Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport

What Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport does

The Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport (HACS) is a public housing authority established in 1940 as a political subdivision of the City of Shreveport under Louisiana state law. The agency is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the City Council, and operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HACS's core mission is to provide quality affordable housing to low-income families and individuals in the Shreveport/Caddo Parish area through public housing units and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) rental assistance.

The organization manages more than 4,600 housing units scattered throughout Shreveport, including Hollywood Heights (129 single-family homes), Greenwood Terrace (100 duplex units), Cypress Landing (124-unit tax credit property with 82 Section 8 units and 42 market-rate units), Bayou Grande Apartments, Barton Manor, I-49 Development, Fairfield Estates, and various Scattered Sites acquired under the 67 Acquisition Program. Beyond physical housing, HACS administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program (both tenant-based and project-based), the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program, and community service initiatives. The technology stack is composed entirely of third-party platforms — pha-web.com for applicant management, gosection8.com for rental listings, and PaymentUs for payment processing — with no proprietary technology disclosed.

HACS's revenue model is predicated on federal appropriations from HUD, including the Capital Fund Program for property modernization and grant funding such as the $35 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant for the Allendale and Ledbetter Heights redevelopment. A broader $200 million asset repositioning and redevelopment strategy is underway, covering mixed-income housing, neighborhood reinvestment, and modernization of aging public housing stock. Tenant rents are income-based at approximately 30% of adjusted gross income per HUD guidelines. The customer base is exclusively low-income families and individuals qualifying for public housing or Section 8 assistance, with Bobby R. Collins serving as Chief Executive Officer while also leading the Housing Authority of Bossier City under a joint management arrangement.

Name

Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport

Legal name

Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport

Website

https://hacsla.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport (HACS) is a public housing authority established in 1940 that manages more than 4,600 affordable housing units and administers Section 8 rental assistance for low-income families in Shreveport, Louisiana, funded primarily through HUD federal appropriations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Public housing services
• Affordable housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Rental assistance programs
• Family self-sufficiency

Headquarters

HQ city

Shreveport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Housing Assistance (HUD): HACS receives federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to operate public housing units and administer Section 8 rental assistance programs. Revenue comes primarily from government appropriations and housing assistance payments.
2. Capital Fund Program: Federal capital funding for modernization, rehabilitation, and improvement of public housing properties. This supports the asset repositioning and redevelopment strategy.
3. Choice Neighborhoods Grant: $35 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant for redevelopment of Allendale and Ledbetter Heights neighborhoods, working with the City of Shreveport, private developers, and nonprofit partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport (HACS) is a public housing authority that provides quality affordable housing to low-income families and individuals through the administration of public housing units and rental assistance programs. It manages more than 4,600 housing units across Shreveport, Louisiana, and administers the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program alongside Family Self-Sufficiency and community service initiatives.

Product overview

The Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport (HACS) operates as a public housing authority providing affordable housing through a portfolio of housing units and rental assistance programs. The core offerings include Public Housing Asset Management (managing 4,600+ housing units), the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) with tenant-based and project-based options, and Family Self-Sufficiency programs. Specific properties include Hollywood Heights (129 single-family homes), Greenwood Terrace (100 duplex units), Scattered Sites (single-family homes from various acquisition programs), Cypress Landing (124-unit tax credit property), Bayou Grande Apartments, Barton Manor, I-49 Development, and Fairfield Estates. The organization connects residents to services including community service opportunities and partners with third-party platforms for applications (pha-web.com), rental listings (gosection8.com), and payments (PaymentUs).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Housing Asset Management Direct management of more than 4,600 housing units scattered throughout Shreveport, including single-family homes and duplexes for low-income families and individuals.
• Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Rental assistance program that allows low-income households to rent privately-owned homes in the private market with government subsidy, with both tenant-based and project-based voucher options.
• Hollywood Heights Housing Development Public housing development of 129 single-family homes scattered throughout the Hollywood Heights residential community in Shreveport.
• Greenwood Terrace Apartments 100-unit duplex complex with two, three, and four-bedroom designs catering to small and medium-sized families, located in west Shreveport.
• Scattered Sites Housing Program Single-family homes purchased from FHA and private homeowners through the 67 Acquisition Program and subsequent initiatives, scattered throughout residential communities.
• Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program 5-year program encouraging residents to improve employment, economic, and educational opportunities, with earned income credited to interest-bearing escrow accounts upon completion.
• Cypress Landing Apartments 124-unit apartment complex in north Shreveport with 82 units reserved for Section 8 participants and 42 market-rate units, part of the Section 8 Project-based Voucher Program.
• Bayou Grande Apartments Residential property currently leasing (Bayou Grande I, II, and III), located at 1107 Caddo St., Shreveport, LA 71101.
• Barton Manor Housing Development Housing development with online payment portal for security deposits, application fees, and prorated rent through PaymentUs.
• I-49 Development Housing development with online payment portal for rent payments through PaymentUs.
• Fairfield Estates Property located at 1156 Wilkinson Street, managed by HACS asset management.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 4,600 housing units managed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GoSection8.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationHACS has partnered with gosection8.com to provide an enhanced online program for listing rental properties. Landlords can add properties to the system and potential Housing Choice Voucher holders can view available apartments, duplexes, single-family homes, or townhomes in the private market.
• City of ShreveportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for the Shreveport Choice Neighborhoods Initiative, focused on the Allendale and Ledbetter Heights neighborhoods. The initiative includes mixed-income redevelopment, supportive services, and neighborhood investment supported by a $35 million HUD grant.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthersPrimary federal agency providing funding, policy guidance, and regulatory oversight for public housing authorities. HACS receives federal funding through HUD programs including Capital Fund Program and Choice Neighborhoods grants.
• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)minorOthersNational professional organization for housing and redevelopment officials. Executive Director Bobby R. Collins serves as Senior Vice President of the Southwest Regional Chapter and participates on various NAHRO committees.
• Louisiana Association of Affordable Housing Providers (LAAHP)minorOthersNonprofit organization dedicated to advancing laws, policies, and programs that support the development and preservation of affordable housing inventory across Louisiana. Executive Director Collins serves as President-Elect.
• Louisiana Housing Council Interlocal Risk Management Association (LHCIRMA)minorOthersInsurance pool for tax credit and mixed-finance properties owned by housing authorities. HACS supported legislation enabling LHCIRMA to establish a second insurance pool, reducing insurance costs for participating agencies.
• Southern University-ShreveportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCypress Landing tax credit property is located across from Southern University-Shreveport, providing convenient access to educational opportunities for residents.
• Housing Authority of Bossier CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint management arrangement where Executive Director Bobby R. Collins also serves as CEO of the Housing Authority of Bossier City, overseeing planning, operations, finance, and long-term redevelopment for both agencies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO): Public housing authority in Louisiana administering public housing units and Section 8 vouchers. Directly comparable to HACS in regulatory structure, federal funding model, and geographic/regional context, serving a similar low-income resident base in Louisiana.
• Atlanta Housing Authority: Mid-to-large public housing authority managing thousands of public housing units and Housing Choice Vouchers. Comparable to HACS in core mission, HUD oversight, voucher administration, and mixed-income redevelopment strategy including Choice Neighborhoods-style projects.
• Charlotte Housing Authority: Public housing authority of similar scale managing public housing units, Section 8 vouchers, and redevelopment initiatives. Operates under the same HUD/Housing Choice Voucher framework as HACS and pursues comparable mixed-income redevelopment strategies.
• Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA): Large public housing authority administering public housing, project-based and tenant-based vouchers, and large-scale redevelopment. Closely comparable to HACS in program mix (HCV, public housing, FSS) and HUD-funded redevelopment pipeline.
• Boston Housing Authority (BHA): Public housing authority managing public housing developments, Section 8 vouchers, and mixed-income housing. Operates the same federal housing programs as HACS and faces similar aging-stock and capital reinvestment dynamics.
• Housing Authority of Bossier City: Neighboring Louisiana public housing authority jointly managed by HACS's executive director. Directly comparable in regional context, federal funding model, and program mix, and explicitly shares executive leadership with HACS.

Broad incumbents

• Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA): One of the largest public housing authorities in the U.S., administering public housing, Section 8, and a broad affordable housing portfolio. Overlaps with HACS in program offerings and HUD oversight but operates at significantly larger scale and in a much higher-cost housing market.
• New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA): The largest public housing authority in the U.S., managing public housing developments and Section 8 vouchers. Shares HACS's regulatory framework and mission but is several orders of magnitude larger and faces substantially different capital and operational challenges.
• Related Companies: National affordable and mixed-income housing developer operating tax credit and affordable housing developments across the U.S. Comparable to HACS in affordable housing taxonomy and mixed-income redevelopment, but operates as a private developer rather than a public housing authority.

Others

• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that develops and finances affordable housing, including LIHTC and mixed-income projects. Related to HACS as an ecosystem participant in affordable housing policy and development, though it operates as a nonprofit intermediary rather than a public housing authority.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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