Broward County Housing Authority (BCHA) was first among a growing number of Public Housing Authorities to face an escalating challenge of providing a desirous living environment and upgrading properties to contemporary standards. To meet those challenges, in 2002 the Broward County Housing Authority initiated an Affordable Housing and Development Plan. The Authority set specific goals to expand the local affordable housing stock, explore new means to address Broward’s affordable housing deficit, and create new long term revenue streams.
BCHA skillfully assembled a team of professional consultants with national expertise to evaluate and advance this ambitious affordable housing plan. Utilizing both non-profit and for profit entities the Authority was able to bring previously under utilized value added resources to private developers. This resulted in the strengthening of existing programs, making the BCHA brand synonymous with superior lifestyles, great neighborhoods and exceptional value for County residents of modest financial means.
The completion of nearly 500 new affordable housing units since 2002 allowed BCHA and its partners to lay claim to a reputation as a leader in affordable housing production in Broward County.