Medford Housing Authority

What Medford Housing Authority does

Medford Housing Authority (MHA) is a public housing authority established under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) framework, operating in Medford, Massachusetts. The authority administers subsidized affordable housing for low-income elderly, family, and disabled households through a portfolio of eight residential properties, comprising five elderly/disabled developments (Saltonstall Building, Tempone Apartments, Weldon Gardens, Phillips Apartments, Doherty Apartments) and three family developments (Walkling Court, LaPrise Village, Willis Avenue Development). MHA operates the federal Public Housing program (with open waitlists for 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units) and the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program (currently paused for new issuance), and participates in HUD's Moving to Work (MTW) demonstration program which permits flexible design of housing and self-sufficiency strategies.

MHA's revenue model comprises four streams: tenant rent payments calculated at 30% of adjusted gross household income, federal HUD operating subsidies, Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) paid to private-market landlords on behalf of HCV participants, and project-based financing including Low Income Housing Tax Credits for specific properties such as Saltonstall Apartments. Pricing is income-based and publicly disclosed, with 60% income limits ranging from $72,000 for a one-person household to $102,840 for a four-person household. The authority generates no commercial revenue and conducts no traditional marketing; resident acquisition occurs through community partnerships, social service referrals, and direct applicant outreach, with housing allocated via eligibility determination and waitlist processes.

MHA's operating infrastructure consists of standard public housing management and tenant management platforms supplemented by third-party participant and landlord portals (pha-web.com). The authority employs 11–50 staff across an administrative headquarters at 121 Riverside Avenue and a consolidated maintenance facility at 184 Exchange Avenue. A modernization department currently executes twelve projects spanning HVAC replacement, parking lot renovation, roof replacement, community center rebuild, emergency generator installation, and building envelope renovations, with the multi-phase Walkling Court Redevelopment as the largest current initiative. Resident services include the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program with escrow savings accounts, the Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program, and Section 3 Employment and Training opportunities, delivered in coordination with partners including Metro Housing Boston, MassNAHRO, NERC, and HAI Group.

Name

Medford Housing Authority

Legal name

Medford Housing Authority

Website

https://medfordhousing.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Medford Housing Authority is a public housing authority in Medford, Massachusetts that administers federal Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs, managing eight residential properties serving low-income elderly, disabled, and family households.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public and Affordable Housing Administration

NAICS

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

SIC

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

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), Housing Benefits & Rent Subsidy Administration (BPAIAKAG)

Keywords

• Public housing administration
• Affordable housing programs
• Section 8 vouchers
• Subsidized housing management
• Low-income housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Medford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tenant Rent Payments: Rent is calculated as 30% of household income, providing affordable housing to low-income residents while generating operating revenue.
2. Federal HUD Subsidies: Operating subsidies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support public housing operations.
3. Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP): Federal subsidies paid to property owners on behalf of HCV participants for housing assistance.
4. Low Income Housing Tax Credits: Project-based Section 8 and Low Income Housing Tax Credit financing for Saltonstall Apartments property.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Medford Housing Authority administers and manages federal Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs, providing subsidized rental housing to low-income elderly, disabled, and family households in Medford, Massachusetts. The authority directly operates eight residential properties, manages waiting lists for 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units, and delivers resident-support programs such as Family Self-Sufficiency, ROSS, Section 3 Employment and Training, and Moving to Work Asset Building. Operating revenue comes from federal HUD subsidies and tenant rent calculated at 30% of adjusted household income.

Product overview

Medford Housing Authority operates a portfolio of affordable housing properties and government housing programs. The organization manages 8 residential properties including elderly/disabled housing (Saltonstall Building, Tempone Apartments, Weldon Gardens, Phillips Apartments, Doherty Apartments) and family housing (Walkling Court, LaPrise Village, Willis Avenue Development). Core programs include Public Housing (federal family housing with open waitlists) and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8 HCV, currently paused for new issuances). Resident services include the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program, ROSS Program, and Section 3 Employment and Training. The Authority participates in HUD's Moving to Work (MTW) demonstration program and conducts ongoing modernization projects including property renovations, envelope work, facility upgrades, and the Walkling Court redevelopment. Online portals are available for landlords and participants through a third-party platform.

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Products and services

• Public Housing Program Federal Public Housing program providing low-income affordable rental housing to elderly/disabled individuals and families in Medford, Massachusetts, with currently open waitlists for 2, 3, and 4 bedroom family units. Rent is set at 30% of adjusted household income.
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8 HCV) Federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program that assists very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market, with Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) paid directly by MHA to participating private-market landlords.
• Saltonstall Building Project-Based Section 8 and Low Income Housing Tax Credit property for seniors (62+) and disabled individuals offering fully renovated one and two bedroom units with central heat and air conditioning, step-in accessible showers, on-site management, 24-hour maintenance, and a community room.
• Walkling Court Family housing development in Medford, Massachusetts undergoing multi-phase redevelopment (Phase 1 active as of mid-2026).
• Tempone Apartments Elderly and disabled housing property offering affordable apartments with accessibility features for low-income seniors and disabled individuals in Medford.
• Weldon Gardens Elderly and disabled housing property in Medford with newly replaced rooftop HVAC units installed during the winter 2022-2023 modernization cycle.
• Phillips Apartments Elderly and disabled housing property managed by Medford Housing Authority, currently undergoing common area renovation.
• Doherty Apartments Elderly and disabled housing property managed by Medford Housing Authority for low-income seniors and disabled individuals.
• LaPrise Village Family housing development with wrought iron fence and brick pillars along Riverside Avenue, featuring a modern block retaining wall at the Light Guard Drive entrance with landscaping planned for spring 2026.
• Willis Avenue Development Family housing development with townhouses undergoing envelope renovation including new windows, premium siding, and updated color schemes; Phase II completed late winter 2024 with remaining work planned in additional phases.
• Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Resident service program available to HCV and federal Public Housing participants seeking to increase earned income and become independent of cash assistance, featuring a 5-year Individual Training and Service Plan and escrow account benefits upon graduation.
• Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency (ROSS) Program Resident service program connecting MHA residents with supportive services and resources to achieve self-sufficiency goals.
• Section 3 Employment and Training Program ensuring employment and training opportunities for public housing residents and other low-income individuals in connection with HUD-funded projects at MHA.
• Moving to Work (MTW) Program HUD demonstration program allowing Medford Housing Authority to design and test innovative strategies for providing affordable housing and self-sufficiency services, including Asset Building initiatives.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metro Housing BostoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Metro Housing Boston for rental assistance programs including Rent Relief and Eviction Prevention services for MHA residents and participants.
• MassNAHROminorOthersMassachusettsNAHRO provides resident scholarship programs with over $30,000 awarded annually to MHA residents.
• Housing Authority Insurance (HAI) GroupminorOthersHAI Group sponsors a Resident Scholarship Program for public housing residents.
• New England Regional Council NAHROminorOthersNERC offers scholarships of $1,250/year up to 4 years for eligible residents.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Quincy Housing Authority: Regional peer PHA serving Quincy, MA in the greater Boston area. Administers comparable public housing and Section 8 programs under the same federal HUD framework.
• Chelsea Housing Authority: Regional peer PHA in Chelsea, MA, north of Boston. Operates public housing and voucher programs for low-income residents in a comparable urban Northeast context with similar demographic pressures.
• Brookline Housing Authority: Regional peer PHA in Brookline, MA. Operates public housing and HCV programs for elderly, disabled, and family households in a comparable Boston-area high-cost housing market.

Direct peers

• Malden Housing Authority: Direct peer PHA in nearby Malden, MA. Comparable small-to-mid scale PHA administering public housing units and HCV programs under HUD for similar demographic segments in the same metro region.
• Boston Housing Authority: Largest PHA in Massachusetts, operating public housing, Section 8 HCV, and MTW-style programs across Boston. Directly comparable program mix and regulatory structure; substantially larger scale makes it a broad-incumbent reference point within the same state framework.
• Somerville Housing Authority: Direct peer PHA serving adjacent Somerville, MA. Operates federal public housing and Section 8 programs for similar low-income elderly, family, and disabled populations in the same Boston metro housing market.
• Cambridge Housing Authority: Direct peer PHA operating in adjacent Cambridge, MA. Administers public housing, Section 8 HCV, and similar elderly/disabled and family housing programs under the same federal HUD framework, serving a comparable Northeast urban demographic.

Broad incumbents

• MassHousing: Massachusetts state housing finance agency providing financing for affordable housing across the state. Not a direct PHA, but operates in the same affordable housing ecosystem with overlapping LIHTC, multifamily financing, and HUD program administration functions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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