What Minot Housing Authority does

Minot Housing Authority (MHA) is a government-designated Public Housing Authority established in 1970 by the City of Minot, North Dakota, and governed by a board of commissioners appointed by the mayor. It administers federally funded housing programs for low-income individuals, families, elderly residents, and persons with disabilities across Ward, Mountrail, McHenry/Pierce, and Williams counties in north-central North Dakota. The organization operates three core programs: a Public Housing Program offering subsidized rental housing in MHA-owned properties; a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program that executes Housing Assistance Payment contracts with private landlords on behalf of eligible participants; and a Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program that develops affordable housing units.

The asset base consists of 14 or more physical properties spanning three categories: subsidized housing (including the 14-story Milton Young Towers, recently renovated 2022–2023, and Henry Towers); 55+ senior communities (Cooks Court, Morgan Apartments, Souris Heights); and affordable housing family and individual properties (Fieldcrest, Burlington Willows, Sunset Ridge, Washington Town Homes, Oakwood Court, 108 Burdick Expressway, plus Williston-area Brookeland Homes, Prairie View I and Prairie View II operated under the Williston Housing Authority). Properties range from single-digit unit walk-ups to a 14-story high-rise and offer income-based rents.

The business model is government-funded: rental income is calculated as a percentage of tenant adjusted income, and operating funds flow from HUD allocations. Marketing and distribution are direct — applications are accepted in person, by mail, fax, email, and via the minothousing.com website, with a Facebook page used for community engagement. The organization employs 11–50 staff across executive leadership (Tom Alexander, Executive Director), occupancy, finance, maintenance, property management, and administrative functions, and partners with civic agencies, the Minot Commission on Aging, daycare and job-training providers, and private landlords to deliver wraparound services.

Name

Minot Housing Authority

Legal name

Minot Housing Authority

Website

https://minothousing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Minot Housing Authority is a government-designated public housing authority established in 1970 that administers HUD-funded subsidized housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and LIHTC properties for low-income families, elderly, and disabled residents across four counties in north-central North Dakota.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public and Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), 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), Affordable & Public Housing Asset Management (BPAJAMAI), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Public housing services
• Affordable housing
• Housing choice vouchers
• Subsidized rental housing
• Senior housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Minot

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. Public Housing Rental Income: Rental income from subsidized housing units for low-income individuals, families, elderly, and persons with disabilities. Rent is based on income.
2. Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Administration: Housing assistance payments administered on behalf of eligible participants to private landlords. MHA facilitates housing assistance while landlords receive subsidy payments.
3. Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program Administration: Administration of LIHTC program to provide affordable housing opportunities.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Minot Housing Authority administers public housing programs, affordable rental housing, senior (55+) communities, and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs for low-income individuals, families, elderly, and persons with disabilities across Ward County and the North Central Region of North Dakota. The organization directly manages 14+ residential properties in Minot and Williston and partners with private landlords to provide subsidized housing assistance payments under the federal HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Product overview

Minot Housing Authority operates as a public housing authority providing affordable housing solutions in North Dakota. The organization offers a portfolio of 17 distinct housing properties across multiple categories: subsidized housing (Milton Young Towers, Henry Towers, Golden Manor), 55+ communities (Cooks Court, Morgan Apartments, Souris Heights), and affordable housing properties (Fieldcrest, Burlington Willows, Sunset Ridge, Washington Town Homes, Oakwood Court, 108 Burdick Expressway, Brookeland Homes, Prairie View I, Prairie View II). These residential properties are complemented by core housing assistance programs including the Public Housing Program and Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8). The properties range from single-unit complexes to 14-story high-rises, serving various demographics including families, seniors (55+), and persons with disabilities. The organization also manages Williston Housing Authority properties, expanding services to Williams County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Housing Choice Voucher Program: Federal housing assistance program for low-income individuals and families to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market sector
• Section 8
• Williston Housing Authority

Products and services

• Milton Young Towers A 14-story subsidized apartment high-rise located in historic downtown Minot, originally built in 1972 and extensively renovated in 2022-2023. Features include elevators, community room, library, computer lab, exercise room, food pantry, and on-site laundry facilities. Serves low-income elderly, persons with disabilities, and families.
• Henry Towers An 83-unit subsidized apartment building constructed in 1977, providing housing for individuals over age 62 and persons with disabilities. Features include on-site service coordinator, washer/dryer on each floor, community room, and meals on wheels delivery.
• Golden Manor One-bedroom income-based units located in Stanley, New Town, and Plaza communities. All utilities are included in the rent.
• Cooks Court A 55 and older apartment community featuring dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, garbage disposal, air conditioning, washer/dryer in each unit, community room with kitchen, exercise room, and library with computers.
• Morgan Apartments A single-level 55 and older apartment community in Southeast Minot with on-site laundry, parking with plug-in, secure building with intercom system, community rooms, in-unit storage, and air conditioning.
• Souris Heights A 54-unit apartment complex for individuals 55 and older located at 1400 35th Ave NW. Features include dishwasher, elevators, fitness room, stove, refrigerator, garbage disposal, air conditioning, in-unit laundry, community room with kitchen, hair salon, and attached open parking garage.
• Fieldcrest A 42-unit family apartment complex with playground on-site and detached garage for each unit. Features microwave, air conditioning, in-unit washer/dryer, and proximity to churches, schools, medical facilities, banks, and shopping.
• Burlington Willows A townhouse community with coin-operated washer/dryer in each unit, attached garage, near major medical facilities, and within walking distance to churches, banks, and elementary school.
• Sunset Ridge A 35-unit controlled-access apartment complex for tenants of all ages with coin-operated washer/dryer, large playground, and secured building with controlled-access entry near Ramstad Middle School.
• Washington Town Homes A townhouse complex with washer/dryer hookups in each unit, attached garages, on-site playground, and walking distance to medical facilities, banks, and shopping.
• Oakwood Court A seven-unit apartment complex located at 1738 Burdick Expressway East near North Dakota State Fairgrounds with air conditioner, off-street parking, and on-site laundry.
• 108 Burdick Expressway Newly remodeled 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment conveniently located near historic downtown Minot close to shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities.
• Brookeland Homes Located in Williston, North Dakota with 34 units ranging from 2, 3, and 4 bedrooms. Property is close to schools with two large playgrounds for children and laundry hook-ups.
• Prairie View I Located in Williston, North Dakota featuring efficiency and 1-bedroom apartments. Houses the Williston Housing Authority main office with elevator, community room, and on-site laundry.
• Prairie View II Located in Williston, North Dakota with 30 units ranging from 1 and 2 bedrooms.
• Public Housing Program Provides decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income individuals, families, elderly, and persons with disabilities through subsidized housing properties managed by MHA.
• Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) Provides housing assistance for low-income individuals, families, elderly, and persons with disabilities to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market through Housing Choice Vouchers and Section 8 programs. MHA executes Housing Assistance Payment contracts with private landlords and serves Ward County, Mountrail County, McHenry/Pierce County, and Williams County.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Minot Commission on AgingminorOthersProvides optional noon lunches for residents at Milton Young Towers, supporting senior nutrition and community building among elderly residents.
• City of Minot and Government OfficialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHA commissioners maintain active relationships with the City of Minot and other government officials. The organization takes a leadership role in coordinating efforts with civic agencies to address community housing needs.
• Community Agencies and Service ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHA links clients to public and private resources, building rapport with other civic agencies. Coordinates with daycare facilities, job training programs, homeless programs, emergency shelter, and temporary housing services.
• Private Landlords (Housing Choice Voucher Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate landlords participate in the Housing Choice Voucher program by renting units to voucher holders. MHA executes Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts with property owners.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Church Residences: Large national nonprofit affordable housing provider serving seniors and low-income populations. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating subsidized senior housing properties under HUD programs nationally, with significantly greater scale.
• The Related Companies: National real estate developer and operator with a large affordable housing portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the affordable/subsidized housing space, though operating at vastly greater scale and across geographies.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that develops and operates affordable housing and provides LIHTC equity. Comparable as a broad incumbent that operates affordable housing communities and invests in affordable housing development similar to MHA's LIHTC administration.

Others

• HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development): Federal department that funds and regulates public housing authorities. Not a peer in the competitive sense but the upstream funder/regulator whose appropriations and program rules directly determine MHA's revenue and operating constraints.

Direct peers

• Bismarck Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Bismarck, North Dakota. Comparable in structure and program mix to MHA, administering public housing units and Housing Choice Vouchers for low-income residents in the state's capital region.
• Williston Housing Authority: Regional housing authority in Williston, North Dakota that is wholly operated by Minot Housing Authority as a subsidiary. Directly comparable as a peer housing authority that has been integrated into MHA's operations.
• Fargo Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Fargo, North Dakota. Directly comparable as a fellow North Dakota housing authority administering public housing, HCV/Section 8, and LIHTC programs under the same HUD framework.
• Grand Forks Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Grand Forks, North Dakota. Directly comparable in mandate (HUD-funded public housing, Section 8, LIHTC administration) and scale as a mid-sized North Dakota housing authority.

Regional players

• North Dakota Housing Finance Agency: State housing finance agency administering statewide affordable housing programs, LIHTC allocation, and housing development finance. Comparable as a regional housing finance/administration entity operating in MHA's geography.
• Minot Area Community Foundation: Regional nonprofit foundation in the Minot area working on community development. Comparable as a community-level nonprofit partner collaborating on social and housing needs in MHA's service area, though not a direct housing operator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Minot-Housing-Authority-856954011075275
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/minot-housing-authority

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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