Boca Raton Housing Authority

What Boca Raton Housing Authority does

The Boca Raton Housing Authority (BRHA) is a quasi-governmental public housing authority established in 1978 and operating under the supervision of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with a 16-person staff, BRHA administers HUD-funded rental assistance programs for very low- to moderate-income families in the City of Boca Raton and Palm Beach County. Its core deliverables include the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program serving approximately 700 families with $7.3 million in annual federal rental assistance, the 95-unit Dixie Manor public housing complex (~350 residents), the 51-unit Boca Island East workforce housing property, and the developing Residences at Martin Manor redevelopment. Supporting programs include the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program, the HCV Homeownership Program, the MOVES mobility program, and the Pearl City C.A.T.S. after-school and summer camp for children ages 5-12.

BRHA's revenue mechanics are entirely governmental: an operating budget exceeding $9 million, sourced from federal HUD subsidies, tenant rents calculated at 30% of adjusted household income, and capital grants. The organization holds Moving to Work (MTW) designation from HUD, with implementation starting in 2026, providing operational flexibilities to redesign service delivery. Underlying technology consists of standard government housing management systems and processes; BRHA is not a technology builder and employs no proprietary AI or software products. Distribution is direct-to-tenant through BRHA offices, plus a Section 8 landlord partnership network acting as a channel for voucher-funded private-market housing.

Strategic direction is anchored by the Martin Manor redevelopment (groundbreaking August 2025) in partnership with Atlantic Pacific Companies, the MTW implementation, and expanded landlord outreach through a November 2025 partnership with Buy It, Rent It, PROFIT! Education. Customer segments include very low- to moderate-income families, elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, and children ages 5-12 in the C.A.T.S. program. Leadership is vested in Executive Director Ashley L Whidby and a Board of Commissioners chaired by Danielle Iverson.

Name

Boca Raton Housing Authority

Legal name

Boca Raton Housing Authority

Website

https://bocahousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Boca Raton Housing Authority (BRHA) is a 1978-established, HUD-supervised public housing authority in Boca Raton, Florida that administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for ~700 families, operates 95-unit Dixie Manor and 51-unit Boca Island East, and delivers supportive programs including C.A.T.S., FSS, and MOVES.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Voucher & Rental Assistance Programs (Tenant-Based/Project-Based) (FSALAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Down Payment Assistance (DPA) & Homebuyer Subsidy Programs (FSALAKAE)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Rental Assistance (Section 8 HCV Program): BRHA receives approximately $7.3 million annually in federal rental assistance funds from HUD to subsidize housing for approximately 700 families through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Families pay 30% of their adjusted income for rent, with the federal government covering the remainder up to approved limits.
2. Public Housing Operations: BRHA operates Dixie Manor with 95 apartments using a combination of tenant rents, HUD operating subsidies, and capital grant funds. The Authority has an overall operating budget exceeding $9,000,000.
3. Workforce Housing (Boca Island East): Boca Island East is a 51-unit workforce housing property that completed its Section 8 contract with HUD and now operates independently as workforce housing, generating rental income from tenants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BRHA administers HUD-funded affordable housing programs for low- and moderate-income families in Boca Raton and Palm Beach County, Florida. The authority operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program serving approximately 700 families with $7.3 million in annual federal rental assistance, runs Dixie Manor public housing with 95 apartments, and manages Boca Island East workforce housing with 51 units. The authority also delivers supportive programs including Family Self-Sufficiency, HCV Homeownership, the Pearl City C.A.T.S. children's after-school program, and the MOVES mobility program.

Product overview

The Boca Raton Housing Authority (BRHA) operates as a public housing authority providing affordable housing and supportive services to low- and moderate-income families in Boca Raton and Palm Beach County, Florida. The organization administers multiple housing programs including Public Housing (Dixie Manor Apartments with 95 units), the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program serving approximately 620-700 families, workforce housing at Boca Island East (51 units), and the developing Residences at Martin Manor. BRHA also operates the Pearl City C.A.T.S. after-school and summer camp program for children ages 5-12, the Family Self Sufficiency Program to promote economic independence, and the HCV Homeownership Program enabling families to purchase homes. Additional services include the MOVES mobility program, community events at the Lois Martin Community Center, and landlord resources. The Authority is supervised by HUD, operates under Moving to Work (MTW) flexibility, and maintains an annual operating budget exceeding $9 million with approximately $7.3 million in annual Section 8 rental assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pearl City C.A.T.S. Children Achieving Their Success - After school and summer camp program for children ages 5-12 serving children of Dixie Manor and Pearl City neighborhood.
• MOVES Program

Products and services

• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Federal rental assistance program funded by HUD that helps low-income families afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private rental market. BRHA subsidizes the difference between a family's contribution (30% of adjusted income) and the approved rent paid to private landlords.
• Dixie Manor Apartments (Public Housing) HUD-governed public housing complex consisting of 95 apartments (9 one-bedroom, 44 two-bedroom, 39 three-bedroom, and 3 four-bedroom units) providing affordable housing to very low-income families. Houses approximately 350 residents.
• Boca Island East (Workforce Housing) 51-unit workforce housing property acquired by BRHA through cooperation between public entities and the private sector. The property completed its Section 8 contract with HUD and continues as workforce housing, generating rental income from tenants. Also houses the Lois Martin Community Center.
• The Residences at Martin Manor New affordable housing development replacing Dixie Manor, offering one-bedroom through four-bedroom units with Project-Based Voucher assistance for income-eligible households. Developed in partnership with Atlantic Pacific Companies.
• Pearl City C.A.T.S. (Children Achieving Their Success) Program After-school and summer camp program for children ages 5-12 operated by BRHA at the Lois Martin Community Center. Provides academic tutoring, cultural enrichment, arts, sports, and computer lab activities.
• Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program HUD-established five-year program helping families become self-sufficient by setting and achieving goals, establishing escrow savings accounts, and connecting with community services and resources. More than 30% of FSS graduates nationally become homeowners.
• HCV Homeownership Program Option for eligible Section 8 voucher holders to use homeownership assistance to purchase homes rather than lease, with mortgage repayment support for up to 15 years and post-purchase counseling.
• MOVES Program (Mobility Opportunity for Viable Empowerment and Success)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30% of FSS graduates across the country become homeowners with earned incomes increasing as much as 300%
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Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Buy It, Rent It, PROFIT! EducationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 November 2025Partnership launched November 13, 2025 to enhance landlord outreach efforts. Brings training and education platform to local landlords, property managers, and rental investors with tools including on-demand training library, community features, deal analyzers, property management software, and AI-powered support for landlord-tenant and Section 8 questions.
• C.A.T.S. Program Community PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1988BRHA partners with multiple organizations to support the C.A.T.S. (Children Achieving Their Success) after-school and summer program: The Schmidt Foundation, Boca Ballet, Children Services Council, Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, Early Learning Coalitions, State of Florida Child Care Food Program, Prime Time of Palm Beach County, Center for Creative Education, United Way, Spirit of Giving, and City of Boca Raton. These partners provide funding, programming, and resources for children's enrichment activities.
• Program Coordinating Committee (PCC) MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FSS Program's PCC includes Iberia Bank, Pacific Lending Group, Habitat for Humanity, Adopt a Family, Family Promise, former FSS participants, and Pathways to Prosperity. These organizations assist participants with resumes, employment, food banks, clothing banks, financial literacy, educational classes, seminars, and credit counseling.
• Atlantic Pacific CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic Pacific Companies (APC) is BRHA's co-developer for the Dixie Manor redevelopment project (The Residences at Martin Manor). APC handles construction management and development services for the comprehensive repositioning of the property.
• Pearl City C.A.T.S. Program SupportersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunders: City of Boca Raton, The Schmidt Family Foundation, Boca Ballet Theatre, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, Spirit of Giving, Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, State of Florida Child Care Food Program, Children's Service Council of Palm Beach County, Prime Time of Palm Beach County. Supporters: Boca Helping Hands, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Center for Creative Education, Florida Atlantic University, United Way.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Miami-Dade Public Housing and Community Development: Largest PHA in Florida operating Section 8 HCV and public housing. Comparable in regulatory framework and supportive-service integration, though materially larger in scale.
• Jacksonville Housing Authority: Mid-sized Florida PHA with similar program mix including Section 8, public housing, FSS, and homeownership pathways. Useful peer for unit-pricing, MTW implementation, and landlord-engagement benchmarks.
• Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale: Neighboring Florida PHA administering HCV, public housing, and redevelopment programs. Comparable in size, regulatory regime, and South Florida high-cost-market dynamics, making it one of the closest operational analogs.
• Orlando Housing Authority: Florida PHA operating public housing, HCV, and supportive programs. Comparable in high-growth-market context where rents outpace federal payment standards — directly relevant to BRHA's voucher utilization challenges.
• Tampa Housing Authority: Regional Florida PHA with public housing redevelopment experience and Section 8 administration. Comparable in portfolio composition, mixed-income redevelopment model, and supportive-service programming.
• Palm Beach County Housing Authority: The county-level PHA operating in the same Palm Beach County jurisdiction, administering Section 8 HCV and public housing. Operates in an overlapping geography and competes for the same landlords, residents, and federal allocations.

Broad incumbents

• WinnCompanies: Largest private-sector manager of affordable housing in the U.S., including Section 8/LIHTC properties. Comparable through the lens of property management, HUD compliance, and resident services, though privately owned and national in scope.
• Atlanta Housing Authority: Major MTW-designated PHA with a long history of large-scale mixed-income redevelopment and self-sufficiency programming. Acts as a thought leader whose MTW innovations often inform smaller Florida PHAs like BRHA.
• The Michaels Organization: National affordable and workforce housing owner/manager with deep Section 8 and LIHTC exposure. Directly relevant for benchmarking property management economics, redevelopment, and supportive-services integration.
• Related Companies (Affordable Housing Division): Vertically integrated affordable/mixed-income developer and operator. Relevant peer for large-scale redevelopment, project-based voucher structuring, and HUD partnership models like the BRHA–Atlantic Pacific arrangement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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