NORTHWEST OREGON HOUSING AUTHORITY

What NORTHWEST OREGON HOUSING AUTHORITY does

Northwest Oregon Housing Authority (NOHA) is a public housing authority established in 1976 under Oregon state law, operating as a political subdivision of the state rather than a privately-held company. It administers federal affordable housing programs across three counties — Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook — in northwestern Oregon, with headquarters recently relocated to 818 Commercial Street in Astoria. NOHA is governed by a Board of Commissioners with representation from each county and led by Executive Director Hsu-Feng Andy Shaw.

NOHA's core offerings span four program categories: the tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, Project-Based Voucher (PBV) units at designated properties, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for homeless households filled via Coordinated Entry referral, and LIHTC rent-restricted units. It also directly owns and manages a portfolio of more than 300 affordable housing units across 10+ properties, including elderly/disabled housing (Alder Court, Jerry Woodward, Owens-Adair), family housing (Echanie Court, Gable Park, Sandhill, Champion Park), and a small set of market-rate units (Pine Court, Wapiti). Property management for the new Owens II community is contracted to Cascade Management, while supportive services for PSH residents are delivered through Clatsop Community Action.

NOHA is funded primarily through HUD federal appropriations for the HCV and public housing programs, supplemented by Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credit equity, and rental income from its owned properties. Its technology stack consists of third-party SaaS tools — PHA-Web for tenant and landlord portals, DocuSign for applications, and Zoom for board meetings — with no proprietary technology disclosed. The organization is currently investing in portfolio expansion through the new 50-unit Owens II development (opening February 2026) and an active capital improvement program across multiple existing properties.

Name

NORTHWEST OREGON HOUSING AUTHORITY

Legal name

Northwest Oregon Housing Authority

Website

https://nwoha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northwest Oregon Housing Authority is a public housing authority administering federal affordable housing programs and managing 300+ housing units across Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook counties in northwestern Oregon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Voucher & Rental Assistance Programs (Tenant-Based/Project-Based) (FSALAKAI), Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Affordable housing programs
• Housing choice vouchers
• Rental assistance services
• Public housing authority
• Low-income housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. HUD Federal Funding: NOHA receives federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Housing Choice Voucher program and public housing operations.
2. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): New developments like Owens II utilize Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credits to fund construction and maintain rent-restricted units.
3. Rental Income from Properties: Revenue from tenants in affordable housing properties including market-rate units and rent-subsidized units across Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook counties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Northwest Oregon Housing Authority administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project-Based Voucher (PBV) rental assistance programs for very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals in Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook counties in Oregon. The Authority also directly owns and operates a portfolio of more than 300 affordable housing units across 10+ properties, including elderly/disabled housing, family housing, market-rate units, and a new 50-unit Owens II community opening in February 2026. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) units for homeless households and LIHTC rent-restricted units are also part of the service mix.

Product overview

Northwest Oregon Housing Authority (NOHA) operates as a regional housing authority serving Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook counties in Oregon. The organization offers a portfolio of rental assistance programs centered around the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Project-Based Voucher (PBV) programs, supplemented by a portfolio of 13 affordable housing properties ranging from 4 to 130 units. The core offerings include tenant-based rental assistance (HCV), unit-based rental assistance (PBV), Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for homeless households, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) rent-restricted units. The property portfolio includes senior/disabled housing (Alder Court, Jerry Woodward, Owens-Adair), family housing (Echanie Court, Gable Park, Sandhill), market-rate units (Pine Court), and specialized housing (Tilikum for homeless families, Wapiti, Canim). A new 50-unit property (Owens II) is scheduled to open in February 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Federal tenant-based rental assistance program that helps very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Voucher holders search for units and NOHA inspects and approves units meeting HUD quality standards.
• Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program Unit-based rental assistance program at designated PBV properties. Applicants submit pre-applications and are placed on waitlists for specific properties. Rental assistance is tied to the unit rather than portable to other units.
• Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Housing units reserved for households experiencing or previously experiencing homelessness, including supportive services provided in partnership with Clatsop Community Action (CCA). Units are filled by referral through Coordinated Entry only.
• LIHTC Rent-Restricted Units Affordable housing units restricted under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credit programs. Utilities (water, sewer, garbage, electricity) included in rent; no rental subsidy provided. Income-restricted at or below 50% MFI.
• Alder Court Apartments 40-unit complex in Warrenton, OR with 1 and 2 bedroom units for elderly (63+) and/or disabled persons. All units carry Section 8 project-based rental assistance.
• Echanie Court Apartments 12-unit complex in Nehalem, OR with 2 and 3 bedroom family housing units. Rent subsidized through USDA Rural Development.
• Champion Park Apartments 130-unit property in Tillamook, OR with 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units. Income limits apply; deemed affordable by tax credit regulations. Units include stove, refrigerator, microwave, garbage disposal, dishwasher, washer/dryer and bath.
• Sandhill Apartments 32-unit complex in Seaside, OR with 1 and 2 bedroom units open to eligible applicants. Section 8 Vouchers accepted along with project-based assistance on some units.
• Gable Park Apartments 32-unit family housing complex with 2 and 3 bedroom units. Pet-friendly community with energy efficient apartments featuring full-sized washer and dryer. Participates in Section 42/Tax Credit program.
• Owens-Adair Apartments 46-unit complex with 1-bedroom units for elderly or disabled persons. All units carry Section 8 project-based rental assistance; owner pays all utilities.
• Jerry Woodward Apartments 10-unit one-bedroom complex in Tillamook, OR exclusively for elderly (58+) or disabled persons. Section 8 vouchers accepted; all utilities included.
• Pine Court Apartments Four-plex with 2-bedroom market rent units in Tillamook, OR. Includes individual fenced yard, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and washer/dryer hook-ups.
• Tilikum Apartments 8-unit complex with 2-bedroom units, project-based subsidized units for homeless households with children.
• Wapiti Apartments 8-unit complex with 2-bedroom units. Income must be twice monthly rental of $650 ($1,300).
• Canim Apartments 4 units of 2 and 3 bedrooms. Income limits may apply; contact site manager for details.
• Owens II Affordable Housing Community New 50-unit affordable housing community in Astoria, OR opening February 2, 2026. Includes PBV, PSH, and LIHTC units at 1596 Exchange Street. Property management handled by Cascade Management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook counties in northwestern Oregon

Named customers3 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

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clatsop Community Action (CCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCA provides supportive services for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) units at Owens II. They conduct Coordinated Entry assessments on Tuesdays and Thursdays for households experiencing homelessness. NOHA refers PSH applicants to CCA for assessment and supportive services coordination.
• Cascade ManagementminorOthersCascade Management handles property management and leasing for Owens II affordable housing community at 1596 Exchange Street in Astoria. They provide property descriptions, amenities, and accept LIHTC applications.
• Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS)minorOthersOHCS offers the Housing Choice Landlord Guarantee Program, which NOHA references for landlords participating in the HCV program. The program provides payment guarantees for landlords to reduce risk of non-payment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• USDA Rural Development: Federal agency administering rural housing programs including Section 515 and Section 521 rental assistance. Provides rent subsidies for NOHA's Echanie Court property and operates as a broader-incumbent funder and policy counterpart in rural affordable housing.
• Tacoma Housing Authority: Larger Pacific Northwest PHA operating HCV, project-based, and tax-credit affordable housing. Comparable in core operating model but at materially larger scale than NOHA, providing an incumbent benchmark.
• Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS): State housing finance agency administering LIHTC allocations, state tax credits, and affordable housing programs statewide. Functions as both a partner and a broader-incumbent peer in the same affordable housing ecosystem in which NOHA operates.

Regional players

• Vancouver Housing Authority: Public housing authority in Clark County, Washington — directly across the Columbia River from NOHA's service area. Comparable in operating federal housing programs and managing affordable housing portfolios, with overlapping regional housing market dynamics.

Emerging players

• Cascade Management: Property management company handling the Owens II affordable housing community for NOHA. Comparable as an operator of LIHTC and tax-credit properties across the Pacific Northwest, and a key operational partner to NOHA's portfolio.

Direct peers

• Home Forward: Multnomah County's public housing authority serving the Portland metro area. Operates the same core programs as NOHA — Housing Choice Voucher, Project-Based Voucher, and affordable housing property management — and serves as the closest comparable Oregon PHA in terms of program mix and regulatory framework.
• Lane County Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Lane County, Oregon. Administers HCV and project-based programs and operates a portfolio of affordable housing units, providing a close structural parallel to NOHA's three-county service model.
• Washington County Housing Authority: Public housing authority for Washington County, Oregon, administering Section 8/HCV and operating affordable housing units. Comparable to NOHA as a county-level PHA in Oregon with overlapping federal program administration.
• Housing Authority of Yamhill County: Oregon PHA administering federal housing programs and operating affordable housing units in a smaller, more rural county setting. Closely comparable to NOHA in scale and program mix.

Others

• Clatsop Community Action: Community action agency providing supportive services and Coordinated Entry assessments for NOHA's Permanent Supportive Housing units. Adjacent peer in the regional social services ecosystem that supports NOHA's homeless and low-income housing programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NOHAHOUSING
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northwest-oregon-housing-authority

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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