Gastonia Housing Authority (inc)

What Gastonia Housing Authority (inc) does

Gastonia Housing Authority (GHA) is a federally-designated Public Housing Authority organized under North Carolina law to administer HUD housing assistance programs in Gaston County. GHA operates two core programs: the Public Housing Program, which provides traditional affordable units managed directly by the authority, and the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), which subsidizes private-market rentals for very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled. The authority also operates four Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) communities—Cameron Courts, Weldon Heights, Mountain View, and Linwood Terrace—offering renovated units with modern, energy-efficient appliances and utilities included.

GHA's core technology stack is minimal: no proprietary systems are identified in source data. Operations are supported by an automated telephone system for waiting-list status inquiries, a basic website (ghanc.org) with downloadable PDF applications, and integration with NCHousingSearch.com for housing search. Application intake is conducted via in-person dropbox, email ([email protected], [email protected]), and mail (PO Box 2398, Gastonia, NC 28053). The office at 340 W Long Avenue is currently not open to the public, and GHA offices are closed on Fridays.

GHA's revenue model is entirely dependent on federal HUD appropriations, with no commercial revenue streams. Participants pay approximately 30% of adjusted gross income toward rent, with the balance subsidized via Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) to landlords. Section 8 payment standards are set at 95% of Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs). GHA serves very low and extremely low income households (at or below 50% and 30% AMI respectively), with preference prioritization for Gaston County residents, elderly applicants (62+), and disabled individuals. The authority employs 11-50 staff and submits annual agency plans to HUD for regulatory approval.

Name

Gastonia Housing Authority (inc)

Legal name

Gastonia Housing Authority

Website

https://ghanc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gastonia Housing Authority is a federally-designated Public Housing Authority administering HUD-funded Public Housing and Section 8 voucher programs for very low and extremely low income households in Gaston County, North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Assistance

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Administration of Housing Programs (92511), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

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), State & Local Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) (FSALAKAA)

Keywords

• Public housing assistance
• Housing choice vouchers
• Section 8 rental assistance
• Affordable housing programs
• Rental assistance demonstration

Headquarters

HQ city

Gastonia

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. HUD Federal Housing Assistance Funding: GHA receives federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs. Revenue is government-allocated subsidy used to provide housing assistance payments to landlords on behalf of eligible families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gastonia Housing Authority (GHA) administers federally-funded HUD housing assistance programs for very low and extremely low income households throughout Gaston County, North Carolina. The authority operates two core programs: the Public Housing Program, providing affordable rental units at properties including Cameron Courts, Weldon Heights, Mountain View, and Linwood Terrace, and the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, which issues rental vouchers enabling eligible families to obtain housing in the private market. GHA also converted properties under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program to offer renovated apartments with modern, energy-efficient amenities.

Product overview

Gastonia Housing Authority (GHA) operates as a traditional public housing authority administering two core HUD programs: the Public Housing Program providing affordable housing units, and the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) enabling very low-income families to find private market housing. GHA has also converted properties to the RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration) program at multiple communities including Cameron Courts, Weldon Heights, Mountain View, and Linwood Terrace, offering renovated units with modern amenities. The organization provides supporting services including an automated waiting list system, housing application processing, and a landlord resource center with forms, inspections, and briefing sessions. GHA operates exclusively within Gaston County, North Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Housing Choice Voucher Program: HUD's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
• RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration)

Products and services

• Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) HUD's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market within Gaston County. Vouchers are issued to eligible applicants who then locate housing with participating private landlords.
• Public Housing Program Traditional public housing units providing affordable housing assistance for very low and extremely low income families throughout Gaston County, managed directly by the housing authority.
• RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration) Program Newly renovated apartment communities under the Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Cameron Courts, Weldon Heights, Mountain View, and Linwood Terrace, offering spacious units with modern, energy-efficient appliances and all utilities included.
• Automated Waiting List System Interactive automated phone system allowing housing assistance applicants to check their position on the Public Housing and Section 8 waiting lists by calling a dedicated number.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthersHUD is the primary federal funding and regulatory partner for GHA. HUD provides federal housing assistance funding and sets program requirements for public housing and Section 8 operations. GHA submits annual agency plans to HUD for approval.
• City of GastoniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner providing housing resources and information. The City provides the 'Where Are You Sleeping Tonight' brochure with comprehensive guide to housing and related services in Gaston County.
• Gaston CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner providing housing resources and referrals. GHA provides services throughout Gaston County.
• Charlotte Housing AuthorityminorOthersSurrounding public housing authority that may assist with housing needs. Located at 1301 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203. Phone: 704-336-5221.
• Lincolnton Housing AuthorityminorOthersSurrounding public housing authority for Lincoln County referrals. PO Box 753, Lincolnton, NC 28093. Phone: 704-735-2221.
• City of Shelby, Department of HousingminorOthersSurrounding housing authority for Cleveland County referrals. PO Box 1192, Shelby, NC 28151-1192. Phone: 704-484-6830.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Greensboro Housing Authority: NC PHA operating public housing and Section 8 voucher programs. Comparable in regulatory framework and tenant base to GHA.
• Raleigh Housing Authority: Mid-sized NC PHA operating public housing, Section 8, and RAD-converted properties. Larger than GHA but operates the same HUD program portfolio in a comparable NC jurisdiction.
• Charlotte Housing Authority: The largest PHA in North Carolina, also administering Section 8 HCV and public housing under HUD regulations. Closest functional peer to GHA, just across the county border, and an active referral partner.
• Asheville Housing Authority: Western NC PHA administering HUD-funded public housing and HCV programs. Comparable operating model and federal funding dependency to GHA.
• Lincolnton Housing Authority: Small PHA serving Lincoln County, NC with the same HUD-mandated program structure (Public Housing + HCV). A direct comparable in scale, mission, and operating model.
• Fort Mill Housing Authority: Small PHA serving Fort Mill, SC in the Charlotte metro, administering Section 8 and public housing under HUD regulations. Comparable in scale and program mix to GHA.
• Durham Housing Authority: North Carolina PHA administering HUD public housing and HCV programs, including RAD-converted communities. Comparable mission and operating model to GHA.
• City of Shelby Department of Housing: Cleveland County, NC PHA serving the same low-income population with HUD-funded programs. Directly comparable in scope and a documented GHA referral partner.

Others

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Federal funder and regulator for all PHA programs including Section 8 and Public Housing. Not a competitor but the primary ecosystem partner whose appropriations and policy direction set the operating environment for GHA.

Broad incumbents

• INLIVIAN: Large regional housing authority serving the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area with a much broader portfolio of affordable housing programs, mixed-finance developments, and resident services. Broader scope than GHA but operates the same federal program types at scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gastonia-housing-authority

Compliance1 record

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