What Brunswick Housing Authority does

Brunswick Housing Authority (BTHA) is a federally chartered public housing authority headquartered at 12 Stone Street in Brunswick, Maine, administering affordable housing programs for the Brunswick and Topsham region with operational reach extending across Cumberland, Sagadahoc, and Androscoggin counties plus Freeport. The organization delivers two primary service lines: (1) direct management of approximately twelve subsidized rental properties — senior housing at Creekside Village (40 units, 55+), Woodlawn Tower, and Woodlawn Terrace; family housing at Perryman Village (2-5 BR units), Old Gurnet duplexes, and Topsham Housing Authority's Green Street and Main Street properties; plus GBHC-developed senior housing at Campus Commons in Lisbon Falls — and (2) administration of 453 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers with Cumberland County payment standards ranging from $1,316 (studio) to $3,373 (5 BR) effective October 2025.

The operating structure consists of three coordinated entities: the Brunswick Housing Authority itself, the Topsham Housing Authority as a regional market subsidiary, and the Greater Brunswick Housing Corporation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in August 1998 to leverage Low Income Housing Tax Credits for new affordable supply. The GBHC arm has delivered nine completed projects including Fairview Commons — a 38-unit LIHTC development at 25 King Rd in Topsham that opened applications January 2025 — plus homeownership subdivisions (Harriet Way, Hamilton Place, Clover Place) and collaborative developments with Tedford Housing (Thomas D. Drehobl House) and Habitat for Humanity / 7 Rivers Maine (46 Cumberland Street).

Revenue mechanics are pure federal subsidy plus tenant rent contributions: HUD Public Housing Operating Subsidy, Section 8 voucher funding, rental income from managed properties, and LIHTC equity for new development. Tenant pricing is income-based at approximately 30% of gross annual income, with eligibility typically capped at 50-60% of Area Median Income. The customer base comprises three primary segments — seniors 55+, low-income families, and disabled individuals — served through direct application, community partner referrals (DHHS, Pine Tree Legal, Spectrum Generations, Tedford Shelter, 2-1-1 Maine), and HUD waitlist administration. The organization employs approximately 20 staff across executive leadership, finance, administration, facilities management, HCV program specialist, property management, leasing, accounting, occupancy support, and maintenance functions.

Name

Brunswick Housing Authority

Legal name

Brunswick Housing Authority

Website

https://brunswickhousing.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brunswick Housing Authority is a federally chartered public housing authority that administers Section 8 vouchers and manages subsidized senior and family rental properties for low-income, elderly, and disabled households across Brunswick, Topsham, and surrounding Maine counties.

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Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Administration of Housing Programs (92511), Real Estate Credit (522292)

SIC

Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing / Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Mortgage Origination (FSALAAAM)

Headquarters

HQ city

Brunswick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Revenue model

1. HUD Public Housing Operating Subsidy: Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support public housing operations, maintenance, and capital improvements.
2. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Funding: HUD-funded program with 453 Housing Choice Vouchers, providing monthly housing assistance payments to landlords on behalf of eligible tenants.
3. Rental Income from Managed Properties: Rental income from BHA-managed properties including Creekside Village Senior Housing, Old Gurnet Family Housing, Perryman Village Family Housing, Woodlawn Terrace, and Woodlawn Tower.
4. Low Income Housing Tax Credit Projects: Development through the Greater Brunswick Housing Corporation (501(c)(3) non-profit) using Low Income Housing Tax Credits for affordable housing projects like Fairview Commons.

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Marketing channels4 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maine State Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level housing agency providing additional resources, coordination, and programs for affordable housing development in Maine. Listed as a helpful resource for residents.
• Habitat for Humanity / 7 Rivers MaineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for the 46 Cumberland Street project, developing three affordable homes for sale in Brunswick's historic Northeast Neighborhood.
• Tedford HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGBHC developed the Thomas D. Drehobl House (Tedford Family Shelter), a 6 family-unit apartment complex operated by Tedford Housing for homeless families.
• Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing social services; residents are referred for additional support services including health care, mental health, and financial assistance programs.
• Spectrum GenerationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArea Agency on Aging providing services to senior residents. Connects senior housing residents with Meals on Wheels, transportation, and other elder services.
• Pine Tree LegalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal aid organization providing housing-related legal assistance to low-income residents, helping with tenant rights and eviction prevention.
• 2-1-1 MaineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide information and referral service connecting residents with community resources including housing assistance programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Maine State Housing Authority: State-level housing finance agency that allocates LIHTC, administers state housing programs, and provides coordination across Maine PHAs. Broader incumbent with a wider portfolio but overlapping affordable housing mission.

Regional players

• New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority: State housing finance agency operating a structurally similar affordable housing model in neighboring New Hampshire. Comparable program mix (LIHTC allocation, rental assistance) though serving a different geography.
• Vermont Housing Finance Agency: Vermont's state housing finance agency with overlapping affordable housing development and rental assistance programs. Comparable mission and funding mechanisms but operates in a different state.

Direct peers

• Portland Housing Authority: The largest Public Housing Authority in Maine, operating Section 8 vouchers and managing public housing properties in the Greater Portland area. Directly comparable as a Maine-based municipal PHA administering federal housing programs.
• Bangor Housing Authority: Public Housing Authority in Bangor, Maine providing Section 8 vouchers and public housing management. Comparable mid-sized Maine PHA with similar HUD funding model and senior/family housing portfolio.
• Lewiston Housing Authority: Municipal PHA serving Lewiston-Auburn, Maine. Operates Section 8 vouchers and public housing properties under the same HUD regulatory framework as Brunswick Housing Authority.
• Cumberland County Housing Authority: County-level PHA operating within the same Cumberland County region as Brunswick Housing Authority. Direct peer administering Section 8 vouchers and affordable housing programs under the same HUD framework.
• Bath Housing Authority: Smaller municipal PHA serving Bath, Maine (adjacent to Brunswick). Closely comparable in scale, geography, and program mix, including Section 8 administration and senior/family housing.

Emerging players

• Avesta Housing: Maine-based nonprofit affordable housing developer and property manager operating across Southern Maine. Comparable mission-driven model but structured as a private nonprofit rather than a public authority.
• Volunteers of America Northern New England: Regional nonprofit operating supportive and affordable housing programs across Northern New England. Comparable mission and tenant population (low-income, formerly homeless, disabled) with a different organizational structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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