Housing Authority Of Jackson County

What Housing Authority Of Jackson County does

The Housing Authority of Jackson County (HAJC) is an independent public housing authority established in 1969 by the Jackson County Commissioners and headquartered at 2251 Table Rock Road, Medford, Oregon. It is not part of county or federal government and operates exclusively within Jackson County (Rogue Valley / Southern Oregon). HAJC administers federal housing assistance programs on behalf of HUD, including Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), Project-Based Vouchers, HUD-VASH for homeless veterans, Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) vouchers, and Public Housing. It owns and operates 1,686 affordable rental homes and administers nearly 2,500 vouchers, serving more than 4,000 Jackson County households.

The agency's product set is centered on subsidized housing delivery rather than technology. Core programs include the Housing Choice Voucher Program, Family Self-Sufficiency (case management with escrow-savings incentives), the Homeownership Voucher Program (mortgage assistance for elderly/disabled voucher holders), an in-house Real Estate Development function for property acquisition and construction, and Resident Services covering education, credit, job training, and youth programming. The technology surface is minimal: a PHA-Web online applicant portal for pre-applications and status checks, a public website (hajc.net), and an Instagram channel (@hajc_fss) for FSS outreach. Pricing and tenant contribution (~30% of monthly income toward rent) are set by HUD, with no application fee; payment standards and income limits are updated annually.

HAJC is funded primarily through HUD housing assistance payments and public housing operating/capital funds, supplemented by VA support for VASH, USDA Rural Development for homeownership direct loans, and state grants from Oregon Housing and Community Services (including a Wildfire Damage Housing Relief Account). Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct-to-resident through the Medford headquarters and a network of case coordinators and partner organizations (ACCESS, Rogue Community College, Southern Oregon University, Rogue Retreat, DevNW, WorkSource Rogue Valley, United Way, Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, Vincent de Paul). Leadership comprises Executive Director Jason Elzy and a board chaired by Lori Magel, with five additional commissioners. The operating model is administrative and service-delivery in nature, not commercial.

Name

Housing Authority Of Jackson County

Legal name

Housing Authority of Jackson County

Website

https://hajc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Housing Authority of Jackson County is an independent public housing authority that owns 1,686 affordable rental homes and administers nearly 2,500 Housing Choice Vouchers, serving over 4,000 very-low-income families, elderly, disabled, and veteran households in Jackson County, Oregon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Rental and Leasing Services (532), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Medford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Housing Assistance: HAJC administers federal housing programs including Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), Project Based Vouchers, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), and Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) vouchers. Funding comes from HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development).
2. Affordable Housing Operations: HAJC owns and operates 1,686 quality affordable homes throughout the Rogue Valley. Revenue comes from rental income from public housing units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Housing Authority of Jackson County (HAJC) is an independent public housing authority that administers federal affordable housing programs on behalf of HUD and develops, owns, and operates affordable rental housing. Its core services include the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and its variants (Project-Based, NED, HUD-VASH), a Family Self-Sufficiency program offering case management and escrow savings, a Homeownership Voucher program for elderly and disabled participants, in-house real estate development, and resident supportive services.

Product overview

The Housing Authority of Jackson County operates as a unified affordable housing platform offering multiple interconnected programs. The core offerings include the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, which provides rental assistance vouchers, supplemented by specialized variants (Project Based Vouchers, NED Vouchers, and HUD-VASH for veterans). The Family Self-Sufficiency Program delivers case management and financial incentives to help participants achieve independence. The Homeownership Voucher Program extends assistance to eligible participants seeking to purchase homes. Supporting these programs are Real Estate Development (property acquisition and development) and Resident Services (educational and support programs). The organization serves as the largest developer, owner, and operator of affordable rental housing in Southern Oregon.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program Federal rental assistance program providing vouchers to very low-income families to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Participants pay approximately 30% of their monthly income toward rent.
• Project Based Voucher Project-based voucher program where assistance is tied to specific units located in affordable housing developments throughout Jackson County, with participants paying approximately 30% of income toward rent.
• NED Vouchers (Non-Elderly Disabled) Special purpose vouchers serving non-elderly (under age 62) disabled individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or living in institutional settings.
• HUD-VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) Program pairing HUD-funded vouchers with VA-funded services such as health care, counseling, and case management for eligible homeless and vulnerable U.S. veterans.
• Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program Voluntary program providing Housing Choice Voucher participants with personalized supportive services and goal-setting tools to achieve self-sufficiency, including case management, resource referral, and financial incentives like escrow savings accounts.
• Homeownership Voucher Program Voluntary program enabling eligible FSS participants, elderly, and disabled voucher holders to receive assistance with monthly mortgage payments to purchase a home, requiring completion of housing counseling and financial education.
• Real Estate Development Real estate development activities focused on property acquisition and development to build and sustain stable homes and neighborhoods throughout the Rogue Valley.
• Resident Services Services offering residents opportunities, training, programs, and scholarships in education, credit and finances, homeownership, job training, youth programs, and quality of life improvements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ households served with housing stability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACCESScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACCESS provides food, utility assistance, rent assistance, and security deposit support for HAJC residents in need.
• Rogue Community College (RCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing degree programs and vocational training for FSS participants. FSS participant Kelly received associate degree in Human Services from RCC and transferred to SOU.
• Southern Oregon University (SOU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFSS participant Kelly transferred from RCC to SOU and received her bachelor's degree in Social Science.
• Maslow ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner that helped Kelly access housing assistance through Access when her rental assistance ran out.
• Rogue RetreatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing provider and referral partner for HAJC. FSS participant Crystal was referred by case managers at Rogue Retreat. Participant Tiffany also moved into Rogue Retreat with support from HAJC.
• DevNW (Oregon IDA Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Oregon IDA (Individual Development Account) program - savings matched 5-1 for an asset purchase with one-on-one coaching. FSS participants Kelly and Tiffany used Oregon IDA to save for assets.
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides 75% discounted rate for childcare and recreation for FSS participants.
• WorkSource Rogue ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides NO COST On the Job Training, Internship Program, and Apprenticeship Program for HAJC residents.
• Community Lending WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided secured loan to FSS participant Carrie to help boost credit score after bankruptcy.
• ACCESS Housing Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides required housing counseling for the Homeownership Voucher program in collaboration with HAJC.
• United WayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Education, Health, Financial Stability & Transportation Assistance in Jackson County.
• Vincent de PaulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Food, Utility, Medical & Rent Assistance for HAJC residents.
• Boys & Girls ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides NO COST After School Program for HAJC residents with scholarships available through Sandra Padilla.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH): National trade association representing rural housing authorities and developers of affordable rental housing. Adjacent — not a direct competitor — but provides industry context for HAJC's rural/Southern Oregon footprint.
• Rogue Valley Council of Governments (RVCOG): Regional planning and program coordination body for the Rogue Valley (Jackson and Josephine counties). Adjacent local-government peer that overlaps with HAJC on regional housing planning and HUD-funded program coordination.

Direct peers

• Home Forward: Public housing authority serving Multnomah County (Portland), Oregon. Directly comparable as an Oregon PHA administering Section 8 vouchers, public housing units, and resident services programs.
• Tacoma Housing Authority: Washington-state PHA administering Section 8 vouchers, public housing, and self-sufficiency/employment programs. Comparable mid-size PHA model with wraparound resident services similar to HAJC's FSS program.
• King County Housing Authority: Pacific Northwest public housing authority operating thousands of units and a Housing Choice Voucher program. Comparable scale, program mix (HCV, FSS, project-based), and tenant-supportive services structure.
• Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA): Mid-size municipal housing authority administering HCV, public housing, FSS, and homeownership programs. Comparable in scale (~1,800 units, ~4,000 households served) and program structure to HAJC.
• Jacksonville Housing Authority: Florida-based public housing authority administering HCV and public housing with self-sufficiency and resident services programs. Comparable as a multi-program PHA serving a similarly sized household base.
• Housing Authority of the City of Fort Worth: Regional PHA administering Section 8, public housing, FSS, and homeownership assistance. Comparable mission, customer base, and federal funding model.
• Seattle Housing Authority: Major Pacific Northwest PHA operating thousands of public housing and voucher-assisted units, with mixed-finance development and resident services. Comparable in program breadth and federal funding reliance.

Broad incumbents

• Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS): State-level housing finance agency that administers federal block grants, LIHTC, and the Wildfire Damage Housing Relief Account partnered with HAJC. Comparable as a larger, statewide public-sector housing administrator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hajc_fss
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/housing-authority-of-jackson-county

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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