Housing Authority of Utah County

What Housing Authority of Utah County does

The Housing Authority of Utah County (HAUC) is a political subdivision of the State of Utah that administers federal and local affordable housing programs for low-income households in Utah County. Operating under oversight of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Utah County Commissioners, HAUC delivers two core programs: the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, which subsidizes rents paid to private landlords on behalf of eligible families, seniors, and people with disabilities; and an owned housing portfolio of 11 properties — Bridgeway, Carillon Court, Cedar View, North Valley, Pacific Drive, Rosewood Place, Senior Housing Orem, Springlake, True North, Willow Cove, and Yarrow — serving senior (55+/62+) and family tenants through dedicated waiting lists.

HAUC generates revenue through HUD Housing Assistance Payments, tenant rent contributions (typically 30% of adjusted gross income), and rental income from owned housing operations. The organization does not charge programmatic fees and instead functions as a pass-through administrator of federal subsidies. Distribution is delivered through direct program administration, the third-party Securecafe/RentCafe resident/landlord portal, and an extensive partnership network that includes 14+ partner low-income housing properties across Utah County (Slate Canyon, Brooklane, The Boulders, Diamond Fork, Green Grove, Lookout Pointe, Maple Village, Mayflower Harbor, Mountain View, Suncrest, Timber Mill Station, Todd Hollow, Grande Vista, Pioneer Villa, and Community Housing Services) plus human-service referral agencies covering food assistance, workforce development, mental health, domestic violence shelter, and energy efficiency programs.

HAUC's technology stack is non-proprietary: it operates a content/informational website (housinguc.org) and licenses the RentCafe/Securecafe platform for tenant/landlord self-service, online applications, waiting list management, and ACH/debit/credit rent payments. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, mobile app, or proprietary platform. Marketing and customer acquisition occur through community partnerships, social service agency referrals, and HUD channels rather than commercial demand generation. The Section 8/HCV and Mainstream 5 waiting lists reopen June 1, 2026, while owned housing waiting lists remain continuously open.

Name

Housing Authority of Utah County

Legal name

Housing Authority of Utah County

Website

https://housinguc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Housing Authority of Utah County is a political subdivision of the State of Utah that administers HUD-funded Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and operates 11 affordable housing properties serving low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities throughout Utah County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Administration

NAICS

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Residential Property Managers (531311), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Voucher & Rental Assistance Programs (Tenant-Based/Project-Based) (FSALAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB), State & Local Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) (FSALAKAA), Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) Coordination & Case Management (HSABAIAM)

Keywords

• Public housing authority
• Section 8 vouchers
• Affordable housing programs
• Senior housing services
• Low-income housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Provo

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. HUD Housing Assistance Payments: Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. The PHA receives housing assistance payments from HUD and makes payments to landlords on behalf of eligible tenants.
2. Tenant Rent Contributions: Families with Section 8 vouchers pay a portion of their rent based on their income. Tenants pay the difference between the voucher payment standard and the actual rent charged by landlords.
3. Owned Housing Operations: HAUC owns and operates multiple housing properties (Bridgeway, Carillon Court, Cedar View, North Valley, Pacific Drive, Rosewood Place, Senior Housing Orem, Springlake, True North, Willow Cove, Yarrow) providing subsidized rental housing directly to eligible residents.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HAUC administers the federal HUD-funded Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, providing rental subsidies paid directly to landlords on behalf of eligible low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities. The authority also owns and operates 11 subsidized rental housing properties across Utah County for senior (55+ and 62+) and family households, with residents typically paying 30% of adjusted gross income toward rent. Additional services include waiting list management, online rent payment via RentCafe, and referral pathways to partner low-income housing properties and homeownership programs.

Product overview

The Housing Authority of Utah County operates a multi-component affordable housing platform consisting of two core programs: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) providing rental assistance subsidies administered by HUD, and Owned Housing comprising 11 direct property portfolios (Bridgeway, Carillon Court, Cedar View, North Valley, Pacific Drive, Rosewood Place, Senior Housing Orem, Springlake, True North, Willow Cove, Yarrow) serving seniors (55+/62+ waiting lists) and families. The organization facilitates access to an additional network of 14 partner low-income housing properties across Utah County. Services include online rent payment via ACH/debit/credit through the RentCafe portal, waiting list management for multiple housing tiers, and homeownership programs through Loan To Own partnerships. The platform is accessible to landlords via a dedicated portal for voucher program participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides purchase and building options for low-income families. Located at 340 S Orem Blvd, Orem, UT 84058-3010. Offers homeownership opportunities through affordable mortgage programs for families meeting income guidelines.
• NeighborWorks ProvocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based organization providing homeownership education and housing development services. Located at 39 W 300 N, Provo, UT 84601-4323. Helps low-income families achieve housing stability through counseling and development programs.
• Provo City Redevelopment AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity agency providing housing development and redevelopment programs. Located at 250 West Center Street Suite 340, Provo, UT 84601. Offers Loan To Own program for affordable homeownership in Provo area.
• Rural Housing Development Corporation (Self Help Homes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit providing self-help housing construction programs. Located at 63 N 400 W. Enables low-income families to build their own homes through sweat equity programs.
• Utah Housing CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState housing finance agency. Located at 2479 S Lake Park Blvd, West Valley City, UT 84120. Provides affordable housing financing and programs throughout Utah for low and moderate-income households.
• Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Action partnership providing Heat/Utility assistance and Meals on Wheels services. Located at 586 E 800 N, Orem, UT 84097. Helps low-income residents with heating costs and nutritional needs.
• Department of Work Force ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing employment services and workforce development. Locations in Provo, American Fork, and Spanish Fork. Helps housing clients achieve self-sufficiency through job training and employment assistance.
• Food & Care CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit providing food assistance and care services. Located at 299 E 900 S, Provo, UT 84606. Addresses food insecurity for housing clients and community members in need.
• Center for Women & Children in CrisiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency shelter and support services for domestic violence survivors. 24-hour hotline available. Provides housing-related referrals and safe housing options for vulnerable families.
• Mountainlands Community Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally Qualified Health Center providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services. Located at 589 S State Street, Provo, UT 84606. Offers healthcare access for low-income housing residents.
• Wasatch Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services provider. Located at 750 N Freedom Blvd, Provo, UT 84601. Provides behavioral health support for housing clients with mental health needs.
• United Way of Utah CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity services organization (dial 211). Located at 148 N 100 W, Provo, UT 84603. Provides referrals and support services for housing clients needing additional assistance.
• Rocky Mountain PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtility provider offering efficiency programs and incentives. Helps low-income residents reduce energy costs through weatherization and efficiency upgrades.
• Questar Gas (ThermWise)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNatural gas utility with ThermWise energy efficiency programs. Provides energy cost reduction assistance for low-income households.
• Energy Rated Homes of UtahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy efficiency rating and certification organization. Located at 112 S Mountain Way Drive, Orem, UT 84058-5118. Helps homeowners improve energy efficiency of housing units.
• Utah Division of Housing & Community DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency providing weatherization assistance programs. Located at 324 S State Street, 5th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Offers energy efficiency improvements for qualifying low-income housing.
• Securecafe/RentCafecoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party tenant and landlord portal platform used by HAUC for online rent payments, resident services, and waiting list applications across all owned housing properties.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boston Housing Authority: Major metropolitan PHA administering Section 8 vouchers and public housing units across Boston. Shares HAUC's core mission and HUD oversight model but operates with substantially greater scale, mixed-finance developments, and urban-specific challenges.
• Chicago Housing Authority: Large urban PHA administering federal housing assistance across Chicago. Functions as a scaled-up version of HAUC's role but with a much larger owned portfolio, more complex mixed-finance developments, and urban-specific program emphases.
• Denver Housing Authority: Large metropolitan PHA administering federal housing programs with a broader urban footprint. Overlaps with HAUC on core Section 8 and public housing functions but operates at significantly greater scale and complexity in a major urban market.
• San Diego Housing Commission: Public agency administering federal Section 8 and local affordable housing programs in San Diego. Comparable mission and HUD funding structure to HAUC, with a larger owned and voucher portfolio serving a different regional housing market.
• Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA): Large city-level PHA administering Section 8, public housing, and multifamily programs in Los Angeles. Operates a substantially larger portfolio than HAUC with more extensive special programs, but shares the same HUD-mandated regulatory framework and core resident services.

Direct peers

• Salt Lake City Housing Authority: Another Utah public housing authority administering Section 8 vouchers and operating affordable housing inventory. Directly comparable in regulatory structure (HUD-funded PHA), programs, and resident demographics, though serving Salt Lake City rather than Utah County.
• Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake: County-level PHA administering Section 8 HCV and public housing across Salt Lake County, Utah. Direct peer with identical mandate, HUD funding model, and program mix to HAUC, operating in the same state with overlapping labor and real-estate markets.
• Davis County Housing Authority: Neighboring Utah county PHA providing Section 8 vouchers and affordable housing programs. Comparable in mandate, scale, and operational model to HAUC, serving an adjacent suburban county within the same Wasatch Front region.

Others

• Utah Housing Corporation: State housing finance agency that provides affordable mortgage financing and LIHTC allocation across Utah. Listed as a HAUC strategic partner; not a direct competitor but a complementary state-level entity operating in the same affordable housing ecosystem.
• Habitat for Humanity of Utah County: Non-profit affordable homeownership organization explicitly partnered with HAUC for Loan To Own pathways. Adjacent player in the Utah County affordable housing ecosystem rather than a direct PHA competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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