Muskogee Housing Authority

What Muskogee Housing Authority does

Muskogee Housing Authority (MHA), legally known as The Housing Authority of the City of Muskogee, is a HUD-designated Public Housing Agency established in 1969 to provide affordable housing and housing assistance for low-income families in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The agency manages a portfolio of 614 housing units across nine properties, including family sites (Port City Acres and Green Country Village, 100 units each), senior housing (Azalea Terrace, Fairview Terrace), disabled housing (Heritage Park, Westside Terrace), the Honor Heights Towers senior/disabled high-rise (200 units), and 35 scattered single-family homes. Additionally, MHA administers a Housing Choice Voucher program with 871-voucher capacity (Regular HCV, NED, FUP, and VASH categories) and operates a 100-unit market-rate rental property at Whispering Pines Apartments.

MHA's revenue model is anchored in federal HUD funding (Operating Fund and Housing Assistance Payments) supplemented by tenant rental contributions (approximately 30% of adjusted monthly income) and market-rate rental income from Whispering Pines. The organization also generates administrative fees through management of the Stilwell Housing Authority's 80 Public Housing and 29 HCV units. MHA delivers supportive services including a Family Self-Sufficiency program with escrow savings, youth literacy and wellness programs (in partnership with OSU Extension, Muskogee Public Schools, and the Muskogee Public Library), senior supportive services, and an Eviction Intervention Program targeting a 10% reduction in evictions over 12 months.

The agency operates from a single headquarters at 220 N. 40th Street, Muskogee, OK, with no proprietary technology systems and a standard PHA-web application portal for intake. As a government entity regulated by HUD under Oklahoma state law, MHA is overseen by a Board of Commissioners and is not privately owned or venture-backed. Following the August 2024 passing of long-tenured Executive Director Blake Farris, Tara Goodman has been appointed to lead the agency.

Name

Muskogee Housing Authority

Legal name

The Housing Authority of the City of Muskogee

Website

https://muskogeehousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Muskogee Housing Authority is a HUD-designated public housing agency providing affordable public housing, Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, and supportive services to low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Public housing services
• Affordable rental housing
• Housing choice vouchers
• Section 8 assistance
• Senior housing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Muskogee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. HUD Federal Funding: Primary funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for public housing operations and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program administration.
2. Tenant Rental Income: Low-income residents pay approximately 30% of their adjusted monthly income toward rent, with the balance covered by housing assistance programs.
3. Market-Rate Rental (Whispering Pines): 100 units of market-rate rental housing at Whispering Pines Apartments generate rental income at market rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Muskogee Housing Authority provides affordable public housing and housing assistance programs for low-income families, seniors, and persons with disabilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The agency manages 614 housing units across family sites, senior housing, disabled housing, and market-rate rentals, and administers the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program with capacity for 871 families. Supporting services include family self-sufficiency programs, youth programs, and eviction intervention.

Product overview

Muskogee Housing Authority (MHA) operates as a public housing agency providing affordable housing and housing assistance programs for low-income families in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Established in 1969, MHA manages 614 housing units and has capacity to assist 871 families with Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance. The portfolio includes Public Housing properties (Port City Acres, Green Country Village, Honor Heights Towers), Senior Housing (Azalea Terrace, Fairview Terrace), Disabled Housing (Heritage Park, Westside Terrace), Market-Rate Rental (Whispering Pines), and Single Family Homes. Additionally, MHA offers the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), and Family Services including Youth Programs, Family Self-Sufficiency Program, and Eviction Intervention Program. MHA also manages operations for Stilwell Housing Authority's 80 Public Housing and 29 Housing Choice Voucher units.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Housing Program Affordable rental housing for eligible low-income families, elderly, and persons with disabilities managed by MHA under HUD administration across multiple family, senior, and disabled housing properties.
• Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)

Quantifiable outcome

• 1600+ families served across all housing programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neighbors Building Neighborhoods of Muskogee (NBN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBN improves quality of life in Eastern Oklahoma through education, organizational support, and coalition building. Initiatives include substance abuse prevention, youth programs, community revitalization, and reduction of generational poverty.
• Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides resources for veteran's health, benefits, and housing assistance. Partners with MHA on Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers.
• Women in Safe Homes (WISH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps combat domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, and stalking in the Muskogee area. Provides safe shelter and support services for victims.
• Gospel Rescue MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes those experiencing crisis of hunger, homelessness, and hopelessness through the transforming power of the Gospel.
• OSU Extension ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides youth health and wellness programs, healthy eating education, and gardening activities for MHA residents.
• Muskogee Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on literacy programs, after-school programs, and summer reading challenges for youth in HUD-assisted housing.
• Muskogee Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on youth programs and provides school information for housing locations. Students from MHA housing can access school programs.
• Muskogee Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on 'Pop with a Cop' program to build trusting relationships between law enforcement and youth at MHA housing sites.
• CREOKSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides short-term individual and family counseling services available to MHA senior residents.
• Oklahoma Housing Finance AgencyminorOthersState housing finance agency providing resources and programs for Oklahoma housing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America National Services: National nonprofit operating affordable and supportive housing for seniors, families, veterans (including VASH-like programs), and disabled populations. Comparable multi-population service model and family services emphasis.
• WinnCompanies: Large private-sector property manager with a substantial affordable housing portfolio (LIHTC, Section 8, public housing via contract management). Provides third-party PHA management services similar to MHA's Stilwell arrangement.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator. Comparable mission (LIHTC, Section 8, supportive housing), broader geographic footprint, and similar resident services programming.
• Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH): Nonprofit that preserves and operates affordable rental housing across the U.S. Similar operating orientation, multi-state footprint, and focus on serving low-income families with wraparound services.
• The Community Builders: Nonprofit affordable housing developer and manager operating mixed-income properties across multiple states. Comparable in operating affordable units, administering vouchers, and bundling resident services.
• National Church Residences: Large nonprofit operator of affordable and senior housing across multiple states. Operates a similar mix of senior-designated and family affordable housing with supportive services — a scaled, multi-state analog to MHA's operating model.

Direct peers

• Oklahoma City Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Oklahoma City, OK — same state regulatory environment, same HUD funding model, similar portfolio of public housing units, HCV program, and family services. Closest geographic and operational peer.
• Stilwell Housing Authority: Smaller Oklahoma PHA whose operations (80 public housing units + 29 HCV) are managed by Muskogee Housing Authority. Directly comparable as a PHA of similar mandate in a similar rural Oklahoma market.
• Lawton Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Lawton, OK. Similar mid-size Oklahoma PHA operating public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and family self-sufficiency programs; most directly comparable in scale to Muskogee Housing Authority.
• Tulsa Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Tulsa, OK. Operates a similar mix of public housing properties, Housing Choice Vouchers, and resident services programs under the same HUD oversight as Muskogee Housing Authority.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/muskogeehousingauthority
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/muskogee-housing-authority

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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