Broward County Housing Authority

What Broward County Housing Authority does

Broward County Housing Authority (BCHA) is an independent special district of the State of Florida, established in 1969 under Chapter 421, Florida Statutes, and designated by HUD to administer federal housing programs in Broward County. BCHA serves more than 12,000 Broward County residents daily through three core delivery channels: the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program administering approximately 6,000 vouchers with over 4,000 participating landlords, directly managed public housing and multifamily HUD-subsidized properties, and a HUD-certified Comprehensive Housing Counseling program covering first-time homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, and financial literacy.

The organization's revenue is derived from HUD federal funding streams and rental income from owned multifamily properties, with tenants typically paying 30% of household income toward rent. BCHA's product portfolio includes Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing units, Project-Based Vouchers, the Multifamily Program, Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, Portability Services, and Real Estate Management across elderly, disabled, and family communities. The 2026 Affordable Housing Development Plan represents a strategic pivot from traditional public housing toward LIHTC-financed affordable properties, RAD conversions, and ground-up self-development.

Operationally, BCHA is governed by five volunteer commissioners appointed by the Governor of Florida and led by Chief Executive Officer Parnell Joyce. The authority distributes services through a central administrative office in Lauderdale Lakes, an online applicant portal, community workshops, and a network of private landlords. Marketing relies on government-mandated public notices, the bchafl.org website, Facebook, and LinkedIn. BCHA has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities and operates on standard HUD housing management technology.

Name

Broward County Housing Authority

Legal name

Broward County Housing Authority

Website

https://bchafl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Broward County Housing Authority is a Florida independent special district established in 1969 that administers federal HUD housing programs, serving more than 12,000 Broward County residents daily through Housing Choice Vouchers, public housing, and HUD-certified housing counseling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Federal & Federally-Sponsored Credit Agencies (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

State & Local Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) (FSALAKAA), Down Payment Assistance (DPA) & Homebuyer Subsidy Programs (FSALAKAE)

Keywords

• Public housing assistance
• Section 8 vouchers
• Affordable housing programs
• Housing counseling services
• Multifamily property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. HUD Funding: Primary funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through various rental assistance programs including Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), Project-Based Vouchers, and other subsidized housing programs. HUD provides annual contributions to cover housing assistance payments.
2. Rental Income from Properties: BCHA generates rental income from its owned multifamily properties and affordable housing communities. Tenants pay approximately 30% of their income towards rent, with the remainder subsidized through HUD programs.
3. Procurement and Contracting: BCHA procures materials, supplies, equipment, construction, and consultant services. While this is an expense rather than revenue, it represents the authority's procurement operations with vendors including construction goods, professional services, and non-construction goods.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Broward County Housing Authority (BCHA) administers federal and state housing assistance programs for low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in Broward County, Florida. Its core offerings include the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program serving approximately 6,000 households, Public Housing units, Multifamily HUD-subsidized property management, Project-Based Vouchers, and HUD-certified Comprehensive Housing Counseling. BCHA also operates the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program to help participants transition off public assistance.

Product overview

Broward County Housing Authority (BCHA) operates as an independent special district of the State of Florida established under Chapter 421, Florida Statutes. The organization provides affordable housing opportunities through multiple interconnected programs: the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program serving approximately 6,000 vouchers with over 4,000 participating landlords; Public Housing units owned and operated by BCHA; and the Multifamily Program where BCHA serves as contracted Management Agent for HUD-subsidized properties. BCHA also offers supportive services including a HUD-certified Comprehensive Housing Counseling program with First Time Home Buyer workshops, the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program for voucher participants, and a Tenant Integrity and Compliance department for fraud prevention. The portfolio includes Section 8 Vouchers in use, Section 8 Landlords, and Affordable Housing/Multi-Family RAD units serving more than 12,000 Broward County residents daily.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program The Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) is the largest voucher program in Broward County, administered by BCHA. It provides rental assistance to low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities so they can afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private rental market. BCHA administers approximately 6,000 Housing Choice Vouchers with over 4,000 participating landlords.
• Public Housing Affordable housing units owned and operated directly by BCHA, made available to eligible applicants. These properties are managed and maintained by BCHA for low-income residents.
• Multifamily Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 12,000+ Broward County residents daily through housing assistance and counseling programs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• DemandStarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBCHA partners with DemandStar to notify vendors by email when new solicitations are issued for procurement opportunities. Vendors can register with DemandStar to access bidding opportunities for supplies, services, and construction contracts.
• Housing Agency MarketplaceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBCHA partners with Housing Agency Marketplace to notify vendors by email when new solicitations are issued for procurement opportunities. Vendors can register to access bidding opportunities.
• Broward CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroward County Housing Authority was established by the Broward County Commission and partners with Broward County on rental assistance programs and the Affordable Housing Development Plan. The authority was created by county resolution and continues to collaborate on housing initiatives.
• Henderson Behavioral HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCHA partnered with Henderson in the Shelter Plus Care program for persons with disabilities. This collaboration provides housing and supportive services for individuals with disabilities.
• Career Source BrowardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer Source Broward provides employment services and job training referrals to BCHA participants through the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. Career Source services are referenced as a resource for housing program participants seeking employment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development: Large county-level public housing agency administering Section 8, public housing, and multifamily programs in neighboring Miami-Dade. Operates a comparable federal HUD-funded voucher and affordable housing portfolio in an adjacent South Florida market.
• Orlando Housing Authority: Florida-based public housing authority administering HCV, public housing, and mixed-finance developments. Comparable in program mix and HUD funding model, but operating in Central Florida.
• Hillsborough County Housing Authority: Large Florida county housing authority administering Section 8, public housing, and special programs for the Tampa Bay region. Comparable in scale, mission, and federal funding structure to BCHA.
• Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach: City housing authority in South Florida operating public housing, Section 8, and affordable housing programs under the same HUD/federal regulatory model as BCHA.
• Palm Beach County Housing Authority: County housing authority immediately north of Broward, administering HCV, public housing, and multifamily programs. Mirrors BCHA's structure, funding sources, and South Florida market exposure.
• Jacksonville Housing Authority: Florida municipal housing authority administering public housing, HCV, and affordable housing developments. Comparable program scope and HUD-funded operating model.
• Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale: City-level housing authority operating within the broader Broward County region. Administers federal housing programs for low-income residents with overlapping service territory and the same HUD regulatory framework.

Broad incumbents

• Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta: Large, well-capitalized urban housing authority operating mixed-income developments, HCV, and public housing conversions. Operates at significantly larger scale than BCHA but shares the same federal HUD framework and program model.
• New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA): Largest public housing authority in the U.S., administering a massive public housing portfolio and Section 8 program. Operates at a vastly different scale but provides a benchmark for the federal PHA operating model that BCHA follows.

Others

• Related Companies (Affordable Housing Division): Large private affordable housing developer that partners with PHAs on LIHTC and RAD developments, including in Florida. Comparable as a counterparty for BCHA's RAD/LIHTC repositioning strategy, rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bchafl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/broward-county-housing-authority-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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