Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis

What Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis does

Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) is a federally chartered public housing authority established in 1937, operating within the City of Annapolis, Maryland. HACA administers a portfolio of 544 public housing units distributed across senior, family, and scattered-site properties, alongside a tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher (HCV/Section 8) program serving more than 389 households. Its mission is to provide safe, affordable housing for low-income, elderly, disabled, and displaced residents of Annapolis under HUD regulatory oversight. HACA is governed by a local Board of Commissioners and led by Executive Director Melissa Maddox-Evans, with a staff of 101-250 personnel managing leasing, maintenance, inspections, and resident services.

HACA's revenue model is built on three federal funding streams: (1) HUD Public Housing Operating Fund and Capital Fund subsidies supporting the 544-unit owned portfolio, (2) Housing Assistance Payments and Administrative Fees supporting the 389+ Housing Choice Vouchers, and (3) ancillary dwelling rents and fees from residents. Capital expansion is financed through layered stacks combining RAD conversions, Project-Based Vouchers, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) routed through a 501(c)(3) nonprofit subsidiary called AHCRC, and competitive federal grants including a $450,000 HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant awarded in 2021. Technology infrastructure is built around the Yardi RentCafe platform for property management, applicant intake, and landlord-portal functions; no proprietary technology products are evident.

HACA is currently executing a multi-project redevelopment pipeline headlined by the $60 million Morris H. Blum Senior rehabilitation (financial close August 2023, completion April 2026), the completed Newtowne Twenty redevelopment (2022), the Eastport Terrace/Harbour House Choice Neighborhoods transformation, and the Bloomsbury Square/Robinwood mixed-income redevelopments with Community Housing Partners. Development partners include Pennrose, The Community Builders, Genesis Housing/Monadnock/NFP, and the City of Annapolis. The strategy is to convert obsolete public housing stock into mixed-financed, mixed-income communities while preserving long-term affordability through RAD/PBV regulatory agreements.

Name

Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis

Legal name

Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis

Website

https://hacamd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) is a federally chartered public housing agency operating 544 public housing units and 389+ Housing Choice Vouchers for low-income, elderly, and disabled residents of Annapolis, Maryland, currently recapitalizing its portfolio through RAD, LIHTC, and Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Housing Voucher & Rental Assistance Programs (Tenant-Based/Project-Based) (FSALAKAI), Affordable Rental & Multifamily Housing Finance Programs (LIHTC/Tax Credits/Subsidized Loans) (FSALAKAF)

Keywords

• Public housing services
• Affordable housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Resident services
• Community redevelopment

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Housing Rental Income: HACA generates revenue through rental payments from public housing residents, calculated as the highest of 30% of monthly adjusted income, 10% of monthly income, or minimum rent
2. Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP): Government-funded rental assistance program where HACA receives federal subsidies to assist low-income families with affordable rental housing within Anne Arundel County. Residents pay 10% of monthly gross income or $0 minimum rent.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) provides federally subsidized affordable housing through the Public Housing Program (544 owned units across four properties) and the Housing Choice Voucher Program (389+ tenant-based vouchers enabling rental assistance throughout Anne Arundel County). HACA also delivers resident self-sufficiency services, fair housing compliance, and a multi-project redevelopment pipeline.

Product overview

HACA operates as a public housing authority providing affordable housing through two primary programs: Public Housing (544 owned units across four properties) and the Housing Choice Voucher Program (389+ tenant-based vouchers). The organization manages housing properties including Bloomsbury Square, Harbour House, Eastport Terrace, Robinwood, and partner properties (Morris H. Blum, Annapolis Gardens, Obery Court, Wilbourn Estates). Supporting services include Resident Services (Family Self-Sufficiency, ROSS, Case Management), Fair Housing compliance, and Reasonable Accommodations. A subsidiary nonprofit, AHCRC, supports resident programs and redevelopment. A client portal (RentCafe) enables online access for residents and applicants. The organization is undertaking major redevelopment projects including Morris H. Blum ($60M renovation completed April 2026), Newtowne Twenty (completed 2022), and planned redevelopment at Bloomsbury Square, Robinwood, and Harbour House/Eastport Terrace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Housing Program Low-income affordable housing program providing 544 units across four HACA-owned properties (Bloomsbury Square, Harbour House, Eastport Terrace, Robinwood). Residents pay rent based on the highest of 30% of monthly adjusted income, 10% of monthly income, or minimum rent as determined by HUD regulations. Targets low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities.
• Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) Tenant-based voucher program enabling low-income families to choose affordable rental housing within Anne Arundel County, providing freedom of housing choice outside high-poverty areas with access to better employment, schools, and quality of life opportunities. Payment standards set at 120% of Fair Market Rent; residents pay 10% of monthly gross income or $0 minimum rent.
• Client Portal (RentCafe) Online portal for applicants, residents, and landlords to access account information, view ledger activity, update applications, make payments, and submit work orders for Public Housing properties. Serves as the digital service delivery channel for HACA's housing programs.
• Resident Services Programs supporting residents outside housing functions, including Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS), Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS), Case Management, and Community Resources. Focus areas include employment, education, financial literacy, health, and housing stability.
• Development and Redevelopment Strategic expansion and preservation of affordable housing stock through Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), Choice Neighborhoods, Section 18, and new construction programs. Active projects include Newtowne Twenty (completed 2022), Morris H. Blum ($60M rehabilitation completed April 2026), and planned redevelopment at Bloomsbury Square, Robinwood, and Harbour House/Eastport Terrace.
• Annapolis Housing & Community Redevelopment Corporation (AHCRC) 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate created by HACA to support resident programs and redevelopment activities, including combating community deterioration and neighborhood revitalization. Wholly owned subsidiary engaging in affordable housing support and community development projects.
• Fair Housing Program Fair housing compliance program ensuring non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or source of income. Participates in Baltimore Metropolitan Council's Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.
• Reasonable Accommodations and VAWA Services Services for residents requiring policy changes, repairs, communication modifications, or emergency transfers due to disability accommodations or domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Operates under a Voluntary Compliance Agreement with HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity effective December 2021.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pennrose ManagementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPennrose Management operates Obery Court, a recently completed 103-unit redevelopment of College Creek Terrace community in Annapolis, providing both apartment and townhome-style housing. HACA retains ownership through partnership while Pennrose handles day-to-day management.
• Landex DevelopmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLandex Development partnered with HACA to develop Annapolis Gardens (250 Croll Drive), a 150-unit affordable housing property with one-to-five bedroom townhome-style apartments. Managed by WinnResidential.
• The Community BuilderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Community Builders (TCB) was selected as developer for Morris H. Blum Glenwood High-rise Senior Apartments, a 154-unit senior housing Section 18 Demo Disposition/RAD project with $60 million rehabilitation completed in 2026. TCB manages the property and handled wait list administration.
• Genesis CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenesis Companies was selected with Monadnock Development and NFP as developer for Harbour House/Eastport Terrace Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) project, a major redevelopment involving 357 public housing units to be transformed into at least 722 units with mixed-income housing, commercial space, and amenities.
• Monadnock DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint developer with Genesis Companies and NFP for Harbour House/Eastport Terrace CNI project. The redevelopment will include demolition of existing units and construction of new mixed-income community.
• NFPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint developer with Genesis Companies and Monadnock Development for Harbour House/Eastport Terrace CNI project. Provides development expertise for the transformation plan.
• Community Housing Partners Corporation (CHP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHP selected as developer to redevelop Bloomsbury Square (51 units, $27.4 million rehabilitation) and Robinwood (150+ units, multi-phase redevelopment). CHP will manage both properties after financial closing expected in 2027.
• City of AnnapoliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-applicant with HACA for HUD Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant ($450,000) and Implementation Grant application ($26 million requested). Committed $1 million for Harbour House/Eastport Terrace redevelopment predevelopment activities.
• Optimus ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Optimus Club to operate clubs at Harbour House property, providing community programming for residents.
• Luminis Health (formerly Anne Arundel Medical Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner operating medical clinic at Morris H. Blum Senior Apartments, providing on-site healthcare services for elderly and disabled residents.
• Baltimore Metropolitan CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHACA participates in BMC's Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI), a regional planning process for addressing historic patterns of segregation and promoting fair housing.
• Anne Arundel County Affordable Housing CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Melissa Maddox-Evans serves on this coalition board, representing HACA's interest in regional affordable housing advocacy and policy.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Housing Authority of Baltimore City: Direct peer — fellow Maryland public housing authority administering both public housing and HCVP in the same Baltimore-Columbia-Towson MSA. Comparable operating model, federal funding stack, and redevelopment pipeline using RAD and LIHTC.
• Housing Authority of Prince George's County: Direct peer — neighboring Maryland PHA administering public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers within a similar Mid-Atlantic suburban MSA, with comparable redevelopment activity and reliance on LIHTC financing.
• Housing Authority of the City of Charleston: Direct peer — sister PHA where CEO Melissa Maddox-Evans previously served, with a closely comparable portfolio of public housing units and HCVP. Useful proxy for governance, redevelopment cadence, and federal funding execution.
• Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County: Direct peer — Maryland county-level affordable housing agency operating multifamily rental housing and voucher programs in the DC-MD region, providing a comparable mid-size, professionally staffed PHA benchmark.
• District of Columbia Housing Authority: Direct peer — large urban public housing authority operating public housing units, HCVP, and mixed-income redevelopment under HUD oversight. Closely aligned with HACA's program mix and use of RAD/Section 18 dispositions.

Others

• The Community Builders: Strategic co-development partner on Morris H. Blum ($60M, 154 units) and a national nonprofit developer/operator of affordable and mixed-income housing. Comparable property type and tenant base, though structured as a private nonprofit rather than a public housing authority.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National affordable housing intermediary providing capital, policy advocacy, and technical assistance. Relevant ecosystem peer given HACA's reliance on LIHTC, RAD, and Choice Neighborhoods frameworks that Enterprise helps shape and finance.
• Pennrose Management: Channel partner managing Obery Court and the Newtowne Twenty redevelopment for HACA. A private multifamily developer/manager with deep overlap in affordable/LIHTC housing operations and tenant services.

Broad incumbents

• Philadelphia Housing Authority: Broad incumbent — large, established urban PHA operating an order of magnitude more units than HACA, but sharing the same federal HUD regulatory framework, RAD conversion playbook, and mixed-income redevelopment strategy.
• Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development: Broad incumbent — state-level housing finance and program administration agency that allocates HOME, CDBG, and state LIHTC resources that flow through to HACA's redevelopment projects. Reference point for HACA's relationship with state capital stacks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HACAMD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haca-annapolis

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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