Vancouver Housing Authority

What Vancouver Housing Authority does

Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) is a public housing authority serving Clark County, Washington, founded in 1942 and operating as a non-profit government entity under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). VHA was designated as a Moving to Work (MTW) agency in 1999 and transitioned to MTW Expansion status in 2025, granting it policy flexibility over federal housing funding. The organization administers a multi-program housing portfolio that includes income-based subsidized housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Project Based Vouchers, and non-subsidized affordable rentals for households earning below 80% of Area Median Income. Specialized programs address senior housing (62+), assisted living, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) for homeless veterans, the Family Unification Program (FUP) for foster families, and Permanent Supportive Housing for individuals with behavioral health challenges.

The core operational layer is HUD-funded housing assistance delivery, supplemented by an internal Real Estate Development division that constructs and preserves affordable units using low-income housing tax credits and tax-exempt bonds. Active developments include Lincoln Place II ($19.5M, 40 supportive units, completion Fall 2025) and Weaver Creek Commons ($27M, 100 workforce units). VHA reports 101-250 employees and is governed by a Board of Commissioners with executive oversight. The technology stack is built on third-party SaaS (Paylocity for HR, Public Purchase for procurement, and the Applicant/Landlord portals on myhousing.com) rather than proprietary platforms. Marketing and intake are referral-driven via community partners including Council for the Homeless, DSHS, VA, Lifeline Connections, Sea Mar, and SH

Name

Vancouver Housing Authority

Legal name

Vancouver Housing Authority

Website

https://vhausa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1942

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vancouver Housing Authority is a public housing authority administering subsidized housing, Section 8 vouchers, and affordable rentals across Clark County, Washington. It serves low-income families, seniors, veterans, homeless individuals, and foster youth under a HUD Moving to Work Expansion designation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Public housing assistance
• Affordable housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Supportive housing services
• Senior housing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Housing Assistance (HUD Funding): VHA operates as a public housing authority funded primarily through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Revenue comes from housing assistance payments (HAP) for Section 8 vouchers and operating subsidies for public housing properties. The Moving to Work (MTW) designation provides flexibility over federal funding usage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Vancouver Housing Authority administers federally funded subsidized housing programs, Housing Choice (Section 8) and Project-Based Vouchers, senior housing, affordable non-subsidized rentals, assisted living, supportive housing for veterans and homeless individuals, and a Family Unification Program for eligible families. It also carries out VHA Real Estate Development to expand the supply of affordable units, and operates online Applicant and Landlord portals to manage intake, eligibility, and provider payments.

Product overview

Vancouver Housing Authority operates a comprehensive affordable housing portfolio serving Clark County, Washington. The organization offers multiple housing programs including subsidized housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, and Project Based Vouchers as its core assistance programs. Specialized housing programs include Senior Housing (for residents 62+), Assisted Living, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Family Unification Program (FUP), and Permanent Supportive Housing for individuals with behavioral health challenges. VHA also owns and manages non-subsidized affordable housing properties for households earning below 80% of Area Median Income. As a Moving to Work (MTW) Expansion agency, VHA has flexibility in administering federal housing assistance. The organization also operates a real estate development division that creates and preserves affordable housing using tax credits and bonds, with current projects including Lincoln Place II (40-unit supportive housing) and Weaver Creek Commons (100-unit workforce housing).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Subsidized Housing (Public Housing)
• Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) Tenant-based Housing Choice Vouchers that allow eligible low-income households to rent units in the private market, with VHA paying a Housing Assistance Payment to the landlord and the tenant paying a percentage of income.
• Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) Federal rental assistance contracts tied to specific housing units, where VHA pays subsidy directly to the property owner for eligible households occupying those units.
• Senior Housing Affordable rental housing restricted to low-income seniors (age 62+), providing age-appropriate units at subsidized rents.
• Affordable Non-Subsidized Housing Income-restricted affordable rental units offered by VHA at below-market rents for eligible working households that do not receive federal rental subsidy.
• Assisted Living Subsidized assisted living residences for low-income seniors who need help with activities of daily living, combining housing with personal care services.
• Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Targeted rental assistance program for homeless veterans, pairing Housing Choice Voucher subsidy with VA-provided case management and supportive services.
• Family Unification Program (FUP) Time-limited Housing Choice Vouchers for families whose housing instability threatens child welfare involvement, and for youth aging out of foster care, paired with supportive services.
• Permanent Supportive Housing Long-term rental assistance paired with ongoing supportive services for chronically homeless and disabled individuals, designed to provide stable housing without a time limit.
• VHA Real Estate Development Authority-led real estate development activities that acquire, build, and rehabilitate affordable housing units to expand and preserve the supply of housing available through VHA programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides subsidized housing and affordable non-subsidized units throughout Clark County
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunds on-site music therapy for residents at VHA properties serving adults age 55 and over.
• Columbia Non-Profit HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVHA partner in the creation of subsidized housing and affordable non-subsidized housing.
• Council for the HomelesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVHA partner to organize, focus, and lead the community's efforts to end homelessness.
• Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing provider and VHA partner for homeless veterans through the VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) program.
• FISH (Friends in Service to Humanity)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in providing on-site mobile food pantries to VHA residents.
• The FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates VHA-owned transitional housing for people coming home from prison.
• Humane Society for Southwest WashingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in providing free or discounted pet care to VHA residents.
• Janus Youth ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the management of permanent supportive housing.
• Lifeline ConnectionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health services provider. Partners with VHA for supportive housing referrals for individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.
• Olive CrestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization serving at-risk children and families.
• Recovery Café of Clark CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in providing recovery-oriented services for permanent supportive housing residents.
• Sea Mar-Community Services NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the management of supportive housing for people with mental illness. Provides Medicaid Foundational Community Support (FCS) Housing Benefit referrals.
• Second Step HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides transitional housing and VHA partner in the development of workforce housing.
• SHAREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates VHA-owned emergency shelters and provides transitional housing.
• YWCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates VHA-owned emergency shelter and provides services for women and children in need.
• Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner administering the Family Unification Program (FUP) with VHA for families with children in foster care.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Home Forward (Portland Housing Bureau): Multnomah County, Oregon's housing authority operating HCV, public housing, and affordable housing. Highly comparable to VHA given cross-border regional context, similar resident demographics, and shared Pacific Northwest housing market dynamics.
• Tacoma Housing Authority: Public housing authority in Pierce County, Washington operating Section 8, public housing, and affordable developments. Comparable to VHA in scale, state-level regulatory environment, and LIHTC-financed development activity.
• King County Housing Authority: Washington-state PHA administering Section 8, public housing, and affordable housing across suburban King County. Directly comparable to VHA in program portfolio, MTW-adjacent policy use, and service to low-income and senior populations.
• Seattle Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Seattle/King County, Washington, administering HCV, public housing, and affordable rental programs. Closely comparable to VHA in product mix, regulatory environment (HUD, MTW-style flex), and resident segments.

Broad incumbents

• BRIDGE Housing: West Coast-focused nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator building mixed-income communities with LIHTC and tax-exempt bonds. Comparable to VHA's real estate development function and mixed-use, mixed-income approach.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit developer and operator of affordable, supportive, and senior housing using LIHTC. Comparable to VHA's affordable housing development arm and permanent supportive housing work, but operates at much larger national scale.

Regional players

• Bellwether Housing: Seattle-based nonprofit affordable housing developer serving low-income residents in the Puget Sound region. Comparable to VHA's affordable housing mission and senior housing focus, though non-profit rather than governmental.

Others

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Federal funder and regulator of the public housing and HCV programs VHA administers. Included as the upstream counterpart that sets VHA's funding, compliance, and MTW policy framework.
• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO): Membership and advocacy organization for PHAs and housing redevelopment agencies, of which VHA is a member. Relevant ecosystem peer for benchmarking, policy advocacy, and shared service initiatives.
• Council for the Homeless: Clark County's lead homeless services planning and coordination body, a core VHA partner. Included as the principal local partner in VHA's PSH and homelessness response ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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