Manatee County Housing Authority

What Manatee County Housing Authority does

Manatee County Housing Authority (MCHA) is a federally-designated Public Housing Authority (PHA) that has administered low-income rental assistance in Manatee County, Florida since 1969. The agency operates as a quasi-governmental entity under the supervision of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), receiving federal funding through HUD grants rather than commercial revenue. Its core program portfolio consists of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV/Section 8) program, which provides rental payment assistance for very low-income households in the private market, and Public Housing at the Pine Village Subdivision, a directly-operated HUD-subsidized rental community. Supporting offerings include MCHA-owned rental properties (income-restricted, voucher-accepting), a Family Self-Sufficiency Program that pairs residents with case management for employment and education goals, a Homes For Rent listing service connected to AffordableHousing.com, and the MyPortal tenant self-service platform. MCHA is governed by a Board of Directors with day-to-day operations led by Executive Director Willie Calhoun and Director of Housing Choice Vouchers Lesa Livingston, supported by a small administrative staff of case managers, inspectors, and program coordinators. Both the Pine Village and HCV waiting lists are currently closed, and effective March 1, 2025 the agency no longer absorbs portability vouchers, accepting billing-only portabilities. MCHA is implementing HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) rule effective January 1, 2026 and maintains WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA Section 508 accessibility compliance on its digital properties.

Name

Manatee County Housing Authority

Legal name

Manatee County Housing Authority

Website

https://manateehousing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Manatee County Housing Authority is a federally-designated Public Housing Authority administering HUD-funded Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and Pine Village public housing for low-income, elderly, and disabled residents of Manatee County, Florida since 1969.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Administration

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Administration of Housing Programs (92511), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)

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), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Public housing administration
• Housing choice vouchers
• Section 8 rental assistance
• Affordable housing programs
• Low-income housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal HUD Funding: The Manatee County Housing Authority receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer housing programs including the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and public housing. Revenue is government-allocated, not commercially generated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Manatee County Housing Authority (MCHA) is a local Public Housing Authority that administers federally funded housing assistance programs on behalf of HUD for eligible residents of Manatee County, Florida. The agency directly operates subsidized public housing units at the Pine Village Subdivision and issues Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) rental subsidies that enable low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities to lease housing in the private market.

Product overview

Manatee County Housing Authority (MCHA) operates as a Public Housing Authority (PHA) providing low-income rental assistance to Manatee County, Florida residents since 1969. The organization offers a portfolio of housing assistance programs centered around two core offerings: the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV/Section 8) Program for rental payment assistance, and Public Housing at the Pine Village Subdivision. Supporting these core programs are MCHA Rental Properties (income-restricted units accepting Section 8), a Family Self-Sufficiency Program for resident empowerment, a Homes For Rent listing service powered by AffordableHousing.com partnerships, and the MyPortal tenant self-service portal. The organization also provides landlord outreach services, inspections, and works with Gulfcoast Legal Services for vulnerable population support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Section 8 Voucher Program (Housing Choice Voucher) Federal rental assistance program administered by MCHA using HUD funding that helps very low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants receive vouchers that subsidize a portion of their rent directly to participating private landlords.
• Public Housing (Pine Village Subdivision) HUD-subsidized rental housing program providing affordable rental units for eligible low-income families, elderly, and persons with disabilities. MCHA owns and manages units at Pine Village Subdivision.
• MCHA Rental Properties Income-restricted rental properties owned and managed by MCHA that accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. Inquiries handled by Property Manager Jeanetta Taylor.
• Family Self-Sufficiency Program Supportive services program for residents of MCHA housing that provides one-on-one mentoring and assistance with employment, education, childcare, transportation, credit improvement, and overcoming barriers such as criminal backgrounds, helping participants move toward financial independence.
• Homes For Rent Listing Service Free rental property listing service that allows property managers, owners, and landlords to advertise vacancies to Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participants through the AffordableHousing.com platform.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUD provides federal funding to MCHA to administer the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program and public housing. MCHA receives technical and professional assistance from HUD in planning, developing, and managing housing developments. HUD establishes Fair Market Rents, income limits, and program regulations that MCHA must follow.
• Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGulfcoast Legal Services provides high-quality, comprehensive civil legal services to vulnerable individuals including those living in poverty, low-wage workers, persons with disabilities, veterans, the homeless, LGBTQ community, victims of domestic violence or human trafficking, and the elderly. Services are provided by Florida Bar licensed attorneys.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Broward County Housing Authority: Larger South Florida PHA operating a broader portfolio of HUD-funded housing programs. Directly comparable in function but materially larger in scale and program scope than MCHA.
• Orlando Housing Authority: Central Florida PHA operating HCV, public housing, and mixed-income programs. Comparable in federal program administration but larger urban focus and broader service portfolio.

Direct peers

• Sarasota County Housing Authority: Neighboring Florida PHA administering Section 8 HCV and public housing programs in Sarasota County. Operates the same HUD-funded program structure as MCHA and serves a comparable demographic profile along the Gulf Coast.
• Pinellas County Housing Authority: St. Petersburg-area PHA administering Section 8 vouchers and public housing. Direct comparable to MCHA in program scope, demographic focus, and coastal Florida geography.
• Lee County Housing Authority: Southwest Florida PHA administering federal housing assistance including HCV and public housing. Operates with similar coastal Florida dynamics and demographic mix as MCHA.
• Hillsborough County Housing Authority: Tampa-area PHA administering federal housing assistance programs across a larger county. Operates HCV and Public Housing programs under HUD guidelines identical to MCHA's structure.
• Polk County Housing Authority: Central Florida PHA administering HUD-funded housing programs. Direct comparable in program structure; serves an inland rather than coastal demographic but operates the same federal program framework.
• Tampa Housing Authority: City-level PHA serving Tampa, administering HCV and public housing under HUD guidelines. Comparable in program scope and regulatory structure, but operates at a larger urban scale.
• Charlotte County Housing Authority: Adjacent Gulf Coast PHA serving Charlotte County with HCV and public housing programs. Closely comparable in scale and demographic profile to Manatee County.

Others

• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO): Trade association representing PHAs including MCHA-tier agencies nationally. Indirect peer as the ecosystem organization that sets professional standards, advocacy positions, and training for housing authorities of MCHA's profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manatee-county-housing-authority

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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