are government social services rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV/Section 8) Federal rental assistance program providing Housing Choice Vouchers to low-income families to help afford housing in the private market. Administered by BHA under HUD oversight for Brighton and Adams County residents.
• Hughes Station Affordable housing property owned by Brighton Housing Authority, located at 231 N Main Street, Brighton, CO. Currently undergoing rehabilitation. Hughes Station Community Room also serves as a service distribution site (Services Closet every Thursday).
• Ravenfield Senior Living Senior living housing property currently under development by Brighton Housing Authority. Groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 27, 2025. Designed to provide affordable senior housing in Brighton, CO.
• Online Resident Portal Self-service online portal (Yardi/Securecafe-based) for existing Brighton Housing Authority residents to manage their housing accounts, submit information, and access tenant services.
• Career and College Launch (CCL) Scholarship Program Scholarship program administered by Brighton Housing Authority in partnership with 27J School District that funds four annual scholarships for graduating high school students with high financial need to pursue post-secondary education opportunities.
• Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Rental assistance program providing up to two years of rental assistance for Adams County residents, with preference given to survivors of domestic violence. Noted as closed for the 2026 application cycle.
• Food Distribution Program Monthly food distribution program partnering with Food Bank of the Rockies to deliver Everyday Eats boxes (Commodity Supplemental Food Program) directly to the doorsteps of approximately 25 BHA senior households every month. Adams County Food Bank also provides food boxes during BHA walk-in hours.
• Services Closet Weekly resource distribution program held every Thursday at Hughes Station Community Room, in partnership with A Precious Child, providing clothing items, baby items, toiletries, and hygiene items for BHA community members in need. RTD vouchers also distributed during walk-in hours.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Food Bank of the RockiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for monthly food distribution to approximately 25 senior households through Everyday Eats boxes (Commodity Supplemental Food Program). Food delivered directly to doorsteps of BHA senior residents every month. Adams County Food Bank also provides food boxes during walk-in hours.
• A Precious ChildcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership provides clothing items, baby items, toiletries, and hygiene items for the BHA Services Closet available to community members every Thursday at Hughes Station Community Room.
• 27J School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership where BHA funds and administers an annual scholarship (Career and College Launch) for four 27J high school graduates to pursue post-secondary opportunities with emphasis on students with high financial need.
• ARC Thrift StoresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing vouchers for clothing, household items, and more available regularly through BHA for community members in need.
• Platte Valley Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded through a CHIP grant for Basic Needs Assistance program serving residents of the Platte Valley Medical Center service area who have experienced hardship within the last 90 days, providing immediate gap assistance for housing, food, and other basic needs.
• Regional Transportation District (RTD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing RTD bus passes available for 2026. Vouchers distributed at Hughes Station walk-in hours on Thursdays and main office during specified hours.
• Brighton Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting BHA food drive initiatives.
• Adams County Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides food boxes available during walk-in hours at BHA locations, supplementing the Food Bank of the Rockies program.

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Aurora Housing Authority: Housing authority serving Aurora, Colorado — adjacent to Brighton's Adams County service area. Operates the same mix of public housing, HCV administration, and affordable housing programs, making it a directly comparable municipal PHA peer.
• Denver Housing Authority: The largest housing authority in Colorado, administering public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and affordable housing development in Denver. Same statutory role and HUD funding model as BHA, providing a relevant scale and operational benchmark, though significantly larger.
• Adams County Housing Authority: The county-level housing authority serving Adams County, Colorado — the same county where BHA operates. Directly comparable in mission (HUD-funded PHA), program mix (Section 8, public housing), and geographic service area, and represents both a partner and overlapping service provider for Adams County residents.
• Fort Collins Housing Authority: Municipal housing authority providing public housing and voucher administration in Fort Collins, Colorado. Operates under the same HUD framework with similar portfolio scale, making it a directly comparable regional PHA peer.
• Boulder Housing Partners: Housing authority for the City of Boulder operating public housing, HCV program, and LIHTC-financed affordable developments. Directly comparable mission, governance structure (municipal housing authority), and revenue model to BHA, with similar small-to-mid scale operations.
• Westminster Housing Authority: Housing authority for Westminster, Colorado, operating adjacent to BHA's Brighton/Adams County service area. Same HUD-funded PHA model with public housing and Section 8 administration; a near geographic peer of comparable size.

Broad incumbents

• Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver (DHA) - Section 8 only: While overlapping with DHA above, the broader HUD Moving to Work / portability framework allows voucher portability across Colorado PHAs, making larger authorities structural peers in the same administrative ecosystem.
• Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA): State-level housing finance agency administering LIHTC allocations, multifamily financing, and affordable housing programs across Colorado. Not a direct operator but a key upstream partner that allocates the LIHTC credits BHA's developer partners depend on.

Others

• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO): Industry membership organization for housing authorities and community development agencies. Not an operator but an industry-body peer relevant to BHA's policy advocacy, training, and regulatory engagement.
• Volunteers of America National Services: National nonprofit operating affordable and supportive housing programs including for vulnerable populations (seniors, DV survivors). Operates adjacent to BHA's mission and increasingly partners with PHAs on supportive services and service-enriched housing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BrightonHousingAuthority
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brighton-housing-authority

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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