Housing Opportunities

What Housing Opportunities does

Housing Opportunities of SW Washington (HOSWWA), legally the Housing Authority of the City of Longview, is a regional public housing authority established on July 24, 1975 under Washington State law (RCW 35.82.030) with exclusive jurisdiction over HUD-administered housing programs in Cowlitz, Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties. The organization delivers affordable housing through two principal channels: federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) administration of approximately 1,600 vouchers, and direct ownership and management of 379 affordable rental units spread across roughly 25 properties. It serves elderly (62+) households, disabled individuals, homeless and at-risk veterans (via the Veteran Integration Program since 2006), families in recovery from substance abuse (Phoenix House, Willapa Center), and very low-income families and individuals meeting area median income thresholds.

The business model is multi-stream and government-anchored: (1) federal HUD Housing Assistance Payments for voucher holders, (2) net rental income from owned properties where subsidized tenants pay 30% of adjusted income, (3) state funding through Washington's Housing Trust Fund and the Community Housing Infrastructure Program, and (4) Low Income Housing Tax Credit equity through the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. Application fees are $22 per adult applicant. Distribution occurs through three offices (Longview HQ, Woodland, South Bend), the HOSWWA Connect online portal, an HOSWWA website, coordinated entry partnerships with the Salvation Army, Human Response Network, and other agencies, and direct veteran-affairs referrals via VIP.

The technology stack is conventional rather than proprietary. HOSWWA operates on standard HUD federal housing systems for HCV administration, RentCafe for online leasing and resident portals across multiple properties, SurveyPlanet for impact-story collection, and a readabler-powered translation widget for multilingual service access. No proprietary technology systems, no mobile applications, and no API surface have been disclosed. Development capabilities are organizational rather than technological: HOSWWA assembles multi-source public-private financing stacks (most recently $36.2M across eight sources for The Landing at Goldfinch Grove) and integrates co-located service providers (CCAP, Crisis Support Network, Community Integrated Health Systems) inside owned properties to deliver supportive housing.

Name

Housing Opportunities

Legal name

The Housing Authority of the City of Longview

Website

https://hoswwa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HOSWWA is a regional public housing authority serving Cowlitz, Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties in southwest Washington, administering approximately 1,600 Housing Choice Vouchers and owning and managing 379 affordable rental units across roughly 25 properties for seniors, disabled adults, veterans, and low-income families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Authority / Affordable Housing

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

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

Housing Voucher & Rental Assistance Programs (Tenant-Based/Project-Based) (FSALAKAI), Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Affordable housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Subsidized rental housing
• Supportive housing services
• Veteran housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Longview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Housing Assistance (HUD): HOSWWA receives federal funding through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the Housing Choice Voucher program, including tenant-based rental assistance and project-based vouchers. Funding covers Housing Assistance Payments (HAPs) made to landlords on behalf of eligible participants.
2. Rental Income from Affordable Housing Units: Revenue generated from rental payments at owned affordable housing properties. Residents pay approximately 30% of their income in rent, with subsidies covering the difference. Properties include senior housing, family housing, and special needs housing across Cowlitz, Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties.
3. State Funding and Grants: Washington State funding through programs such as the Housing Trust Fund, Community Housing Infrastructure Program, and local affordable housing sales tax funds. Project-specific grants support new development such as The Landing at Goldfinch Grove and Sunrise Village.
4. Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Equity: LIHTC equity investments from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission support affordable housing development. This public-private financing mechanism provides capital for new construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Housing Opportunities of SW Washington (HOSWWA) is a regional public housing authority that administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program with approximately 1,600 vouchers and owns/manages 379 affordable rental housing units across Cowlitz, Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum counties in southwest Washington. The organization provides subsidized rental housing, rental assistance payments, and supportive case management services to very low-income families, seniors age 62+, disabled adults, homeless and at-risk veterans, and families in recovery.

Product overview

Housing Opportunities of Southwest Washington (HOSWWA) is a regional public housing authority offering a portfolio of affordable housing programs and rental properties. The core offerings include the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program administering approximately 1,600 vouchers, the Veteran Integration Program (VIP) for homeless veterans, Lewis County Rental Assistance, Section 8 Advantage family self-sufficiency program, and HCV Homeownership assistance. The organization owns and manages 379 affordable housing units across 25+ rental properties in Cowlitz, Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum Counties in Washington State, including senior housing (Sylvester, Eagle Pointe Village, Rivers Edge, Alder House), family housing (Sunrise Village, Lilac Place, Tulip Valley, Beechwood), homeless veteran housing (Stratford), and permanent supportive housing (Phoenix House, Willapa Center, Driftwood Point). The Joint Pacific County Housing Authority (JPCHA) subsidiary manages additional properties in Pacific County. Major new developments include Sunrise Village (60 units, 2025), Alder House (35 units, 2025), and The Landing at Goldfinch Grove (74 units, announced 2026, $36.2M funded).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Joint Pacific County Housing Authority (JPCHA): A joint housing authority serving Pacific County, WA, managed by HOSWWA
• Veteran Integration Program (VIP)
• Section 8 Advantage (S8A)

Products and services

• Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program Federally funded rental assistance program offering housing subsidies for elderly, disabled, and low-income families, administered under HUD regulations with approximately 1,600 vouchers distributed to eligible households.
• Rental Properties Management Owns and manages 379 affordable housing units across multiple properties in Cowlitz, Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum Counties, including senior housing, family housing, homeless veteran housing, and permanent supportive housing for special needs populations.
• Veteran Integration Program (VIP) Program assisting homeless veterans with housing and supportive services since 2006, partnering with Veteran Affairs to provide VASH vouchers and Tenant Based Rental Assistance with case management in Cowlitz County.
• Lewis County Rental Assistance Tenant-based rental assistance with supportive services for homeless and chronic homeless individuals in Lewis County delivered through partnership with Salvation Army, Human Response Network, and other social service agencies.
• Section 8 Advantage (Family Self Sufficiency) HUD Family Self Sufficiency program enabling HCV participants to increase earned income through employment advancement while building financial assets via escrow savings accounts over five-year participation. Over 214 families have graduated from this program.
• HCV Homeownership Program Enables eligible Section 8 participants to use housing assistance for homeownership payments on mortgages, with up to 15 years of assistance on 20+ year mortgages and accompanying counseling and lender referrals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 214 families have graduated from Section 8 Advantage (FSS) program and achieved self-sufficiency goals
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• City of LongviewflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026Co-development partner in The Landing at Goldfinch Grove project. Contributing $3.3 million through local 0.1% Sales Tax for Affordable Housing and SHB 1406 funds. Collaborated with HOSWWA to secure additional state funding.
• Cowlitz CountyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026Co-development partner contributing $1 million in document recording fee and affordable/supportive housing tax funds toward The Landing at Goldfinch Grove project.
• Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnership since 2006 to assist homeless veterans. VA provides VASH vouchers and case management support. VA case manager available by appointment to help veterans with paperwork.
• VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Veteran Integration Program (VIP) helping house homeless veterans in Cowlitz County.
• Disabled American DAVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Veteran Integration Program (VIP) providing assistance to homeless veterans.
• Lewis County Salvation ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated Entry partner maintaining waiting list for Lewis County Tenant Based Rental Assistance program and determining overall suitability of clients for the program.
• Human Response NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency in Lewis County providing supportive services coordination for homeless and chronic homeless TBRA participants.
• Reliable EnterprisescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency in Lewis County providing supportive services for TBRA participants.
• Lewis County Housing Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency participating in Lewis County Coordinated Entry system for homeless housing referrals.
• Cascade Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing mental health supportive services to Lewis County TBRA participants.
• Coastal Community Action Program (CCAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit office tenant at Willapa Center providing case management services to residents of the 30-unit affordable housing complex.
• Crisis Support NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides supportive housing services to all residents of Pacific Pearl Apartments, a 15-unit affordable housing complex in South Bend.
• Community Integrated Health SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides supportive housing services to residents of Alder House senior apartments in South Bend.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Home Forward: Public housing authority for Multnomah County (Portland, Oregon), administering approximately 5,500 vouchers and 3,500 housing units. Comparable PHA function, HCV administration, and supportive housing services, but serving a different (urban) geographic market.
• Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACSA): Oregon PHA administering vouchers and affordable housing in the Portland metro area. Comparable in operational model and program mix (HCV, senior housing, family self-sufficiency), but serving a different state and metro geography.

Broad incumbents

• BRIDGE Housing: West Coast-focused nonprofit affordable housing developer with approximately 14,000 affordable homes. Comparable in LIHTC development, mixed-income communities, and supportive services for vulnerable populations, but operates across multiple states rather than a single regional PHA jurisdiction.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator with over 45,000 units across 40+ states. Comparable in mission (LIHTC-financed affordable rental housing) and supportive services integration, but operates as a national nonprofit rather than a regional PHA.

Direct peers

• Seattle Housing Authority: Municipal public housing authority serving Seattle with over 8,000 public housing units and 5,000+ vouchers. Directly comparable as a PHA with mixed-income, senior, and family housing programs plus supportive services for vulnerable populations.
• Tacoma Housing Authority: Washington State PHA administering approximately 4,500 vouchers and 1,800 public housing units in Pierce County. Directly comparable service portfolio including family self-sufficiency, senior housing, and special needs programs, with similar LIHTC-financed development pipeline.
• Vancouver Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Vancouver, Washington (across the Columbia River from HOSWWA's territory). Directly comparable PHA with HCV administration, LIHTC-financed affordable properties, and supportive housing programs for veterans, seniors, and disabled individuals.
• King County Housing Authority: Washington's largest public housing authority, administering over 20,000 Housing Choice Vouchers and operating 13,000+ public housing units. Directly comparable to HOSWWA in function (PHA operations, HCV administration, LIHTC development) but operates at significantly larger scale in the Seattle metro area.
• Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO): Washington State PHA serving Snohomish County with HCV administration and affordable housing development. Comparable in scope to HOSWWA with similar programs for seniors, disabled, and family housing, but operating in a more populous suburban/urban market.

Others

• WinnCompanies: National property management company specializing in affordable housing management, including LIHTC and HUD-regulated properties. Comparable in the property management function for affordable housing, but operates as a third-party manager rather than an owner/PHA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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