Little Rock Housing Authority

What Little Rock Housing Authority does

Little Rock Housing Authority (LRHA), also operating as the Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA), is a federally chartered public housing authority established in 1941 in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is the fourth oldest and largest housing authority in the state, governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor and operating under HUD oversight. LRHA administers 902 public housing units across 11 sites, 200 affordable housing units, and 158 market-rate units within mixed-finance communities, and manages 2,083 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) plus 179 Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers. The portfolio serves approximately 8,000 low-income individuals and families in Little Rock, with dedicated housing for seniors, disabled individuals, and veterans.

LRHA's revenue model is structurally funded by federal HUD Annual Contributions Contracts covering both public housing operating subsidies and Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance payments, supplemented by tenant rental income calculated under the Total Tenant Payment formula (the greater of 30% of monthly adjusted income or 10% of monthly annual income, with a $50 minimum rent). Resident services are layered on top of housing delivery, including the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program with escrow accounts, Homeownership Program, ConnectHome digital literacy initiative, and employment training through partnerships with Little Rock Workforce Development Board, Our House, and Shorter College. The technology platform emphasizes green and energy-efficient housing design — passive solar orientation, Structural Insulated Panels, photovoltaic roofs, solar hot water collectors, rainwater harvesting, and xeriscaping — plus a standard online application portal.

Distribution is community-led: LRHA acquires residents through local newspaper advertising, website waitlist announcements, on-site application offices across the 11 property locations, and referral channels through partner social service agencies. The organization also operates the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (one of only 13 HUD-funded nationally, targeting the Sunset Terrace district with $125 million in partner leverage) and participates in the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, having converted public housing units to Project-Based Vouchers to enable capital improvements and stabilize long-term affordability. Its nonprofit affiliate, Central Arkansas Housing Corporation (CAHC), extends LRHA's reach into multifamily development, single-family homeownership, and property management.

Name

Little Rock Housing Authority

Legal name

The Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock

Website

https://lrhousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Little Rock Housing Authority is a federally chartered public housing authority in Little Rock, Arkansas, established 1941, administering 902 public housing units, 2,083 Section 8 vouchers, and 179 VASH vouchers serving approximately 8,000 low-income residents, seniors, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Social Services (8300)

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)

Keywords

• Public housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Affordable housing services
• Rental assistance programs
• Senior housing communities

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. HUD Annual Contributions - Public Housing: Federally subsidized housing funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to administer public housing units. Revenue is received annually to operate and maintain 902 public housing units.
2. HUD Annual Contributions - Section 8 HCV: Federal funds from HUD to administer the Housing Choice Voucher program. Receives government funding to provide rental assistance payments to landlords on behalf of approximately 2,083 Section 8 vouchers and 179 VASH vouchers.
3. HUD Choice Neighborhoods Grant: Federal grant funding awarded in FY2011 ($300,000 planning grant) to transform neighborhoods by revitalizing distressed public housing. Seeking $30 million implementation funding.
4. Property Rental Income: Revenue from 200 affordable housing units and 158 market-rate units within mixed-finance properties. Residents pay rent based on income (typically 30% of adjusted income).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Little Rock Housing Authority administers federally subsidized public housing units and rental assistance programs for low-income individuals and families in Little Rock, Arkansas. The organization operates 902 traditional public housing units across 11 sites, administers approximately 2,083 Housing Choice Vouchers and 179 VASH vouchers for veterans, and manages mixed-finance communities combining public, affordable, and market-rate units. LRHA delivers resident support services including homeownership pathways, family self-sufficiency programs, and digital literacy initiatives.

Product overview

Little Rock Housing Authority (LRHA) operates as a public housing authority offering a portfolio of housing programs and services. The core offerings include Public Housing with 902 traditional units across 11 sites and the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) administering 2,083 Section 8 vouchers and 179 VASH vouchers. These are supplemented by the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program for developers, Mixed Finance Communities combining public, affordable, and market-rate units, and specialty initiatives including the Greenbuild/Energy Efficiency housing program featuring sustainable design strategies. LRHA also administers the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative for neighborhood revitalization, the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program for capital improvements, and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) for foreclosed property recovery. Resident support services include the Homeownership Program for voucher-to-homeownership transitions, the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program with escrow accounts, the ConnectHome digital literacy initiative, and Employment Training Services through workforce development partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) Federal rental assistance program administered by Metropolitan Housing Alliance (MHA), allowing low-income families to find affordable housing in the private market using vouchers, with approximately 2,083 Section 8 vouchers and 179 VASH vouchers.
• Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program Rental assistance program where vouchers are attached to specific housing units rather than individuals, providing stable income stream for selected projects.
• Public Housing Program Federally subsidized housing program providing 902 traditional public housing units across 11 sites, managed by LRHA, offering affordable housing to low-income individuals and families in Little Rock.
• Mixed Finance Communities Mixed-income housing developments combining public housing, affordable, and market-rate units, including Madison Heights Apartments, Homes of Granite Mountain, Senior Homes at Granite Mountain, and Cumberland Manor Metropolitan Village.
• Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) HUD-funded program to revitalize abandoned and foreclosed homes through financing mechanisms, purchasing and rehabilitation, land banking, demolition, and redevelopment.
• Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program HUD voluntary program transitioning public housing units to Project-Based Voucher units while preserving affordable housing stock and enabling capital improvements, with no residents losing housing or facing rent increases.
• Choice Neighborhoods Initiative HUD-funded transformation program focused on three core goals: Housing (replacing distressed public housing with quality mixed-income housing), People (enhancing household outcomes), and Neighborhood (fostering reinvestment), with LRHA receiving a $300,000 planning grant in FY2011.
• Homeownership Program Program enabling Housing Choice Voucher participants to use voucher payments toward purchasing a home, requiring first-time homebuyer education, minimum income requirements, and credit counseling completion.
• Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Program empowering HUD-assisted families to increase earned income and reduce welfare dependency through education, job training, counseling, and other social services, with interest-bearing escrow accounts for participating families.
• ConnectHome Initiative Digital literacy and broadband adoption program providing residents with devices, free or discounted internet services, and technical support to eliminate the digital divide in Little Rock.
• Employment Training Services Training, education, and job placement assistance through partnerships with Little Rock Workforce Development Board, Our House, and Shorter College, offered free to residents to achieve financial independence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Housing assistance provided to approximately 8,000 individuals
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ScholarMade Achievement PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Public charter school serving grades K-9 specializing in integrated technologies. Serves as Choice Neighborhood partner utilizing baseline data from Little Rock School District, implementing interactive goal setting, and providing parent/teacher mentoring to increase student performance within Choice Neighborhood boundaries.
• University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Head StartcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Federally funded program offering comprehensive early childhood education and support services for families facing economic hardships. Partnership delivers early childhood prevention programs alongside mental health and wellness services to residents within Choice Neighborhood community.
• Academy at Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Arkansas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Assists adult learners in obtaining training necessary to secure new employment and advance careers. Provides hands-on job training and life skills lessons preparing residents for long-term career prospects as part of Choice Neighborhood revitalization.
• City of Little RockcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Committed to ensuring Little Rock remains a safe, secure, and prosperous environment. Partnership aims to provide training, mentorships, and internships engaging teens in developing a business platform utilizing their personalized skill sets.
• State Fairgrounds - Arkansas Livestock AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Hosts 4-H Club youth development program teaching science-based life skills. Partnership enhances family interactions and introduces new support services by offering opportunities for families to plant, grow, and sell healthy food using land provided by Arkansas Livestock.
• Gorman & CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Development partner for Choice Neighborhood transformation of Sunset Terrace area, collaborating on the $125 million estimated leverage for comprehensive neighborhood revitalization.
• Itex GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Development partner for Choice Neighborhood transformation, contributing to the revitalization initiative with expertise in neighborhood development and redevelopment.
• Children's HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partner in Choice Neighborhood initiative providing healthcare services and support to residents in the revitalization area.
• Arkansas State FairgroundsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Contributing land and resources to Choice Neighborhood transformation for community development purposes.
• Little Rock School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Educational partner in Choice Neighborhood initiative supporting school improvement and educational outcomes for children in the target housing area.
• McCormack Baron SalazarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2011Manages Metropolitan Village and Cumberland Manor mixed-finance communities, operating affordable housing properties in partnership with LRHA.
• Central Arkansas Housing Corporation (CAHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLRHA's nonprofit affiliate focused on multifamily development, single-family homeownership, and property management opportunities. Leverages public and private redevelopment projects for sustainable community growth.
• Little Rock Workforce Development BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides services to both youth and adults including career counseling, skills attainment, job readiness and retention preparation, educational training, and GED/HSED preparation. Also offers summer youth employment and job search assistance at 5401 S. University Ave, Suite 146.
• Our HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers job training, job search assistance, adult education, reentry services, life skills courses, and other programs for eligible residents. Located at 302 E. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, AR 72206.
• Shorter CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides on-site recruitment and outreach services within LRHA housing facilities. Offers access to early college/dual enrollment opportunities, prepares students for career requirements, and helps develop essential work habits. Located at 604 Locust Street N, Little Rock, AR 72114.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Memphis Housing Authority: Public housing authority of comparable scale in the Mid-South, administering public housing units and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for low-income residents, serving a similar urban Arkansas/Tennessee regional market.
• Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta (AHA): Mid-sized municipal PHA administering public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers, with similar mixed-finance and Choice Neighborhood-style revitalization initiatives for low-income populations.
• Houston Housing Authority (HHA): Large municipal housing authority operating public housing units, Section 8 vouchers, and mixed-finance developments with comparable program breadth to LRHA, including RAD and family self-sufficiency programs.
• Boston Housing Authority (BHA): Established municipal PHA with similar mix of public housing, voucher administration, and mixed-income developments, also serving as a regional HUD program administrator.
• Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA): Long-standing municipal housing authority administering public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and mixed-finance communities, with similar HUD-funded program structure and Choice Neighborhood participation history.
• Housing Authority of the City of Fort Worth (HAFW): Mid-sized PHA in a comparable Sun Belt market, administering public housing units, HCVs, and mixed-finance developments with overlapping program offerings including FSS and homeownership pathways.
• San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA): Public housing authority operating public housing, voucher, and mixed-finance portfolios with similar reliance on HUD federal funding and comparable resident-support service offerings.
• Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (Nashville): Regional housing authority administering public housing and HCV programs in a comparable Southeastern U.S. metropolitan market, with mixed-finance development and Choice Neighborhoods experience.

Broad incumbents

• New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA): The largest PHA in the United States, administering public housing and Section 8 at massive scale. Operates with overlapping program structure to LRHA but at a fundamentally different magnitude and complexity.

Others

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Federal agency that funds and regulates LRHA via Annual Contributions Contracts, Choice Neighborhoods grants, and Section 8 voucher allocations, serving as LRHA's primary capital source and regulatory authority.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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