ST MARY'S HOUSING SOLUTION LTD

What ST MARY'S HOUSING SOLUTION LTD does

The Housing Authority of St. Mary's County, Maryland (HASMC) is a non-profit governmental entity established on June 29, 1971 under Maryland State Law Article 44-A via Resolution No. 71-25, and renamed to its current form in 1990. It operates as the designated Public Housing Authority for St. Mary's County, Maryland, headquartered at 21155 Lexwood Drive, Suite C, Lexington Park. The organization is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the County Commissioners of St. Mary's County, with Shawn Kingston serving as Executive Director.

HASMC administers a portfolio of federal housing assistance programs including Housing Choice Vouchers, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Family Unification Program (FUP), and Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS), alongside directly managed multifamily rental properties (Indian Bridge Apartments, Greenview Village Apartments, New Phoenix Townhomes, Spring Valley Apartments, Patuxent Woods, and Tubman Douglass Estates). Complementary services include housing rehabilitation loans, weatherization assistance through the EmPOWER program, homeownership pathways (Holland Forrest Landing and Voucher Homeownership), and Community Development Block Grant-funded initiatives. Service delivery is facilitated through the third-party PHA-Web tenant and landlord portal system.

The organization is funded primarily through HUD federal subsidies and rental income from owned units, supplemented by grants from Maryland DHCD, the Community Legacy Program, the Maryland Affordable Housing Trust, Community Development Block Grants, Maryland Energy Efficiency Improvement Grants, and Affordable Housing Program funding from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. Customer segments served include very low and extremely low-income families, homeless and at-risk veterans, disabled individuals, families with children facing housing instability, first-time homebuyers, and energy-insecure households. HASMC operates exclusively within St. Mary's County, Maryland, and is not a private equity or venture-backed entity.

Name

ST MARY'S HOUSING SOLUTION LTD

Legal name

The Housing Authority of Saint Mary's County, Maryland

Website

https://stmaryshousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Housing Authority of St. Mary's County, Maryland (HASMC) is a non-profit governmental Public Housing Authority administering federal HUD rental vouchers (HCV, VASH, FUP, FSS), owning and operating multifamily affordable housing properties, and delivering homeownership, rehabilitation, and weatherization programs to low-income households, veterans, disabled individuals, and first-time homebuyers in St. Mary's County, Maryland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington Park

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Rental Unit Revenue: Revenue generated from rental units owned and operated by HASMC
2. Federal HUD Subsidy: Primary funding source through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development subsidies supporting public housing operations and rental assistance programs
3. Grant Funding: Various grant monies supporting specific programs including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Legacy Program, DHCD programs, Maryland Affordable Housing Trust, and Maryland Energy Efficiency Improvement Grants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HASMC is a public housing authority that administers federally funded affordable housing assistance programs for low-income residents of St. Mary's County, Maryland. It delivers Housing Choice Vouchers, specialized vouchers for veterans and families, multifamily public housing, homeownership assistance, housing rehabilitation loans, weatherization/energy efficiency programs, and community development services funded through CDBG and other state/federal grants. Operations are supported by online tenant and landlord portals.

Product overview

The Housing Authority of St. Mary's County (HASMC) operates as a traditional public housing authority offering a coordinated portfolio of rental assistance and community development services. The core offering consists of federal rental assistance programs (Housing Choice Vouchers, VASH, FUP, FSS) delivered through the PHA-Web digital portal, supplemented by property management of multifamily housing (Patuxent Woods), housing rehabilitation loans, and weatherization assistance. Community development programs include CDBG-funded activities, affordable housing development, and partnerships with state/local agencies. The organization does not offer a commercial SaaS product; rather, it delivers government services through direct programs and digital portals for tenant and landlord self-service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Federal rental assistance program that helps very low-income families afford decent housing in the private market by paying a portion of their rent directly to landlords.
• Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) A program that helps Housing Choice Voucher families achieve economic independence by providing supportive services and incentives to increase earnings and reduce dependency on public assistance.
• Family Unification Program (FUP) Federal program that provides housing vouchers to families for whom the lack of adequate housing is a primary factor in the separation, or threat of separation, from their children.
• Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Voucher Joint program between HUD and VA that combines Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance with case management and clinical services for homeless veterans.
• Voucher Homeownership Program Program enabling eligible Housing Choice Voucher holders to use their voucher to purchase a home rather than rent, with ongoing assistance for mortgage payments.
• Housing Rehabilitation Loans Financial assistance program providing loans to low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes to meet safety and habitability standards.
• Weatherization Assistance Program Energy efficiency program helping qualified households improve the energy efficiency of their homes, reducing utility costs and improving comfort.
• Affordable and Mixed-Income Housing Development Program focused on developing new affordable housing units and creating mixed-income communities through strategic construction and partnerships.
• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs Federally-funded program supporting housing, public facility, and economic development activities in non-entitlement areas, benefiting low and moderate-income persons.
• Holland Forrest Landing Homeownership Program Specific homeownership program in St. Mary's County helping eligible families purchase homes in the Holland Forrest Landing development.
• Patuxent Woods - Multifamily Housing Affordable multifamily housing property managed by HASMC offering rental units for low-income households in St. Mary's County.
• PHA-Web Tenant Portal Online portal allowing tenants to access their housing accounts, check waiting list status, submit applications, and manage their rental assistance information.
• PHA-Web Landlord Portal Online portal for landlords participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program to manage their properties, view tenant information, and process rental payments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Created 50+ replacement housing units to replace demolished WWII housing project
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary federal funding partner providing housing subsidies and oversight for public housing operations, Housing Choice Voucher program, and various affordable housing initiatives. HASMC operations are primarily funded through HUD programs.
• Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level housing and community development partner providing access to programs including Community Legacy, Community Development Block Grant, Maryland Affordable Housing Trust, and energy efficiency programs.
• Continuum of Care Program (Southern Maryland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional consortium addressing homelessness through coordinated assessment, housing placement, and supportive services for homeless individuals and families.
• HUD Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint program combining HUD housing vouchers with VA case management to provide permanent housing and clinical services to homeless veterans.
• Three Oaks Homeless SheltercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal homeless shelter partner providing emergency housing and transition services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
• St. Mary's County Department of Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty agency providing social services coordination including family support, child welfare, and housing assistance referrals.
• Community Development Network of MarylandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide network of community development organizations sharing resources, best practices, and advocacy for affordable housing.
• St. Mary's County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner providing oversight, board appointments, and coordination on local housing and community development priorities.
• College of Southern MarylandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides adult education programs including ESL and GED classes for residents of affordable housing communities.
• Pathways E-PsychiatryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services provider offering psychiatric services to housing residents in need of behavioral health support.
• Tri County Youth Services BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily counseling services provider offering support to youth and families residing in affordable housing.
• Access Health (formerly Health Enterprise Zone)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health initiative providing healthcare access and navigation services for housing residents.
• Ready at Five ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood education initiative providing school readiness programs for families in affordable housing.
• Joint Center for Housing Studies, Harvard UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partner providing housing research and data for community development planning.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development: State-level funder and regulator that channels CDBG, Community Legacy, Maryland Affordable Housing Trust, and energy efficiency program funds to PHAs including HASMC. Functions as a major funding partner and policy counterpart rather than a direct operating competitor.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Federal agency providing the primary subsidy stream and regulatory oversight for HASMC's HCV and public housing programs. Functions as the principal funding counterpart and policy maker for all U.S. public housing authorities.
• Salvation Army Housing Programs (Southern Maryland): Nonprofit organization providing transitional and permanent supportive housing for low-income and homeless households. Adjacent to HASMC's mission as a community-based housing provider rather than a public housing authority, but addresses overlapping resident populations.
• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO): National membership association representing U.S. housing authorities including HASMC. Provides training, advocacy, and best-practice resources that shape program operations across the public housing authority sector.

Regional players

• Charles County Housing Authority: Southern Maryland neighbor housing authority serving a similar small-county, military-adjacent population profile. Operates HUD-funded voucher and public housing programs comparable to HASMC's portfolio in St. Mary's County.
• Anne Arundel County Housing Authority: Neighbor Maryland county housing authority operating Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing programs. Directly comparable in mission, federal funding structure, and Maryland regulatory framework, making it the closest geographic peer to HASMC.
• Calvert County Housing Authority: Southern Maryland county housing authority administering federal rental assistance and affordable housing programs. Closely comparable geographic and demographic setting to HASMC's St. Mary's County service area.
• Prince George's County Housing Authority: Maryland county housing authority administering HCV, public housing, and redevelopment programs under the same HUD/Maryland regulatory framework. Comparable program structure, though serving a substantially larger urban-suburban population.
• Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County: Maryland-based public housing authority administering Housing Choice Vouchers, public housing, and affordable housing development for Montgomery County. Operates the same federal HUD-funded programs as HASMC but at substantially larger scale in a more urban jurisdiction, making it a comparable state-level peer for program structure.

Broad incumbents

• Housing Authority of Baltimore City: Maryland's largest city housing authority administering Housing Choice Vouchers, public housing, and redevelopment at scale. Shares the same federal HUD program structure as HASMC but operates in a far larger, urban service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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