Lighthouse Works

The Orlando Housing Authority (OHA) is an independent public corporation established in 1938, primarily funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Mayor of Orlando, OHA operates as a Move To Work (MTW) agency since 2011, focusing on providing affordable housing solutions for low-income individuals, families, and the elderly. OHA's mission encompasses the administration of various housing programs, including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and the HUD-VASH Program for veterans. Additionally, the organization is committed to promoting social and economic enrichment for residents through various programs and opportunities while ensuring equal access for persons with disabilities. Generated from the website

Homes in Partnership, Inc ( HIP ) established in 1975 is a community-based non-profit 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organization, and a certified Community Housing Department Organization ( CHDO ) rural housing provider. HIP provides low-income families with equal opportunity access to quality built, energy efficient, affordable housing, and seeks to improve the economic conditions in the communities it serves. The Corporation purchases land, develops it, brings together qualified families who wish to build their homes by participating in a self-help housing program. During the past 27 years, HIP has built over 3, 600 single-family houses, for very low and low-income families residing in undeserved rural areas of Central Florida. HIP has a wealth of experience and success in constructing new, quality, single-family affordable houses on time and within budget, meanwhile stimulating economic development in these communities.