Indianapolis Housing Agency

What Indianapolis Housing Agency does

Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA) is a federally-funded public housing authority operating under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), serving the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana. The agency administers three core affordable housing programs: the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (formerly Section 8) for private-market rental assistance, Public Housing for income-eligible families, and Affordable Housing with flat-rent units subject to income limits. IHA also runs specialized programs including the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) in partnership with the VA, a Homeownership Program for HCV participants, and the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program. As of the most recent disclosures, the agency serves more than 11,000 households, with a portfolio of over 1,600 affordable units, 560 public housing units, and approximately 9,000 Housing Choice Vouchers administered, against a waitlist of roughly 14,000 applicants.

The agency's technology stack is being modernized as part of a 2025-vintage transformation initiative ('A New Day & Better IHA'). Core housing management runs on Yardi (implemented 2025), with resident and landlord self-service delivered through RentCafé portals. Ancillary services include Section 3 employment training (delivered with Work One Centers), scholarship programs, and food-security partnerships with the Marion County Food Pantries Network. IHA owns a wholly-owned subsidiary, InSight Development Corporation, focused on affordable housing development and redevelopment.

IHA's revenue model is fundamentally a federal pass-through. The agency receives a HUD Operating Subsidy to fund public housing operations and Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) to subsidize the difference between tenant contributions (capped at approximately 30% of adjusted income) and contract rents paid to private-market landlords. HCV payment standards disclosed for 2026 range from $1,374 (1BR) to $2,551 (4BR). Tenants in public housing also pay roughly 30% of adjusted income; affordable housing units use flat rents by bedroom size; market-rate units within IHA properties have no income limits. The agency itself does not disclose total revenue or budget figures publicly, but the underlying funding flows imply an annual operating base in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Name

Indianapolis Housing Agency

Legal name

Indianapolis Housing Agency

Website

https://indyhousing.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Indianapolis Housing Agency is a federally-funded public housing authority serving 11,000+ low-income households in Indianapolis and Marion County through public housing, affordable housing, and Housing Choice Vouchers, under HUD oversight and modernized on the Yardi platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE), Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

Keywords

• Public housing services
• Affordable housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Rental assistance programs
• Low-income housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. HUD Operating Subsidy: IHA receives operating subsidy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the public housing program. The agency also receives Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) funding to subsidize rental payments for voucher holders in private market housing.
2. Housing Assistance Payments (HAP): Federal funding from HUD to make housing assistance payments to landlords on behalf of eligible families under the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA) is a federally-funded public housing authority that provides affordable housing to low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities in Indianapolis and Marion County. Its core offerings are Public Housing units, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), Affordable Housing, and the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, with rent typically set at 30% of adjusted household income. The agency supplements housing with supportive programs including Homeownership, VASH for homeless veterans, Family Self-Sufficiency, and Section 3 Training and Employment.

Product overview

Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA) provides a comprehensive portfolio of affordable housing programs and services across the Indianapolis and Marion County area. The core offerings include the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, Public Housing units, Affordable Housing, and the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. Supporting services include the Homeownership Program, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, and Section 3 Training and Employment. IHA operates multiple housing properties including senior/disabled housing (John J. Barton Tower, John J. Barton Annex, Indiana Avenue Apartments), family housing (The Martindale, Concord/Eagle Creek), and mixed-income communities (The Georgetown). Digital services include a Resident Portal and Landlord Portal powered by RentCafé, with internal operations managed through Yardi housing management software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Federally-funded rental assistance program (formerly Section 8) that helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing in the private market by subsidizing a portion of rent. IHA administers approximately 9,000 vouchers.
• Public Housing IHA-managed housing units where rent is based on resident income, providing decent, safe, and sanitary housing to low-income families. The agency maintains 560 Public Housing units in its portfolio.
• Affordable Housing Housing units with flat rent amounts per bedroom size where income limits apply for households. IHA maintains over 1,600 Affordable Units in its housing portfolio.
• Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) HUD program that allows public housing authorities to leverage public and private debt and equity to reinvest in public housing stock by converting units to Section 8 platform with long-term contracts.
• Homeownership Program HUD-created program helping qualified HCV participants become homeowners, with minimum income requirements and first-time homebuyer eligibility.
• Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Joint HUD-VA program providing long-term case management, supportive services, and permanent housing support for eligible homeless veterans referred through VA Medical Centers.
• Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Voluntary HUD program helping families receiving governmental assistance improve their economic situation through job training, childcare assistance, educational programs, and escrow savings accounts.
• Section 3 Training and Employment HUD-mandated program ensuring economic opportunities for Section 3 residents and businesses when HUD financial assistance is expended for housing or community development.
• Resident Portal Online platform (powered by RentCafé) allowing residents to complete annual recertifications, report income changes, and contact case managers.
• Landlord Portal Online portal (powered by RentCafé) for landlords to access unit details, payment history, inspection updates, and case manager contact information.
• Scholarship Programs Educational scholarships for current and prospective residents including NAHRO Merit College Scholarship, PHADA scholarships, and HAI Group scholarships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,000+ households served in Indianapolis and Marion County
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUD-VASH program partnership providing long-term case management, supportive services, and permanent housing support for eligible homeless veterans. Veterans must be VA Health Care eligible, homeless, and participate in case management services to obtain and sustain permanent independent community housing. IHA receives designated Section 8 vouchers for this program.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary federal funding partner providing operating subsidy for public housing program, Housing Assistance Payments funding for HCV program, and oversight through RAD program. RAD allows IHA to leverage public and private debt and equity to reinvest in public housing stock.
• Work One CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment readiness partnership for Section 3 residents providing job training, educational programs including GED and college classes, job placement assistance, and employment opportunities.
• Marion County Food Pantries NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity food resource partnerships including Gleaners Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, and Community Action of Greater Indianapolis to support resident basic needs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chicago Housing Authority: Municipal public housing authority serving Chicago, administering public housing, HCV/Section 8 vouchers, and supportive housing programs under HUD oversight. Comparable in mission, regulatory framework, and program mix to IHA.
• Philadelphia Housing Authority: Public housing authority providing affordable housing and Housing Choice Vouchers in Philadelphia. Operates under the same HUD federal framework as IHA with comparable program offerings including public housing, HCV, and family self-sufficiency.
• Detroit Housing Commission: Public housing commission administering public housing units and Housing Choice Vouchers in Detroit. Comparable as a municipal PHA focused on urban affordable housing delivery with significant rehabilitation and RAD activity.
• Boston Housing Authority: Public housing authority operating public housing developments, HCV program, and supportive housing in Boston. Directly comparable as a municipal PHA under HUD with similar tenant populations and program mix.
• New York City Housing Authority: The largest public housing authority in the US, administering public housing units and Housing Choice Vouchers in New York City. Directly comparable as a federally-funded PHA operating under HUD oversight with a similar mix of public housing and HCV programs.
• Atlanta Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving the City of Atlanta, administering public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and mixed-income communities under HUD oversight. Comparable in mission and structure to IHA.
• Houston Housing Authority: Municipal housing authority providing public housing, HCV/Section 8, and supportive housing programs in Houston. Operates under the same federal HUD framework with comparable affordable housing programs.
• Denver Housing Authority: Public housing authority providing affordable housing, HCV, and supportive housing programs in Denver. Operates under HUD oversight with comparable program mix and mixed-income redevelopment strategy.
• Los Angeles County Development Authority (formerly HACLA): County-level housing authority administering Section 8 vouchers and affordable housing programs in Los Angeles County. Comparable federally-funded PHA structure serving low-income families, seniors, and disabled residents.

Regional players

• Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority: Mid-sized metropolitan housing authority serving Cincinnati with public housing and HCV programs. Comparable as a smaller municipal PHA in a similar Midwest market context to Indianapolis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IHAIndy
• Facebookfacebook.com/Indianapolis-Housing-Agency-960170427362813

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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