Newton Housing Authority

What Newton Housing Authority does

Newton Housing Authority (NHA) is a public housing authority established in 1959 under Massachusetts state law, operating as the largest provider of affordable housing in the City of Newton. NHA delivers housing assistance to over 1,000 low-income residents through the administration of federal and state-sponsored subsidized housing programs and the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, while also owning and operating a managed portfolio of 94 housing units. Its core housing portfolio comprises 298 federal elderly/disabled units across six properties, 298 federal units, 79 state family units, 55 newly completed LIHTC-funded senior units at Haywood House, 446 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, 29 MRVP vouchers, and 42 Section 8 HFADA units at Hamilton Grove, plus specialized programs for single homeless men (25 project-based SRO units) and victims of domestic violence (15 dedicated slots).

NHA's underlying technology is the vendor-provided PHAwebsites platform, which supports property management, resident services coordination, and administrative operations across its portfolio. The Authority also operates a Resident Services Department with licensed clinical staff (LICSW, LMHC) providing case management, eviction prevention, counseling, and multilingual support in Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish. Core technology is functional rather than proprietary, and NHA does not disclose in-house technical or AI capabilities.

NHA's revenue model is government-funded rather than commercial. Funding flows from HUD (federal subsidies for Section 8, elderly/disabled, and HFADA programs), EOHLC (state subsidies for elderly/disabled, state family, MRVP, and Chapter 689 programs), and rental income from owned properties including the Wyman Street market-rate units. Applicants access housing through direct application, the CHAMP state portal, the Massachusetts Section 8 Centralized Waiting List, and paper or in-person channels. Pricing to residents is income-based at 25–30% of household income for subsidized units, with market-rate units at Wyman Street priced at $2,319 (1BR) and $2,744 (2BR) per month.

Name

Newton Housing Authority

Legal name

Newton Housing Authority

Website

https://newtonhousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Newton Housing Authority is a public housing authority serving 1,000+ low-income residents of Newton, Massachusetts through federal and state subsidized housing programs, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, and an owned portfolio of 94 affordable units.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Administration of Housing Programs (92511), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-Social Services (8300), Federal & Federally-Sponsored Credit Agencies (6111), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

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 Voucher & Rental Assistance Programs (Tenant-Based/Project-Based) (FSALAKAI), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Fair Housing, Compliance & Housing Program Oversight (FSALAKAN), Affordable & Public Housing Asset Management (BPAJAMAI)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Newton Highlands

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Housing Subsidies (HUD): The NHA receives federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer federal housing programs including the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (446 vouchers), Federal Elderly/Disabled Program (298 units), and other HUD-funded initiatives.
2. State Housing Subsidies (EOHLC): The NHA receives state funding from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to operate State Elderly/Disabled Program, State Family Program, Mass Rental Voucher Program (MRVP - 29 vouchers), and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Chapter 689 Program.
3. Rental Income from Managed Properties: The NHA owns and operates 94 units of managed housing for low-income families and individuals, generating rental income. These include single room occupancy, one, two and three-bedroom units located throughout the City of Newton. Also includes unsubsidized units at Wyman Street (52-54 & 68-70) with market-rate rents ($2,319 for 1BR, $2,744 for 2BR) that accept Housing Choice Vouchers.
4. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Revenue: Haywood House was developed through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, providing affordable housing for seniors with 55 one-bedroom units and new facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Newton Housing Authority is a government public housing authority that administers federal and state-subsidized affordable housing programs for low-income residents in Newton, Massachusetts. The Authority owns and operates 94 units of managed housing, administers 446 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, and provides resident services including licensed clinical social work, counseling, and case management. It serves over 1,000 low-income residents across seniors, people with disabilities, families, and vulnerable populations such as homeless individuals and domestic violence survivors.

Product overview

Newton Housing Authority is a government housing authority created in 1959, serving as the largest provider of affordable housing in the City of Newton. The NHA operates a portfolio of housing programs and properties rather than a unified software product. Core programs include Federal and State Elderly/Disabled housing (approximately 298 federal units plus state units), State Family housing (79 units), the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (446 vouchers), and the NHA's own Management Program (94 units). The Authority also developed Haywood House, a 55-unit senior affordable housing development. Total housing assistance reaches over 1000 low-income residents through federal and state-sponsored subsidized housing programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Haywood House: Affordable housing development for seniors completed in 2023, consisting of 55 one-bedroom units with fitness and laundry facilities, and community social services space. Named in honor of Reverend Howard Haywood.

Products and services

• Federal Elderly/Disabled Program (HUD) Federal housing program with 298 one-bedroom units located at Parker House, Jackson Gardens, Horace Mann, Norumbega Gardens, Echo Ridge, and Nonantum Village. Requires senior (62+), disabled/handicapped status, or single person who is income eligible, with approximately 5-year wait time.
• State Elderly/Disabled Program (EOHLC) State-funded housing program with one-bedroom units at Centenary Village, New Hyde Apartments (including 9 wheelchair-accessible units) and scattered sites. Requires income eligibility, age 60+ or disabled/handicapped status, with approximately 5+ year wait time.
• State Family Program (EOHLC) State Family units scattered throughout the City of Newton with 79 family units comprised of two, three, and four-bedroom units for low-income families, with approximately 10+ year wait time.
• Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Federal program administered by NHA with 446 Section 8 vouchers to assist tenants in paying rent for privately-owned apartments. NHA participates in the Massachusetts Section 8 Centralized Waiting List. Tenants typically pay 30% of income toward rent with the voucher covering the difference up to payment standards, with approximately 10+ year wait time.
• Section 8 YMCA Project-based Program Section 8 project-based program with 25 units for Single Room Occupancy serving single homeless men at a YMCA facility, with approximately 6 months to 1 year wait time.
• Section 8 Victims of Domestic Violence Program Dedicated 15-slot program for families in domestic violence situations, with approximately 5+ year wait time.
• Mass Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) State-funded voucher program with 29 vouchers including both project-based and mobile vouchers, currently closed due to waiting list length.
• Section 8 HFADA 42 one-bedroom units at Hamilton Grove including 4 handicap accessible units. Requires senior (62+) or disabled/handicapped status, with approximately 5-year wait time.
• NHA Management Program 94 units of managed housing for low-income families and individuals including single room occupancy, one, two, and three-bedroom units located throughout the City of Newton. Units were purchased using inclusionary zoning funds and other public and private sources.
• Project-based Section 8 Program at Pelham Street 7 project-based Section 8 units with studios and one-bedroom units. After one year, participants can request a tenant-based voucher.
• Haywood House 55 one-bedroom unit affordable housing development for seniors completed through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program. Includes fitness and laundry facilities, and community social services space. Named in honor of Reverend Howard Haywood.
• Wyman Street Properties 20 unsubsidized one and two-bedroom units at 52-54 and 68-70 Wyman St. Recently renovated with on-site parking, heat and hot water included. Housing Choice Vouchers welcomed. Contract rents: 1 Bedroom $2,319, 2 Bedroom $2,744.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 low-income residents provided housing assistance through federal and state programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Maloney Properties, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaloney Properties, Inc. serves as the property management company for Haywood House. They handle applications for Haywood House apartments, which include 55 one-bedroom affordable units for seniors. Contact: [email protected] or 617-209-5220 Relay 711.
• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHA provides Section 8 project-based Single Room Occupancy Program for Single Homeless Men at a YMCA facility with 25 units subsidized by Section 8 vouchers.
• Massachusetts Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Centralized Waiting ListmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNHA participates in the statewide centralized waiting list system for Section 8 vouchers, allowing applicants to apply through any participating housing authority in Massachusetts or online.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MassHousing (Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency): Massachusetts state housing finance agency that finances affordable rental housing across the Commonwealth. Comparable as the state-level finance counterpart NHA partners with for development capital.
• Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH): Nonprofit affordable housing owner/operator active across multiple states, including Massachusetts. Comparable as a multifamily affordable housing steward that NHA's Chairman also advises; operates at a larger, multi-state scale.
• Massachusetts Housing Partnership: Statewide nonprofit public-purpose institution supporting affordable housing development and preservation across Massachusetts. Comparable as a state-level affordable housing intermediary that LHAs like NHA interact with for financing and policy.

Direct peers

• Quincy Housing Authority: Massachusetts municipal housing authority administering public housing and Section 8 vouchers in Quincy. Comparable single-city LHA under the same HUD/EOHLC oversight regime.
• Brookline Housing Authority: Adjacent Greater Boston municipal housing authority providing Section 8 vouchers and affordable housing units in Brookline. Highly comparable single-city LHA model with similar resident demographics.
• Somerville Housing Authority: Municipal public housing authority operating federal and state-subsidized housing programs and Section 8 vouchers in Somerville, MA. Directly comparable as a small-to-mid-size Massachusetts LHA serving a single city.
• Worcester Housing Authority: Larger Massachusetts municipal housing authority administering Section 8, federal public housing, and state-aided programs in Worcester. Comparable as a Massachusetts LHA with diversified program mix.
• Boston Housing Authority: Largest public housing authority in Massachusetts, administering federal and state-subsidized public housing and Section 8 vouchers across Boston. Directly comparable as a HUD-funded municipal housing authority with an owned portfolio and voucher program.
• Cambridge Housing Authority: Neighboring Massachusetts municipal housing authority administering public housing units and Housing Choice Vouchers in Cambridge. Closely comparable mission, program mix, and regulatory environment to Newton.

Emerging players

• Maloney Properties, Inc. Third-party property management firm that already manages NHA's Haywood House and several other affordable developments in Massachusetts. Comparable as a private-sector affordable housing property manager complementing public LHAs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newton-housing-authority

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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