Laurel Housing Authority

What Laurel Housing Authority does

Laurel Housing Authority is a public housing authority (government entity) operating under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Laurel, Mississippi. It provides federally subsidized affordable housing to low-income individuals and families through four sites totaling approximately 434 units: Beacon Homes (146 units), Triangle Homes (124 units), Brown Circle Homes (110 units), and Arco Lane/Windsor Court Homes (54 elderly-only units). Tenant rent is calculated at approximately 30% of adjusted gross income in line with HUD regulations.

The authority runs a SACS Software-based technology platform comprising a web-based housing application system for new applicants and a resident portal for existing tenants to check balances, make payments, and submit maintenance work orders. Beyond core housing, it operates wraparound programming including a ROSS Service Coordination program (S.T.A.R.S.), Head Start early childhood education in partnership with FCMI-MS, resident Computer Labs, a community Coffee Shop in the James A. Townley Center, and a Summer Food Service Program. Property maintenance is supported by 24/7 emergency response.

The revenue model is government-funded: HUD federal operating and capital subsidies constitute the primary funding stream, supplemented by tenant rent (income-based) and a partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank's Rehab Program. Applications are accepted both online via the SACS portal and in person at property offices on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The authority does not publish revenue figures, has no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no private equity involvement, operating as a non-profit government instrumentality with local board governance.

Name

Laurel Housing Authority

Legal name

The Housing Authority of the City of Laurel, Mississippi

Website

https://laurelha.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Laurel Housing Authority is a HUD-funded public housing authority in Laurel, Mississippi, operating approximately 434 units across four sites (Beacon, Triangle, Brown Circle, and Arco Lane/Windsor Court) that provide income-based affordable housing and wraparound services to low-income families, elderly residents, and veterans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB), Senior Living Property Management (BPAJAGAI), Fair Housing, Compliance & Housing Program Oversight (FSALAKAN)

Keywords

• Public housing services
• Affordable housing programs
• HUD subsidized housing
• Low income housing
• Senior housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Laurel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Housing Rent: Government-subsidized housing where tenants pay rent based on their income level through the Housing Choice Voucher program and public housing units.
2. HUD Federal Funding: Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to operate public housing programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Laurel Housing Authority is a public housing authority that provides affordable, HUD-subsidized rental housing to low-income individuals, families, elderly persons, disabled persons, and veteran households in Laurel, Mississippi. It operates multiple physical housing sites (Beacon Homes, Triangle Homes, Brown Circle Homes, Arco Lane/Windsor Court Homes) and delivers supporting resident services including ROSS service coordination, Head Start early childhood education, computer labs, a community coffee shop, and rehabilitation assistance through the Federal Home Loan Bank program.

Product overview

Laurel Housing Authority is a public housing authority providing affordable housing programs and services for individuals and families in Laurel, Mississippi. The organization operates multiple housing sites (Beacon Homes - 146 units, Triangle Homes - 124 units, Brown Circle Homes - 110 units, and Arco Lane/Windsor Court Homes for elderly residents) under its Public Housing Program. Key digital services include a Web-Based Housing Application System for online applications and waiting list management, a Resident Portal for tenants to access payments and work orders, and various community programs including Computer Labs, Head Start, Resident Services (ROSS), and a Coffee Shop. The housing authority also provides maintenance services including 24/7 emergency response capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beacon Homes: 146-unit housing development located at 911 Home Street, Laurel, MS 39440
• Triangle Homes
• Brown Circle Homes
• Arco Lane/Windsor Court Homes
• Coffee Shop
• James A. Townley Center

Products and services

• Public Housing Program HUD-subsidized affordable housing program for low-income individuals, families, elderly persons, disabled persons, and veteran households in Laurel, Mississippi. Tenants pay approximately 30% of adjusted gross income toward rent per HUD regulations and access supporting resident services to promote self-sufficiency.
• Web-Based Housing Application System SACS-powered web application system enabling prospective tenants to apply for housing online, update contact information, and check their waiting list status. Accessible 24/7 via the Laurel Housing Authority applications portal.
• Resident Portal Online self-service portal for existing Laurel Housing Authority tenants to check account balances, make rent payments, submit maintenance work orders, and access resident information.
• Beacon Homes 146-unit public housing property located at 911 Home Street, Laurel, MS 39440. Offers 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units for eligible low-income families and includes on-site tutoring services.
• Triangle Homes 124-unit public housing property located at 213 S. Maple Street, Laurel, MS 39440. Offers 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units for eligible low-income households.
• Brown Circle Homes 110-unit public housing property located at 50 Brown Circle, Laurel, MS 39440. Features security, a community center with computer lab, basketball court, playground, day care facility, central heat/air, and handicap accessibility. Offers 1-5 bedroom units.
• Arco Lane/Windsor Court Homes Elderly-only public housing sites in Laurel, MS, consisting of Arco Lane (54 units at 429 Arco Lane) and Windsor Court. Provides affordable, accessible housing specifically designed for senior residents.
• Resident Services (ROSS Service Coordination - S.T.A.R.S.) Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinators (S.T.A.R.S.) program providing case management and supportive services to public housing residents, helping families move toward economic self-sufficiency and stable housing.
• Maintenance Services Property maintenance services covering routine upkeep and emergency response for all Laurel Housing Authority housing sites. Includes a 24/7 after-hours emergency phone line covering gas leaks, fire, power outage, broken water lines, sewer backup, non-working refrigerators, damage, heaters below 68 degrees, and stopped commodes.
• Federal Home Loan Bank Rehabilitation Program Rehabilitation assistance program funded through the Federal Home Loan Bank to support housing repairs and improvements for eligible Laurel Housing Authority residents.
• Head Start Program Early childhood education program delivered in partnership with FCMI-MS (Friends of Children of Mississippi, Inc.), providing Head Start services to young children of Laurel Housing Authority resident families.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)coreOthersFederal housing authority that funds and regulates public housing authorities. Laurel Housing Authority operates under HUD guidelines and receives federal funding through HUD programs.
• Mississippi HUDminorOthersState-level HUD office providing oversight and resources for Mississippi public housing authorities.
• Federal Home Loan BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Federal Home Loan Bank Rehab Program offering rehabilitation assistance for housing units.
• Head Start (fcmi-ms.org)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood education program offered to resident families through partnership with fcmi-ms.org.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Meridian Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Meridian, MS — a comparable mid-sized Mississippi city — operating multiple HUD-regulated housing sites with similar family/elderly/disabled resident mix and federal subsidy revenue model.
• Housing Authority of the City of Hattiesburg (Pecan Grove Gardens): Example of a comparable HUD-regulated site operation within a peer MS PHA — a designated elderly-only housing community mirroring the function of Laurel HA's Arco Lane/Windsor Court elderly-only sites. Same regulatory category under HUD's elderly housing designation.
• Hattiesburg Housing Authority: Public housing authority operating in Hattiesburg, MS under HUD oversight, managing a similar multi-site portfolio of public housing units for low-income families, elderly, and disabled residents in the same regional labor market. Directly comparable on funding model, regulatory regime, and target population.
• Gulfport Housing Authority: Mississippi public housing authority operating family and elderly public housing programs under HUD oversight, comparable in scale, regulatory environment, and tenant population mix to Laurel HA.
• Biloxi Housing Authority: HUD-regulated public housing authority operating on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with family and elderly housing programs under the same federal regulatory regime as Laurel HA. Directly comparable operating model with regional geographic variation.
• Jackson Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Jackson, MS — the state capital — operating one of the largest MS-based PHA portfolios under HUD oversight. Comparable regulatory framework and tenant demographics, larger scale serves as an upper-bound benchmark for Laurel HA's growth trajectory.
• Columbus Housing Authority: Public housing authority in Columbus, MS operating multiple housing sites under HUD oversight for low-income families and elderly residents. Comparable revenue model, regulatory structure, and rural-Mississippi demographic footprint to Laurel HA.
• Tupelo Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Tupelo, MS under HUD oversight, operating family and elderly public housing units with comparable federal subsidy revenue streams and tenant demographics to Laurel HA.

Broad incumbents

• Mississippi Home Corporation: State-level housing finance agency administering the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and other federal housing subsidies throughout Mississippi. Laurel HA operates tax credit housing among its programs, making Mississippi Home Corporation a regulatory and capital-allocation peer rather than a direct operator.

Others

• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO): National membership association representing PHAs and housing redevelopment agencies, including Laurel HA's category. Not a direct competitor but the governing professional/advocacy ecosystem that shapes HUD policy capture, training, and compliance frameworks relevant to Laurel HA's operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/laurelhousingms
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaurelHousingMS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laurelhousingms

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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