terre haute housing authority

What terre haute housing authority does

The Housing Authority of the City of Terre Haute (THHA) is a municipal public housing agency established on April 28, 1960 under Section 36-7-18-4 of the Indiana Code to administer federal housing assistance programs in Terre Haute, Indiana. THHA delivers two core programs: (1) Public Housing, comprising approximately 1,086 directly owned and operated units across ten communities in Vigo County including Dreiser Square (256 units, elderly/disabled), Garfield Towers (152 units, elderly/disabled), Margaret Avenue (144 family units), Warren Village (111 units, elderly/disabled), Lockport Road (93 family units), Garfield Gardens (60 units), Scattered Sites (165 units), McMillan/Morton Lewis combined (50 units), THHADC tax-credit units (117), and LIHDC standalone houses (38); and (2) the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, administering nearly 1,000 vouchers that subsidize private-market rentals in Vigo County. The agency is governed by a seven-member board of commissioners appointed by the mayor and operates two affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofit development entities (THHADC, established 1979; LIHDC, established 2009).

THHA's revenue mechanics are anchored in three streams: HUD federal funding (operating subsidies and Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments), tenant rent payments calculated as the highest of 30% of monthly adjusted income, 10% of monthly income, welfare rent, or a $50 minimum, and ancillary payments processed through partner channels. Technology infrastructure is modest and operational rather than innovative: the HMS PAL landlord portal provides payment history and direct-deposit notifications (deposits on the 5th working day each month), the Rentpayment third-party portal handles electronic card and ACH rent payments (mandatory since June 1, 2023), First Financial Bank accepts in-person payments, and an opt-in SMS service handles appointment reminders. Section 8 payment standards range from $622 (0 BR) to $1,559 (5 BR) based on bedroom size and utility allowances.

The customer base consists of very low-income families (annual income below 50% of local median), elderly persons (62+), and persons with disabilities. Tenant support is delivered through the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) five-year program offering escrow savings accounts tied to earned income increases, GED classes, financial management training, job readiness, mentoring, homebuyer workshops, and HIV care coordination. Applications are managed through a waiting list system with intake appointments and background checks; the HCV waiting list closed on March 28, 2025, reflecting demand that exceeds funded capacity.

Name

terre haute housing authority

Legal name

The Housing Authority of the City of Terre Haute

Website

https://terrehautehousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Terre Haute Housing Authority is a municipal public housing agency administering approximately 1,086 public housing units and nearly 1,000 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for very low-income families, elderly persons, and disabled individuals in Vigo County, Indiana, funded primarily by HUD.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIANAA

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

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

SECONDARYBPAJAFAD

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8)

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Property Management

SECONDARYHLADAAAB

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Independent Living Communities

Keywords

• Public housing services
• Section 8 vouchers
• Affordable housing assistance
• Rental subsidy programs
• Low income housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Terre Haute

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. HUD Federal Funding: Primary funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to operate public housing programs and administer housing assistance payments.
2. Tenant Rent Payments: Residents pay rent based on a sliding scale formula (Total Tenant Payment) determined by their adjusted gross income, typically 30% of monthly adjusted income.
3. Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments (HAP): THHA receives HUD funds to pay landlords the difference between tenant contribution (30-40% of income) and the approved rent for the unit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Terre Haute Housing Authority (THHA) is a municipal Public Housing Agency that administers HUD-funded public housing programs and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for low and moderate-income families in Vigo County, Indiana. The Authority owns and operates approximately 1,086 affordable rental units across multiple residential communities and administers nearly 1,000 Housing Choice Vouchers that subsidize private-market rentals. It also delivers resident self-sufficiency programs, maintenance services, and supportive services such as the Family Self-Sufficiency escrow program.

Product overview

The Terre Haute Housing Authority (THHA) operates a comprehensive housing portfolio comprising Public Housing (owned/operated residential units across multiple communities) and the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (rental assistance for private-market housing). The portfolio includes 868 public housing units and 916 Section 8 vouchers across diverse property types: elderly/disabled designated communities (Dreiser Square with 256 units, Garfield Towers with 152 units, Warren Village with 111 units, Garfield Gardens with 60 units) and family housing (Margaret Avenue with 144 units, Lockport Road with 93 units, McMillan/Morton Lewis combined with 50 units, Scattered Sites with 165 units, THHADC with 117 units, LIHDC houses with 38 units). THHA also provides Resident & Community Services including the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) five-year program, maintenance services, and optional SMS text messaging for communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Housing Program
• Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program / Section 8 Rent assistance program enabling low-income families to rent from private landlords. THHA pays the difference between the family's portion (30-40% of adjusted gross income) and the market rent directly to landlords. Currently administering over 900 vouchers.
• Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program
• Resident & Community Services
• Maintenance Services
• SMS/Text Messaging Notification Service
• Public Housing Communities Portfolio
• Electronic Rent Payment Processing (Rentpayment Portal)

Quantifiable outcome

• FSS program participants can build escrow savings accounts as their earned income increases over the 5-year program

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rentpayment (portal.rentpayment.com)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2023Third-party payment processor for card and electronic check rent payments. Starting June 1, 2023, all electronic payments must be made through the Rentpayment portal. Contact: Jessica Baasch at 812-233-3142 for account setup assistance.
• Low Income Housing Development Corporation of Terre Haute (LIHDC)coreOthers · 8 September 2009501 C 3 nonprofit corporation established to develop, finance, construct, and/or operate affordable housing facilities. Manages Garfield Gardens, Deming Center, and LIHDC seven houses. Mission is to provide affordable residential dwelling accommodations for elderly or handicapped families and persons of low income.
• Terre Haute Housing Authority Development Corporation (THHADC)coreOthers · 6 June 1979501 C 3 nonprofit corporation created by THHA to provide dwellings for elderly or handicapped families and persons of low income. Operates THHADC Tax Credit properties with 117 family units.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthersHUD is the federal regulatory body that administers aid to THHA. HUD sets income limits, payment standards, housing quality standards, and provides funding for public housing operations and Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments. THHA operates housing programs administered by HUD under the United States Housing Act of 1937.
• HMS PAL SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationHMS PAL is the landlord payment tracking system used by THHA. Landlords register on the HMS PAL website to check payment history, print payment statements, and receive email notifications. Payments are deposited on the 5th working day each month.
• First Financial BankminorOthersAccepted location for in-person rent payments. THHA accepts rent payments at First Financial Bank locations in addition to online payment options.
• Booker T. Washington CenterminorOthersHIV Care Coordination services provided Mondays 1-4pm at the Booker T. Washington Center, 1101 S. 13th St., Terre Haute, IN.
• Positive Link-IU Health Bloomington (Region 8)minorOthersCare coordination services for HIV patients, formerly directed by Housing Authority of Terre Haute. Care Coordinator: Stephen Johnson at 812-353-3229.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indianapolis Housing Agency: Public Housing Agency administering public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers in Indianapolis/Marion County, Indiana. Most direct in-state peer — same statutory framework under Indiana Code, same HUD funding model, and overlapping elderly/disabled and family housing service offerings.
• Fort Wayne Housing Authority: Indiana PHA administering public housing units and Section 8 vouchers in Fort Wayne. Comparable mid-size Indiana housing authority operating the same dual public housing + HCV program model under HUD oversight.
• Evansville Housing Authority: Indiana PHA administering public housing and HCV programs in Evansville, Indiana. Direct in-state peer running the same federal HUD-funded housing programs on a comparable mid-market scale.
• Gary Housing Authority: Indiana PHA administering public housing units and the Housing Choice Voucher program in Gary, Indiana. Direct in-state peer operating under the same Indiana Code framework and HUD funding streams.
• Muncie Housing Authority: Indiana PHA serving Muncie/Delaware County. Smaller Indiana PHA peer running public housing and Section 8 programs under the same statutory and federal funding structure as THHA.

Regional players

• Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority: Regional PHA administering public housing and Section 8 vouchers across Hamilton County, Ohio. Comparable mid-size Midwest housing authority operating both directly-owned units and the HCV program in a similar economic geography.
• Louisville Metro Housing Authority: PHA administering federal public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs across Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky. Comparable regional peer running a mixed public-housing and HCV portfolio funded by HUD.

Broad incumbents

• Chicago Housing Authority: Large urban PHA administering tens of thousands of public housing units and vouchers in Chicago. A much larger incumbent operating the same HUD-funded public housing and HCV model, providing a broader-scale benchmark for portfolio strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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